2025 Netball Nations Cup
{{Short description|International netball tournament}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2025}}
{{Infobox international netball competition
| title = Netball Nations Cup
| year = 2025
| image =
| image_size =
| dates = 1–9 February 2025
| host_country = England
| city = Nottingham
London
| venues = Motorpoint Arena
Copper Box Arena
| TV = Sky Sports Mix/Sky Sports YouTube (UK/Ireland)
SuperSport (South Africa)
NetballPass
| winners = England
| second = South Africa
| third = Uganda
| count = 1
| matches = 8
| num_teams = 4
| scoring_leader =
| prev_season = 2024
| next_season =
}}
The 2025 Vitality Netball Nations Cup was an international netball series hosted and organised by England Netball in February 2025. It featured England, South Africa, Malawi and Uganda. The series was played over two successive weekends. The first weekend was played at Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena, and the second weekend was played at London's Copper Box Arena.{{Cite web|url=https://www.englandnetball.co.uk/england-squad-announced-for-vitality-netball-nations-cup-and-england-a-fixtures/|title=England squad announced for Vitality Netball Nations Cup and England A fixtures|publisher=www.englandnetball.co.uk|date=11 December 2024|access-date=18 February 2025}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.englandnetball.co.uk/where-to-watch-the-vitality-netball-nations-cup/|title=Where to watch the Vitality Netball Nations Cup|publisher=www.englandnetball.co.uk|date=27 January 2025|access-date=18 February 2025}}{{cite web|url=https://netballscoop.com/2025-netball-nations-cup/|title=2025 Netball Nations Cup|publisher=netballscoop.com|archive-url=|archive-date=|date=30 January 2025|access-date=18 February 2025}} With a team coached by Jess Thirlby and captained by Fran Williams, England won the series after defeating South Africa 61–55 in the final. It proved sixth time lucky for England. Since the Nations Cup/Quad Series was established in 2012, England had finished as runners up five times.{{Cite web|url=https://www.englandnetball.co.uk/report/final-2/|title=England win Vitality Netball Nations Cup for the first time after defeating South Africa 61-55 in the final|publisher=www.englandnetball.co.uk|date=9 February 2025|access-date=18 February 2025}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/netball/news/12415/13306166/netball-nations-cup-2025-england-claim-first-tournament-triumph-after-final-win-over-south-africa|title=Netball Nations Cup 2025: England claim first tournament triumph after final win over South Africa|publisher=www.skysports.com|date=9 February 2025|access-date=18 February 2025}}{{Cite web|url=https://netball-sa.org.za/spar-proteas-brave-battle-falls-short-against-england-in-nations-cup-final/|title=SPAR Proteas' Brave Battle Falls Short Against England in Nations Cup Final|publisher=netball-sa.org.za|date=9 February 2025|access-date=18 February 2025}} Uganda finished third after defeating Malawi 50–45 in a play-off.{{Cite web|url=https://kawowo.com/2025/02/09/uganda-she-cranes-outsmarts-malawi-to-settle-with-bronze-at-2025-vitality-netball-series/|title=Uganda She Cranes outsmarts Malawi to settle with bronze at 2025 Vitality Netball Series|publisher=kawowo.com|date=9 February 2025|access-date=20 February 2025}} The series was broadcast live on Sky Sports Mix and Sky Sports YouTube in the United Kingdom and Ireland, on SuperSport in South Africa and on NetballPass worldwide.{{Cite web|url=https://netball-sa.org.za/spar-proteas-shine-in-opening-match-of-2025-vitality-netball-nations-cup/|title=SPAR Proteas Shine In Opening Match Of 2025 Vitality Netball Nations Cup|publisher=netball-sa.org.za|date=1 February 2025|access-date=18 February 2025}}{{Cite web|url=https://gsport.co.za/south-africa-outpace-uganda-in-opening-2025-vitality-netball-nations-cup-tie/|title=South Africa Outpace Uganda in Opening 2025 Vitality Netball Nations Cup Tie|publisher=gsport.co.za|date=2 February 2025|access-date=18 February 2025}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/netball/news/30964/13256583/vitality-netball-nations-cup-2025-fixtures-revealed-as-england-hunt-further-success-in-international-window|title=Vitality Netball Nations Cup 2025: Free live stream of England vs Uganda and Malawi vs South Africa on Saturday|publisher=www.skysports.com|date=9 February 2025|access-date=19 February 2025}}
Squads
Debuts and milestones
- On 1 February 2025, umpire Gary Burgess officiated his 150th international match when he took charge of the Round 1 match game between South Africa and Uganda.{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/OfficiatingEN/posts/-150-international-appearances-the-one-and-only-gary-burgess-reached-a-milestone/1024769253011470/|title=England Netball Officiating's Post – 150 International Appearances!|publisher=www.facebook.com|date=1 February 2025|access-date=20 February 2025}}
- On 1 February 2025, Syntiche Kabuya made her senior debut for South Africa against Uganda.
