Netball: Men's team selected for England competition

Eleven strong squad heading to Loughborough 

An Island men's team has been selected to take part in the 2026 England Men’s & Mixed Netball Association Nationals event this weekend. 

Simcocks Netball Club will be taking 11 players to compete in Loughborough from the 28-30 August.

The squad will be co-captained by Stephen Mulhern and Michael Pardoe, with coaches Fiona Kemp and Rhian Evans. 

On the competition Fiona said: “Men’s netball is growing across the UK and further afield, and it is wonderful that local players have this opportunity to compete and develop their skills." 

Meanwhile, Rhian added: “The focus and intensity the squad has shown in training is a real credit to them; we can’t wait to see them play.”

The EMMNA was founded in 2019.

It is described as 'a pioneering organisation with a mission to develop, grow, and promote netball for all and as such are the recognised body for men's and mixed netball in England.'