2025 Celtic Cup
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | Scotland |
| City | Glasgow |
| Venue | Emirates Arena |
| Dates | 26–30 November 2025 |
| Teams | 6 |
| TV partner(s) | BBC iPlayer/BBC Sport NetballPass |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Uganda (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Scotland |
| Third place | Wales |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 15 |
The 2025 Celtic Cup was an international netball series hosted and organised by Netball Scotland in November 2025. It was the second Celtic Cup netball tournament. The hosts, Scotland were joined by Namibia, Northern Ireland, Uganda, Wales and Zimbabwe.[1][2][3] With a team coached by Rashid Mubiru[4] and captained by Mary Cholhok, Uganda won the series after winning all five of their matches. In their final match they defeated Wales 70–48. Uganda's Shadia Nassanga was named Player of the Tournament.[5][6][7][8][9] The series was broadcast live on BBC iPlayer/BBC Sport and on NetballPass worldwide.[3][10][11][12] Winning the tournament and defeating Wales, saw Uganda move up to 6th in the World Netball Rankings, replacing Wales, who dropped to 7th. This effectively made the tournament a qualifier for the 2027 Netball World Cup. Shorty after the tournament, the top six ranked teams, including Uganda were invited to play at the 2027 Netball World Cup.[13][14]
Squads
| Namibia | Northern Ireland[12][15] | Scotland[16][17][18] | Uganda[4] | Wales[19] | Zimbabwe[20] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monique Basson Imbeleni Frans Elisia Hambongo Melitta Hunga Mirjam Johaness Rejoice Kambonge Mendjipe Kaveako Uendjisuvera Kangumine Loide Kanyolo Grace Matyaki Cornelia Mupenda (c) Anna Shipanga |
Lisa Carlin Niamh Cooper Ciara Crosbie Emilia Gordon Frances Keenan Emma Magee Michelle Magee (c) Evelyn McCagherty Maria McCann Georgie McGrath Orla McGeough Ana Mulholland Caroline O'Hanlon (vc) Orlaith Rogers Lauren Walshe |
Emma Barrie Cerys Cairns Iona Christian (cc) Rachel Conway Cerys Finn Lexy Gillies Beth Goodwin Hannah Grant Hannah Leighton Niamh McCall Emily Nicholl (cc) Evie Watts |
Lillian Achola Lilian Ajio Malisera Akello Gloria Ayaa Margaret Baagala Mary Cholhok (c) Faridah Kadondi Christine Nakitto Shaffie Nalwanja Specioza Namukose Fildauce Namulema Racheal Nanyonga (c) Shakirah Nassaka Shadia Nassanga |
Ellie Blackwell Vicky Booth Millie Carter Bethan Dyke (c) Celyn Emanuel Ffion Evans Nansi Kuti Zoe Matthewman Leah Middleton Caris Morgan Ellen Morgan Meg Pilkington Georgia Rowe Poppy Tydeman Phillipa Yarranton |
Sharon Bwanali Claris Kwaramba Anifa Luya Thandekile Mahlangu Nalani Makunde Sharleen Makusha Nikki Mandeya Nicole Muzanenamo Upenyu Myambo Thandazile Ndhlovu Ursula Ndlovu Prudence Sibanda Takadanaishe Zimusi |
| Head Coach: Julene Meyer |
Head Coach: Sheonah Forbes |
Head Coach: Kath Tetley |
Head Coach: Rashid Mubiru |
Head Coach: Emily Handyside |
Head Coach: Ropafadzo Mutsauki |
| Assistant coach: |
Assistant coach: Shaunagh Craig |
Assistant coach: |
Assistant coach: Ruth Meeme |
Assistant coach: |
Assistant coach: Perpetua Siyachitema |
- Notes
- ^1 Racheal Nanyonga was initially named Uganda's captain. However, she was unable to travel with the team because of visa issues. Mary Cholhok replaced her as captain.[8]
Milestones
On 29 November 2025, Caroline O'Hanlon made her 130th senior appearance for Northern Ireland in the match against Scotland.[9]
Match officials
- Umpires
| Umpire | Association |
|---|---|
| Louise Cole | England |
| Natalie Gregan | England |
| Gillian Leslie | Scotland |
| Kate Mann | England |
| Leonard Masao | South Africa |
| Lizzie Saunby | England |
| Louise Travis | England |
| Elizna Van den Berg | South Africa |
- Umpire Appointments Panel
| Umpire | Association |
|---|---|
| Heather Gleadall | England |
| Judith Groves | England |
| Tracy Skipp | England |
Source:[21]
Matches
Round 1
| Wednesday, 26 November 2025 | Uganda | 65–38 | Namibia | ||
| 14:30 GMT | Report |
| Wednesday, 26 November 2025 | Zimbabwe | 57–40 | Northern Ireland | ||