- On 1 February 2025, England's Paige Reed opened the scoring and was named Player of the Match as she made her senior international debut against Malawi.{{Cite web|url=https://www.englandnetball.co.uk/report/vitality-roses-vs-malawi-2/|title=Vitality Roses defeat Malawi 62-36 in opening game of the Vitality Netball Nations Cup|publisher=www.englandnetball.co.uk|date=1 February 2025|access-date=18 February 2025}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/netball/articles/c5y730n38d8o|title=Reed stars on debut as England beat Malawi|publisher=www.bbc.co.uk|date=1 February 2025|access-date=20 February 2025}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/netball/news/12415/13301239/vitality-netball-nations-cup-2025-england-beat-malawi-62-36-in-their-opener|title=Vitality Netball Nations Cup 2025: England beat Malawi 62-36 in their opener|publisher=www.skysports.com|date=2 February 2025|access-date=20 February 2025}}
Match officials
;Umpires
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! Umpire ! Association | |
| Tamara Buriani-Gennai | Australia |
| Gary Burgess | England |
| Tracy-Ann Griffiths | Jamaica |
| Alison Harrison | Wales |
| Anso Kemp | South Africa |
| Ken Matekingi | New Zealand |
;Umpire Appointments Panel
| class="wikitable collapsible"
! Umpire ! Association | |
| Heather Gleadall | England |
| Jakie Mizon | England |
| Marielouw Van der Merwe | South Africa |
{{small|Sources:{{cite web|url=https://netball.sport/world-netball-announce-officials-for-vitality-netball-nations-cup/|title=World Netball Announce Officials for Vitality Netball Nations Cup|publisher=World Netball|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250114153903/https://netball.sport/world-netball-announce-officials-for-vitality-netball-nations-cup/|archive-date=14 January 2025|date=1 January 2025|access-date=18 February 2025}}}}
Round robin stage
=Round 1=
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| date = 1 February 2025
| time = 15:00
| stats =
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| team1 = {{nb|South Africa}}
| score = 75–40
| team2 = {{nb|Uganda}}
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|venue = Motorpoint Arena
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| date = 1 February 2025
| time = 17:00
| stats =
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| team1 = {{nb|England}}
| score = 62–36
| team2 = {{nb|Malawi}}
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| venue = Motorpoint Arena
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=Round 2=
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| date = 2 February 2025
| time = 14:00
| stats =
| report =
| team1 = {{nb|Malawi}}
| score = 59–45
| team2 = {{nb|Uganda}}
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|venue = Motorpoint Arena
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| date = 2 February 2025
| time = 16:00
| stats =
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| team1 = {{nb|England}}
| score = 59–61
| team2 = {{nb|South Africa}}
| goals1 =
| goals2 =
| venue = Motorpoint Arena
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{{small|Sources:{{Cite web|url=https://www.englandnetball.co.uk/report/vitality-roses-v-south-africa-6/|title=South Africa clinch 59-61 victory against the Vitality Roses on second day of Vitality Netball Nations Cup|publisher=www.englandnetball.co.uk|date=2 February 2025|access-date=18 February 2025}}{{Cite web|url=https://netball-sa.org.za/spar-proteas-upset-hosts-england-at-the-netball-nations-cup/|title=SPAR Proteas Upset Hosts England at the Netball Nations Cup|publisher=netball-sa.org.za|date=2 February 2025|access-date=18 February 2025}}{{Cite web|url=https://gsport.co.za/south-africa-upset-england-in-vitality-netball-nations-cup-thriller/|title=South Africa Upset England in Vitality Netball Nations Cup Thriller|publisher=gsport.co.za|date=3 February 2025|access-date=18 February 2025}}}}
=Round 3=
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| date = 8 February 2025
