Leeds Rhinos Netball

Leeds Rhinos Netball are an English netball team based in Leeds. They were founded in 2017. Together with the men's rugby league and women's rugby league teams, they are part of the Leeds Rhinos family of clubs. In 2018–19 they entered an under-19 team in England Netball's National Performance League. They are due to join the Netball Superleague in 2021.

Leeds Rhinos Netball
Founded2017
Based inLeeds
RegionsYorkshire
Home venueLeeds Beckett University
Head coachDan Ryan
LeagueNetball Superleague
Websiteleedsrhinosnetball.net

Uniform

Uniform

History

Foundation

Leeds Rhinos Netball was founded in July 2017 in partnership with the rugby league Super League club Leeds Rhinos and their charity, the Leeds Rhinos Foundation. Anna Newell Carter was subsequently appointed director of netball and Ashton Golding became an ambassador for the team.[1][2][3]

National Performance League

In 2018–19 Leeds Rhinos entered an under-19 team in England Netball's National Performance League, competing against the under-19 teams of Netball Superleague teams. On 15 December 2018 they made their NPL debut with a 54–53 win against Mavericks.[4][5][6] Leeds Rhinos subsequently finished fourth in their inaugural NPL season. They secured fourth place with a 63–55 win over Surrey Storm.[7][8][9]

Netball Superleague

In June 2019 it was announced that Leeds Rhinos would start playing in the Netball Superleague in 2021.[10][11][12][13][14] In August 2019, as part of their preparations for joining the Superleague, Leeds Rhinos appointed Dan Ryan as head coach.[15][16][17][18][19]

Home venues

In 2018–19, when Leeds Rhinos played in the National Performance League, they played their home matches at Leeds Beckett University.[4][20] When they join the Netball Superleague they also plan to play home matches at the English Institute of Sport, Sheffield and the First Direct Arena.[10][11][12][13][21]

Coaches

Directors of netball
Coach Years
Anna Newell Carter[1][11][12][13][21]2017–

Head coaches
Coach Years
Emily Perry[6][8]2018–2019
Dan Ryan[15][16][17][18][19]2019–

References
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  2. "Leeds Rhinos Netball announces new Ambassadors". www.therhinos.co.uk. 13 March 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  3. "Leeds Rhinos Netball celebrate first year anniversary". www.therhinos.co.uk. 16 July 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  4. "Leeds Rhinos Netball announce squad for 2018-19 season". www.therhinos.co.uk. 9 November 2018. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  5. "Leeds Rhinos Netball U19 squad set for first game". www.therhinos.co.uk. 14 December 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  6. "Rhinos Netball U19s secure one goal victory in first ever game". www.therhinos.co.uk. 17 December 2018. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  7. "Final NPL Game for Rhinos Netball this Saturday". www.therhinos.co.uk. 11 April 2019. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  8. "Rhinos Netball U19s beat Storm for a top 4 position in their inaugural year". www.therhinos.co.uk. 15 April 2019. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  9. "Manchester Thunder take 2019 U19 NPL title". www.manchesterthunder.co.uk. 15 April 2019. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  10. "Netball franchise is huge boost for women's sport in Leeds". www.therhinos.co.uk. 5 June 2019. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  11. "Netball Superleague: Leeds Rhinos to join league from 2021". www.bbc.co.uk. 5 June 2019. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
  12. "Leeds Rhinos to join Vitality Netball Superleague in 2021". www.englandnetball.co.uk. 5 June 2019. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  13. "Leeds Rhinos join Netball Superleague to become first rugby league club to move into top-level netball". www.telegraph.co.uk. 5 June 2019. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  14. "Rhinos netball team to join the big time". www.yorkshiresport.org. 6 June 2019. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  15. "Leeds Rhinos appoint Dan Ryan as Head Coach". www.netballsl.com. 2 August 2019. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  16. "Dan Ryan: Australian appointed as Leeds Rhinos coach for Vitality Netball Superleague". www.bbc.co.uk. 2 August 2019. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  17. "Leeds Rhinos Netball secure Dan Ryan as head coach". www.skysports.com. 19 August 2019. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  18. "Dan Ryan ambitious to build professional environment at Leeds Rhinos Netball". www.skysports.com. 27 December 2019. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  19. "How Leeds Rhinos Netball bucked the trend with appointment of Dan Ryan". www.yorkshirepost.co.uk. 13 April 2020. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  20. "Big win for Leeds Rhinos Netball in front of home crowd". www.therhinos.co.uk. 25 February 2019. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  21. "Netball and Anna Carter's Leeds Rhinos face dilemma over their future plans". www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk. 15 April 2019. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
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