| 17:00 GMT | Sharon Bwanali 29/29 (100%) |
| Wednesday, 26 November 2025 | Scotland | 62–54 | Wales | ||
| 19:30 GMT |
Source:[16]
Round 2
| Thursday, 27 November 2025 | Uganda | 72–46 | Northern Ireland | ||
| 14:30 GMT | Mary Cholhok 45/47 (96%) Shadia Nassanga 24/29 (83%) Specioza Namukose 3/3 (100%) |
Report |
Orlaith Rogers 14/18 (78%) Georgie McGrath 14/15 (93%) Emma Magee 10/10 (100%) Ciara Crosbie 8/9 (89%) |
| Thursday, 27 November 2025 | Scotland | 58–33 | Namibia | ||
| 17:00 GMT | Emma Barrie 24/25 (96%) Cerys Cairns 13/18 (72%) Niamh McCall 12/12 (100%) Bethan Goodwin 9/11 (82%) |
Uendjisuvera Kangumine 25/28 (89%) Elisia Hambongo 6/8 (75%) Miryam Johannes 2/2 (100%) |
| Thursday, 27 November 2025 | Wales | 55–42 | Zimbabwe | ||
| 19:30 GMT | Georgia Rowe 46/47 (98%) Phillipa Yarranton 7/11 (64%) Zoe Matthewman 3/3 (100%) |
Sharon Bwanali 34/36 (94%) Ursula Ndlovu 6/9 (67%) Nicole Muzanenhamo 2/3 (67%) |
Source:[17]
Round 3
| Friday, 28 November 2025 | Zimbabwe | 49–39 | Namibia | ||
| 14:30 GMT | Nalani Mukunde 31/32 (97%) Ursula Ndlovu 12/13 (92%) Sharon Bwanali 4/4 (100%) Thandekile Ndhlovu 2/3 (67%) |
Uendjisuvera Kangumine 27/33 (82%) Elisia Hambongo 9/11 (82%) Rejoice Kambonge 3/3 (100%) |
| Friday, 28 November 2025 | Wales | 70–48 | Northern Ireland | ||
| 17:00 GMT | Georgia Rowe 50/51 (98%) Nansi Kuti 11/13 (85%) Zoe Matthewman 6/7 (86%) Phillipa Yarranton 3/3 (100%) |
Orlaith Rogers 30/34 (88%) Emma Magee 12/16 (75%) Georgie McGrath 4/7 (57%) Ciara Crosbie 2/3 (67%) |
| Friday, 28 November 2025 | Scotland | 51–53 | Uganda | ||
| 19:30 GMT | Niamh McCall 29/34 (85%) Emma Barrie 22/25 (88%) |
Report |
Mary Cholhok 41/47 (87%) Shadia Nassanga 12/12 (100%) |
Source:[18]
Round 4
| Saturday, 29 November 2025 | Wales | 67–39 | Namibia | ||
| 12:30 GMT | Georgia Rowe 44/46 (96%) Zoe Matthewman 19/24 (79%) Nansi Kuti 2/3 (67%) Phillipa Yarranton 2/3 (67%) |
Elisia Hambongo 24/28 (86%) Uendjisuvera Kangumine 12/16 (75%) Loide Kanyolo 3/6 (50%) |
| Saturday, 29 November 2025 | Uganda | 67–54 | Zimbabwe | ||
| 15:00 GMT | Mary Cholhok 41/46 (89%) Shadia Nassanga 25/26 (96%) Specioza Namukose 1/1 (100%) |
Sharon Bwanali 36/38 (95%) Ursula Ndlovu 15/16 (94%) Nicole Muzanenhamo 3/3 (100%) |
| Saturday, 29 November 2025 | Scotland | 60–43 | Northern Ireland | ||
| 17:30 GMT | Cerys Cairns 24/25 (96%) Emma Barrie 24/25 (96%) Bethan Goodwin 10/10 (100%) |
Orlaith Rogers 29/35 (83%) Georgie McGrath 7/9 (78%) Ciara Crosbie 4/5 (80%) Emma Magee 3/4 (75%) |
Source:[22]
Round 5
| Sunday, 30 November 2025 | Namibia | 43–39 | Northern Ireland | ||
| 12:30 GMT | Uendjisuvera Kangumine 33/37 (89%) Loide Kanyolo 8/10 (80%) Elisia Hambongo 2/3 (67%) |
Orlaith Rogers 25/28 (89%) Georgie McGrath 9/10 (90%) Emma Magee 5/6 (83%) |
| Sunday, 30 November 2025 | Uganda | 70–48 | Wales | ||
| 15:00 GMT | Mary Cholhok 44/51 (86%) Shadia Nassanga 24/25 (96%) Specioza Namukose 2/2 (100%) |
Report |
Georgia Rowe 26/26 (100%) Nansi Kuti 12/13 (92%) Zoe Matthewman 5/6 (83%) Phillipa Yarranton 5/7 (71%) |
| Sunday, 30 November 2025 | Scotland | 54–45 | Zimbabwe | ||
| 17:30 GMT | Emma Barrie 32/34 (94%) Niamh McCall 14/23 (61%) Cerys Cairns 6/11 (55%) Bethan Goodwin 3/3 (100%) |
Thandazile Ndhlovu 25/26 (96%) Nalani Makunde 8/9 (89%) Ursula Ndlovu 5/6 (83%) Sharon Bwanali 4/4 (100%) Nicole Muzanenhamo 3/3 (100%) |
Source:[9]
Final table
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | D | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uganda | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 327 | 237 | +90 | 10 |
| 2 | Scotland | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 285 | 228 | +57 | 8 |
| 3 | Wales | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 294 | 261 | +33 | 6 |
| 4 | Zimbabwe | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 247 | 255 | -8 | 4 |
| 5 | Namibia | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 192 | 278 | -86 | 2 |
| 6 | Northern Ireland | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 216 | 302 | -86 | 0 |
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