| time = 15:00
| stats =
| report =
| team1 = {{nb|South Africa}}
| score = 58–55
| team2 = {{nb|Malawi}}
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|venue = Copper Box Arena
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| date = 8 February 2025
| time = 17:00
| stats =
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| team1 = {{nb|England}}
| score = 59–48
| team2 = {{nb|Uganda}}
| goals1 =
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| venue = Copper Box Arena
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{{small|Sources:{{Cite web|url=https://www.englandnetball.co.uk/report/vitality-roses-v-uganda-2/|title=Vitality Roses earn their spot in the Vitality Netball Nations Cup final with 59-48 win over Uganda|publisher=www.englandnetball.co.uk|date=8 February 2025|access-date=18 February 2025}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/netball/news/12415/13305487/netball-nations-cup-2025-england-fight-past-uganda-to-reach-final-against-south-africa-in-london|title=Netball Nations Cup 2025: England fight past Uganda to reach final against South Africa in London|publisher=www.skysports.com|date=8 February 2025|access-date=20 February 2025}}}}
=Final table=
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| width="25" | {{Abbr|Pos|Position}}
! width="200"| {{Abbr|Team|Team}} ! width="25" | {{Abbr|P|Games played}} ! width="25" | {{Abbr|W|Wins}} ! width="25" | {{Abbr|L|Losses}} ! width="25" | {{Abbr|D|Draws}} ! width="30" | {{Abbr|GF|Goals For (Total goals scored)}} ! width="30" | {{Abbr|GA|Goals Against (Total goals conceded)}} ! width="30" | {{Abbr|GD|Goal Difference (GF−GA)}} ! width="30" | {{Abbr|Pts|Total points}} | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| style="background:#e6efff"
| 1 | style="text-align:left" |{{nb|South Africa}} | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 194 | 154 | +40 | 6 |
| style="background:#e6efff"
| 2 | style="text-align:left" |{{nb|England}} | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 180 | 145 | +35 | 4 |
| style="background:#fff6e6"
| 3 | style="text-align:left" |{{nb|Malawi}} | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 150 | 165| | ||
| 15 | 2 | |||||||
| style="background:#fff6e6"
| 4 | style="text-align:left" |{{nb|Uganda}} | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 133 | 193| | ||
| 60 | 0 |
{{legend2|#e6efff|Qualified for Final|border=1px solid #AAAAAA}}
{{legend2|#fff6e6|Qualified for 3rd/4th place match|border=1px solid #AAAAAA}}
Playoffs
=3rd v 4th Playoff=
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| date = 9 February 2025
| time = 13:30
| stats =
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| team1 = {{nb|Uganda}}
| score = 50–45
| team2 = {{nb|Malawi}}
| goals1 =
| goals2 =
|venue = Copper Box Arena
}}
=Final=
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| date = 9 February 2025
| time = 16:00
| stats =
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| team1 = {{nb|England}}
| score = 61–55
| team2 = {{nb|South Africa}}
| goals1 =
| goals2 =
| venue = Copper Box Arena
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Award winners
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| style="background:white;" | Award
! style="background:white;" | Winner ! style="background:white;" | Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vitality Player of the Series | Olivia Tchine | {{nb|England}} |
Final Placings
References
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{{Netball Quad Series}}
{{International netball in 2025}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Netball Nations Cup}}
Category:International netball competitions hosted by England
Category:2025 in English netball
Category:2025 in South African netball
Category:2025 in Malawian sport
Category:2025 in Ugandan sport
Category:February 2025 sports events in the United Kingdom
Category:2025 in sport in London
Category:Malawi national netball team series
Category:Uganda national netball team series