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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 joined the Netball Superleague in 2021.

Leeds Rhinos Netball
Founded2017
Based inLeeds
RegionsYorkshire
Home venueMultiple across Yorkshire
Head coachLiana Leota
LeagueNetball Superleague
Websitenetball.therhinos.co.uk

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History

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Foundation

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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. Ashton Golding became an ambassador for the team.[1][2][3]

National Performance League

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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

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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

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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]

Players

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2025 squad

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2025 Leeds Rhinos roster
Players Coaching staff
Nat. Name Position(s) DoB Height
  Geva Mentor GK 17 September 198 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
  Harriet Jones GA, GS 13 March 2005 –
  Cassie Howard C, WA, WD 14 August 1999 –
  Joyce Mvula GA, GS, WA 15 April 1994 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
  Ella Bowen GD, GK, WD 1 January 2002 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
  Bethany Brittain C, WA 9 May 1998 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
  Ashleigh Dekker C, WA 16 February 1999 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
  Rosie Harris C, WA, WD 22 February 1998 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
  Sophie Egbaran GA, GS 04 January 2005 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
  Jess Haynes GD, GK 13 June 2001 –
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Notes
  • (c) – Captain
  • (cc) – Co-captain
  • (vc) – Vice-captain
  •   – Injury / maternity leave
  • (TRP) – Temporary Replacement Player
Player profiles: Team website Last updated: 26 October 2024

Coaches

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Directors of netball

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Coach Years

Dan Busfield

 [1][11][12][13][21] 2017–Present

Head coaches

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Coach Years
  Emily Perry[6][8] 2018–2019
  Dan Ryan[15][16][17][18][19] 2019–2021
  Tracey Robinson 2022
  Liana Leota[22] 2023–

References

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  1. ^ a b "Leeds Rhinos Netball reveals first High Performance Academy squad". 4theloveofsport.co.uk. 28 November 2017. Archived from the original on 7 June 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  2. ^ "Leeds Rhinos Netball announces new Ambassadors". www.therhinos.co.uk. 13 March 2018. Archived from the original on 8 June 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  3. ^ "Leeds Rhinos Netball celebrate first year anniversary". www.therhinos.co.uk. 16 July 2018. Archived from the original on 8 June 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Leeds Rhinos Netball announce squad for 2018-19 season". www.therhinos.co.uk. 9 November 2018. Archived from the original on 7 June 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  5. ^ "Leeds Rhinos Netball U19 squad set for first game". www.therhinos.co.uk. 14 December 2018. Archived from the original on 8 June 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  6. ^ a b "Rhinos Netball U19s secure one goal victory in first ever game". www.therhinos.co.uk. 17 December 2018. Archived from the original on 8 June 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  7. ^ "Final NPL Game for Rhinos Netball this Saturday". www.therhinos.co.uk. 11 April 2019. Archived from the original on 7 June 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  8. ^ a b "Rhinos Netball U19s beat Storm for a top 4 position in their inaugural year". www.therhinos.co.uk. 15 April 2019. Archived from the original on 8 June 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  9. ^ "Manchester Thunder take 2019 U19 NPL title". www.manchesterthunder.co.uk. 15 April 2019. Archived from the original on 7 June 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  10. ^ a b "Netball franchise is huge boost for women's sport in Leeds". www.therhinos.co.uk. 5 June 2019. Archived from the original on 8 June 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  11. ^ a b c "Netball Superleague: Leeds Rhinos to join league from 2021". www.bbc.co.uk. 5 June 2019. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
  12. ^ a b c "Leeds Rhinos to join Vitality Netball Superleague in 2021". www.englandnetball.co.uk. 5 June 2019. Archived from the original on 7 June 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  13. ^ a b c "Leeds Rhinos join Netball Superleague to become first rugby league club to move into top-level netball". www.telegraph.co.uk. 5 June 2019. Archived from the original on 5 July 2019. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  14. ^ "Rhinos netball team to join the big time". www.yorkshiresport.org. 6 June 2019. Archived from the original on 7 June 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  15. ^ a b "Leeds Rhinos appoint Dan Ryan as Head Coach". www.netballsl.com. 2 August 2019. Archived from the original on 4 June 2020. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  16. ^ a b "Dan Ryan: Australian appointed as Leeds Rhinos coach for Vitality Netball Superleague". www.bbc.co.uk. 2 August 2019. Archived from the original on 9 June 2020. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  17. ^ a b "Leeds Rhinos Netball secure Dan Ryan as head coach". www.skysports.com. 19 August 2019. Archived from the original on 4 June 2020. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  18. ^ a b "Dan Ryan ambitious to build professional environment at Leeds Rhinos Netball". www.skysports.com. 27 December 2019. Archived from the original on 4 June 2020. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  19. ^ a b "How Leeds Rhinos Netball bucked the trend with appointment of Dan Ryan". www.yorkshirepost.co.uk. 13 April 2020. Archived from the original on 4 June 2020. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  20. ^ "Big win for Leeds Rhinos Netball in front of home crowd". www.therhinos.co.uk. 25 February 2019. Archived from the original on 8 June 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  21. ^ a b "Netball and Anna Carter's Leeds Rhinos face dilemma over their future plans". www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk. 15 April 2019. Archived from the original on 7 June 2020. Retrieved 7 June 2020.
  22. ^ "Liana Leota appointed as Leeds Rhinos Netball's new director of netball". skysports.com. 2 June 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2023.
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