Netball Tremendous League squad signings and departures forward of the 2026 season as London Pulse look to defend their title

The primary season of the rejuvenated Netball Tremendous League noticed a giant shake up because the league went from 12 groups to simply eight, and the tremendous shot was launched.  

Now because the groups are extra accustomed to the NSL 2.0, significantly the sport altering tremendous shot, they have been capable of make the most of the signing window to strengthen their squads.

Treble-winners London Pulse, unsurprisingly, have remained close to unchanged whereas close to backside of the desk Leeds Rhinos shall be fielding virtually a wholly new staff, protecting simply three gamers from final season.

Birmingham Panthers:

2026 squad: Gabby Coffey, Betsy Creak, Tami Fapohunda, Charli Fidler, Ruth Hughes, Izzy Kaye, Michelle Magee, Tiana Metuarau, Alanna Pullen, Kira Rothwell

Birmingham Panthers completed the 2025 season in sixth with 5 wins, nonetheless they did earn probably the most bonus factors, 5, which have been earnt by the loser for ending inside 5 factors of their opponent.

The West Midlands staff misplaced their captain, Gabby Marshall, who retired mid-season as a consequence of experiencing two concussions in a single month, along with some earlier on in her profession too.

In addition they misplaced Aliyah Zaranyika as a consequence of retirement and Sigi Burger, who missed out of the again finish of the season as a consequence of damage.

Current England debutant Jaz Brown has moved to Leeds Rhinos, Jess Shaw moved to Loughborough Lightning and Gabrielle Sinclair to Sunshine Coast, within the Suncorp Tremendous Netball league.

Incoming gamers: Tiana Metuaru from Central Pulse in ANZP (New Zealand’s prime home league), Kira Rothwell from London Mavericks, Izzy Kaye from Loughborough Lightning NXT Gen, Alanna Pullen from Staff Bathtub NXT Gen, Charli Fidler from Mainland Tactix ANZP, and Tami Fapohunda (defence) from Manchester Thunder

Cardiff Dragons (previously Lexis Nexis Dragons):

2026 squad: Victoria Sales space, Ella Bowen, Khanyisa Chawane, Bethan Dyke, Alex Johnson, Niamh McCall, Leah Middleton, Jacqui Newton, Georgia Rowe, Philippa Yarranton

Regardless of profitable simply two video games and ending the common season final in 2025, Cardiff Dragons have saved confidence of their squad and saved majority of their gamers, with simply 4 transferring elsewhere.

Celena Appleby-Prince, who stepped in after Leah Middleton’s damage, shall be returning to the midlands to play for Loughborough Lightning’s senior squad after initially taking part in on their NXT Gen squad.

Elle McDonald has returned to Australia although it is unclear whether or not she has discovered a staff but down underneath, whereas Chelsea Beard has retired, and Beth Ecuyer-Dale has additionally left however additionally it is unclear what her subsequent steps are.

Incoming gamers: Ella Bowen from Leeds Rhinos, Niamh McCall who previously performed for Strathclyde Sirens and Loughborough Lightning previous to the 2025 season, and Wales’ Victoria Sales space

Leeds Rhinos:

2026 Squad: Bella Bayliss, Jas Brown, Cassie Howard, Harriet Jones, Niamh Kilgallen, Indya Masser, Joyce Mvula, Paige Reed, Sanmarie Visser, Yomi Wilson

After ending second-from-bottom final 12 months, Leeds Rhinos have completed a close to full shake up of their squad bringing in some excessive profile expertise.

Each Ashleigh Dekker and Geva Mentor retired after the 2025 season, taking a bundle of expertise together with them.

Former captain Bethany Brittain, Rosie Harris, Ella Bowen, who suffered a knee damage in June, and Future Rose Sophie Egbaran have additionally left, though it’s unclear the place they’ll play subsequent.

Whereas Jess Haynes shall be taking part in down underneath within the Victorian Netball League for Casey Demons.

