The 2022 England Uganda netball series, also known as the Vitality Netball International Series, saw England host Uganda in October 2022 for a three-match series. The series marked the start of England's preparations for the 2023 Netball World Cup. For Uganda, the series was part of a larger tour of the United Kingdom that saw them play two test matches against both Northern Ireland, and Wales; followed by a further test match against Scotland.[1] England won the series 3-0.[2]
Tournament details | |
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Host country | England |
Dates | 5 October – 9 October |
Teams | 2 |
Final positions | |
Champions | England |
Runner-up | Uganda |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 3 |
Top scorer(s) | Mary Cholhok Nuba ( 116) |
Squads
editEngland[3] | Uganda[1][4] |
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Match officials
editUmpires
editUmpire | Association |
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Tracie-Ann Griffiths | – |
Alison Harrison | England |
Ken Metekingi | New Zealand |
Umpire Appointments Panel
editUmpire | Association |
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Judith Groves | England |
Source:[5]
Matches
editFirst Test
edit5 October 2022 | Report Stats |
England | 60–51 | Uganda | Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham | Sky Sports | |
Scoring by quarter: 16–11, 9–17, 17–9, 18–14 | |||||||
Cardwell 38 Tchine 16 Sophie Drakeford-Lewis 6 |
Cholhok 34 Nassanga 17 |
Second Test
edit8 October 2022 | Report Stats |
England | 53–45 | Uganda | Copper Box Arena, London | Sky Sports | |
Scoring by quarter: 13–9, 11–14, 19–10, 10–12 | |||||||
Tchine 25 Cardwell 14 Sophie Drakeford-Lewis 14 |
Cholhok 36 Nassanga 9 |
Third Test
edit9 October 2022 | Report Stats |
England | 64–51 | Uganda | Copper Box Arena, London | Sky Sports | |
Scoring by quarter: 17–11, 15–11, 13–18, 19–11 | |||||||
Cardwell 43 Tchine 18 Sophie Drakeford-Lewis 3 |
Cholhok 46 Nassanga 3 Erayu 2 |
References
edit- ^ a b Kaweru, Franklin (27 September 2022). "She Cranes return to the United Kingdom for World Cup preps". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
- ^ a b "England 64-51 Uganda: Roses complete perfect series". BBC Sport. 9 October 2022. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
- ^ Waterhouse, Richard (20 September 2022). "Vitality Roses selected for upcoming internationals". englandnetball.co.uk. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
- ^ Mugalu, Jeremiah (26 September 2022). "She Cranes squad for the International series named". Touchline Sports. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
- ^ "World Netball Announces Officials For The Vitality International Netball Series". World Netball. 26 September 2022. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
- ^ Thurston, Emma (6 October 2022). "England's Vitality Roses start Uganda series with determined victory in Nottingham". skysports.com. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
- ^ Anderson, Jess (5 October 2022). "England Roses victorious in series opener against Uganda". BBC Sport. BBC. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
- ^ Thurston, Emma (8 October 2022). "England secure series against Uganda with victory in second Test at Copper Box Arena". skysports.com. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
- ^ "England 53-45 Uganda: Roses secure series victory in London". BBC Sport. 8 October 2022. Retrieved 3 November 2022.
- ^ "England win third Test against Uganda to secure clean sweep in series at Copper Box Aren". skysports.com. 9 October 2022. Retrieved 3 November 2022.