2025 Celtic Cup

2025 Celtic Cup
Tournament details
Host country Scotland
CityGlasgow
VenueEmirates Arena
Dates26–30 November 2025
Teams6
TV partner(s)BBC iPlayer/BBC Sport
NetballPass
Final positions
Champions Uganda (1st title)
Runners-up Scotland
Third place Wales
Tournament statistics
Matches played15

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. Shortly after the tournament, the top six ranked teams, including Uganda were invited to play at the 2027 Netball World Cup.[13][14]

Squads

Participating teams and rosters
 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 Goals scored 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 Goals scored 45/47 (96%)
Shadia Nassanga Goals scored 24/29 (83%)
Specioza Namukose Goals scored 3/3 (100%) 		Report
 Orlaith Rogers Goals scored 14/18 (78%)
Georgie McGrath Goals scored 14/15 (93%)
Emma Magee Goals scored 10/10 (100%)
Ciara Crosbie Goals scored 8/9 (89%)
Thursday, 27 November 2025  Scotland 58–33  Namibia  
17:00 GMT Emma Barrie Goals scored 24/25 (96%)
Cerys Cairns Goals scored 13/18 (72%)
Niamh McCall Goals scored 12/12 (100%)
Bethan Goodwin Goals scored 9/11 (82%) 		Uendjisuvera Kangumine Goals scored 25/28 (89%)
Elisia Hambongo Goals scored 6/8 (75%)
Miryam Johannes Goals scored 2/2 (100%)
Thursday, 27 November 2025  Wales 55–42  Zimbabwe  
19:30 GMT Georgia Rowe Goals scored 46/47 (98%)
Phillipa Yarranton Goals scored 7/11 (64%)
Zoe Matthewman Goals scored 3/3 (100%) 		Sharon Bwanali Goals scored 34/36 (94%)
Ursula Ndlovu Goals scored 6/9 (67%)
Nicole Muzanenhamo Goals scored 2/3 (67%)

Source:[17]

Round 3

Friday, 28 November 2025  Zimbabwe 49–39  Namibia  
14:30 GMT Nalani Mukunde Goals scored 31/32 (97%)
Ursula Ndlovu Goals scored 12/13 (92%)
Sharon Bwanali Goals scored 4/4 (100%)
Thandekile Ndhlovu Goals scored 2/3 (67%) 		Uendjisuvera Kangumine Goals scored 27/33 (82%)
Elisia Hambongo Goals scored 9/11 (82%)
Rejoice Kambonge Goals scored 3/3 (100%)
Friday, 28 November 2025  Wales 70–48  Northern Ireland  
17:00 GMT Georgia Rowe Goals scored 50/51 (98%)
Nansi Kuti Goals scored 11/13 (85%)
Zoe Matthewman Goals scored 6/7 (86%)
Phillipa Yarranton Goals scored 3/3 (100%) 		Orlaith Rogers Goals scored 30/34 (88%)
Emma Magee Goals scored 12/16 (75%)
Georgie McGrath Goals scored 4/7 (57%)
Ciara Crosbie Goals scored 2/3 (67%)
Friday, 28 November 2025  Scotland 51–53  Uganda  
19:30 GMT Niamh McCall Goals scored 29/34 (85%)
Emma Barrie Goals scored 22/25 (88%) 		Report
 Mary Cholhok Goals scored 41/47 (87%)
Shadia Nassanga Goals scored 12/12 (100%)

Source:[18]

Round 4

Saturday, 29 November 2025  Wales 67–39  Namibia  
12:30 GMT Georgia Rowe Goals scored 44/46 (96%)
Zoe Matthewman Goals scored 19/24 (79%)
Nansi Kuti Goals scored 2/3 (67%)
Phillipa Yarranton Goals scored 2/3 (67%) 		Elisia Hambongo Goals scored 24/28 (86%)
Uendjisuvera Kangumine Goals scored 12/16 (75%)
Loide Kanyolo Goals scored 3/6 (50%)
Saturday, 29 November 2025  Uganda 67–54  Zimbabwe  
15:00 GMT Mary Cholhok Goals scored 41/46 (89%)
Shadia Nassanga Goals scored 25/26 (96%)
Specioza Namukose Goals scored 1/1 (100%) 		Sharon Bwanali Goals scored 36/38 (95%)
Ursula Ndlovu Goals scored 15/16 (94%)
Nicole Muzanenhamo Goals scored 3/3 (100%)
Saturday, 29 November 2025  Scotland 60–43  Northern Ireland  
17:30 GMT Cerys Cairns Goals scored 24/25 (96%)
Emma Barrie Goals scored 24/25 (96%)
Bethan Goodwin Goals scored 10/10 (100%) 		Orlaith Rogers Goals scored 29/35 (83%)
Georgie McGrath Goals scored 7/9 (78%)
Ciara Crosbie Goals scored 4/5 (80%)
Emma Magee Goals scored 3/4 (75%)

Source:[22]

Round 5

Sunday, 30 November 2025  Namibia 43–39  Northern Ireland  
12:30 GMT Uendjisuvera Kangumine Goals scored 33/37 (89%)
Loide Kanyolo Goals scored 8/10 (80%)
Elisia Hambongo Goals scored 2/3 (67%) 		Orlaith Rogers Goals scored 25/28 (89%)
Georgie McGrath Goals scored 9/10 (90%)
Emma Magee Goals scored 5/6 (83%)
Sunday, 30 November 2025  Uganda 70–48  Wales  
15:00 GMT Mary Cholhok Goals scored 44/51 (86%)
Shadia Nassanga Goals scored 24/25 (96%)
Specioza Namukose Goals scored 2/2 (100%) 		Report
 Georgia Rowe Goals scored 26/26 (100%)
Nansi Kuti Goals scored 12/13 (92%)
Zoe Matthewman Goals scored 5/6 (83%)
Phillipa Yarranton Goals scored 5/7 (71%)
Sunday, 30 November 2025  Scotland 54–45  Zimbabwe  
17:30 GMT Emma Barrie Goals scored 32/34 (94%)
Niamh McCall Goals scored 14/23 (61%)
Cerys Cairns Goals scored 6/11 (55%)
Bethan Goodwin Goals scored 3/3 (100%) 		Thandazile Ndhlovu Goals scored 25/26 (96%)
Nalani Makunde Goals scored 8/9 (89%)
Ursula Ndlovu Goals scored 5/6 (83%)
Sharon Bwanali Goals scored 4/4 (100%)
Nicole Muzanenhamo Goals scored 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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