Incoming participant: Bella Baylis from Loughborough Lightning, Jaz Brown from Birmingham Panthers, Niamh Kilgallen from Birmingham Panthers, Indiya Masser from Manchester Thunder, Paige Reed from Manchester Thunder, Sanmarie Viser from Adelaide Thunderbirds, and Yomi Wilson from Manchester Thunder NXT Gen

London Mavericks:

2026 Squad: Emily Andrew, Jemma Donoghue, Amelia Corridor, George Inger, Suzie Liverseidge, Isabella Phillips, Razia Quashie, Ellie Rattu, Emma Thacker, Jamie van Wyk

London Mavericks completed fourth final 12 months and are assured their squad can succeed once more this 12 months, solely having one change to their line up.

Kira Rothwell is the only Maverick to have left as she strikes additional north to play for a refreshed Birmingham Panthers facet.

Incoming gamers: Jamie Van Wyk from Gauteng Jaguars within the Telkom Netball League, South Africa’s premier home competitors, and George Inger (GS/A) from Mavericks’ NXT Gen

London Pulse:

2026 Squad: Halimat Adio, Darcie Everitt, Zara Everitt, Funmi Fadoju, Sophie Kelly, Kamogelo Maseko, Tyler Orr, Alicia Scholes, Gracie Smith, Liv Tchine

Unsurprisingly, London Pulse have remained principally unchanged after dominating the NSL final season, shedding simply two video games within the common season.

Nichole Breedt, who stood robust in WA, has left the squad however it’s unclear the place she’s going to play subsequent.

Incoming gamers: Kamogelo Maseko from Gauteng Jaguars within the TNL

Loughborough Lightning:

2026 Squad: Celena Appleby-Prince, Ella Clark, Beth Cobden, Alice Harvey, Hannah Joseph, Berri Neil, Nat Panagarry, Jess Shaw, Shadine van der Merwe, Sam Wallace-Joseph

The 2025 runners up, Loughborough Lightning, additionally appear assured in protecting a principally unchanged squad as they make simply two modifications heading into this season the place they hope to take again the title.

England’s 2018 Commonwealth Video games gold medallist, Jodie Gibson, retired on the finish of final season having been a constant face within the NSL since 2011.

Bella Baylis additionally left the East Midlands facet after profitable the league with Lightning in 2023 and 2024, she’s going to now play up north for Leeds Rhinos.

Incoming gamers: Jess Shaw from Birmingham Panthers and Celina Appleby-Prince who was a part of Lightning’s NXT Gen squad earlier than stepping in for Cardiff Dragons mid season

Manchester Thunder:

2026 Squad: Eleanor Cardwell, Amy Carter, Sophie Fawns, Josie Huckle, Elia McCormick, Taylor McKevitt, Nat Metcalf, Lois Pearson, Emma Rayner, Nicola Smith

The 2022 champions completed third final season, and dominated their video games over most of the groups however struggled to maintain up with Pulse and Lightning.

South Africa’s Ane Retief, who was an damage alternative, and the league’s prime objective shooter Elmere van der Berg each depart Thunder, with the previous going to Nottingham Forest and the latter to Adelaide Thunderbirds.

Indiya Masser may also not return as she was maternity cowl for Natalie Metcalf, whereas Anya Williams may also transfer all the way down to play for Nottingham Forest, as Paige Reed strikes to Leeds Rhinos.

Incoming gamers: Eleanor Cardwell from Melbourne Mavericks and Sophie Fawns from New South Wales Swifts, whereas Metcalf returns from maternity go away

Nottingham Forest:

2026 squad: Iona Christian, Niamh Cooper, Rhea Dixon, Brie Grierson, Hannah Leighton, Tasha Pavelin, Jayda Pechova, Ane Retief, Rolene Streutker, Anya Williams

Following their unbelievable debut season which noticed them narrowly miss out on a spot within the prime 4, Nottingham Forest have additionally made minimal modifications to their squad.

Freya Henshall who performed as a objective shooter will transfer to characterize Forest’s NXT Gen squad for the upcoming season, whereas Uganda’s Falidah Kadondi leaves the membership along with her subsequent alternative not but identified.

Incoming gamers: Ane Retief and Anya Williams each from Manchester Thunder