Here If You Need - The Netball Pod

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• Can England Win GOLD? | NSL Transfers + Thistles and Roses EXCLUSIVES 15.07.2026 1ชม. 25นาที

  The Commonwealth Games are almost here, but before the action begins, there’s plenty to unpack.Emily and Nia break down another huge week of NSL transfer news, including Imogen Allison’s move to Nottingham Forest, Manchester Thunder’s completed squad, the latest vacancies at London Pulse, Dragons and Panthers, and where the biggest remaining names could land. AND Anna Stembridge reveals some big in-camp news!Then it’s time to look ahead to Glasgow.Scotland head coach Kath Tetley and shooter Niamh McCall join us to discuss Scotland’s ambitions on home soil, the tactical identity behind the Thistles’ rise, why Kath is “allergic to resets”, and why they believe they can challenge the world’s best.We also catch up with England Roses Imogen Allison and captain Fran Williams, who reflect on life in Australia’s Super Netball, returning to the NSL, England camp, leadership, and whether this England squad believes it can finally win Commonwealth Games gold.Finally, England head coach Anna Stembridge joins us with an update on Sharni Layton’s surprise withdrawal from the coaching team, and we discuss what it could mean for England heading into the tournament.This episode includes:• The latest NSL transfer news• Commonwealth Games squad analysis• Scotland Thistles exclusive interview• England Roses exclusive interviews• Anna Stembridge on England’s coaching setup• Gold medal predictions
• Inside the Fight for Player Pay, Contracts & Maternity Rights | Liz Bloor (NPA) 09.07.2026 52นาที

  Formed in secret, told she didn't have the right to do it, now representing 75 of the NSL's 80 players… meet the woman running netball's equivalent of a union.This week on Here If You Need - The Netball Pod, Emily and Nia sit down with Liz Bloor, founder of the Netball Players Association, for a rare look behind the curtain of pay, contracts and player welfare in the NSL.Liz Bloor joins us to talk about:How the NPA was actually founded - in secret, in a basement hotel room in LoughboroughEngland Netball's response when they found out ("you don't really have the right to do this")Growing from a spreadsheet and 59.2% sign-up to 75 of 80 NSL playersWhy compulsory medical insurance for NSL players didn't exist until the NPA pushed for itInjury pay: how a 5-week cap became the rest of your contractWhy players are still "not the best" at reading their own contractsThe signing window problem - and why she thinks it's built backwards in favour of clubsHow NSL rest and recovery compares to Australia and New ZealandDo you actually need an agent? Liz's honest takeThe maternity policy gap netball still hasn't fixedThe mental health support most players don't know they have access toImage rights, sponsorship money, and who actually benefitsPlus:NPA's paddle tournament fundraiser at the Commonwealth GamesHer surprisingly serious golf handicapThe one NSL club she's naming and praising on air🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube📲 Follow us on socials for clips, chants and more#Netball #NSL #NetballSuperLeague #EnglandRoses #LizBloor #NPA
• Squad Drama & Signing Chaos 03.07.2026 50นาที

  Emily and Nia are back to break down the latest Commonwealth Games squad announcements, with Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Australia and New Zealand all under the microscope.Nia gives her honest take on Wales’ squad selection, the key omissions of Millie Carter and Celyn Emanuel and why the appeals process matters so much for athletes. She also opens up about her own experience of missing out on a Wales World Cup squad, what she learned from it, and how it shaped the rest of her career.There’s also plenty of chat on Scotland’s chances, Northern Ireland’s returning stars, Australia’s “safe but scary” squad, New Zealand’s selection shake-up, Trinidad and Tobago’s confusing double-squad situation, and the early NSL signing window chaos including Berri Neil to Nottingham Forest and the rumours already sending Netball Twitter into meltdown.Smart analysis, mild chaos, and Nia teasing yet another Wales Netball story she’s not quite ready to tell.
• Thunder Are Champions + Roses Squad REVEALED 26.06.2026 1ชม. 10นาที

  Manchester Thunder are champions, the England Roses squad has been announced, and we sit down with Anna Stembridge and Amy Carter following one of the biggest weeks of the netball season.Emily and Nia break down Thunder’s Grand Final victory over London Pulse, discussing Karen Greig’s game-changing substitutions, Cerys Finn’s impact from the bench, Sophie Fawns’ Player of the Match performance and whether Pulse simply lacked the depth to get over the line.We also review the Co-op Live event, the broadcast, the atmosphere, the trophy presentation and the talking points from Grand Final day.Then, following the Commonwealth Games squad announcement, England head coach Anna Stembridge explains her selection decisions, tactical philosophy and what fans can expect from this Roses team, before Amy Carter reflects on becoming England vice-captain just days after lifting the NSL trophy with Manchester Thunder.Plus: South Africa’s stacked squad, the NSL Team of the Season explained, and Emily finally beats Nia in the Grand Final Predictor.
• Claire Nelson Answers The Big NSL Questions + Grand Final preview! 17.06.2026 1ชม. 25นาที

  Big questions. Straight answers.This week on Here If You Need - The Netball Pod, Emily and Nia sit down with NSL Managing Director Claire Nelson to talk about everything fans have been asking this season.From broadcast issues and league growth to the bigger picture of where netball is heading, this is a proper look behind the scenes of the Netball Super League.We get into:The reality behind NSL broadcast issues - and what’s actually being done about itThe Liv Tchine situation and why mistakes like that can’t happen againWhat NSL 2.0 really means for the league, players and fansHow sponsorship, money and investment are shaping the future of the sportArena games, attendance and what “growth” actually looks likeWhether the league has the right level of jeopardy and competitionWhat success looks like for the NSL right nowNo noise. Just answers.Plus we discuss London Pulse's epic win over Loughborough Lightning and preview the Grand Final!
• Brilliant Netball, Basic Broadcast Errors & Thunder Into The Final 10.06.2026 1ชม. 24นาที

  Liv Tchine deserved better. Loughborough made a statement. Thunder are into the Grand Final. Episode 17 has plenty to unpack.This week on Here If You Need - The Netball Pod, Emily and Nia react to a huge NSL semi-final weekend, from the serious off-court conversations to the big on-court performances.We discuss:- The NSL apology after Liv Tchine was misidentified in a 100-cap post, why it was so hurtful, and why “sorry” cannot be where this ends- More broadcast issues across semi-final weekend, including dark pictures, missed restarts, sound problems and a rogue pre-recorded interview moment- Loughborough Lightning beating Nottingham Forest 77-57, and why the scoreline does not tell the full story- Whether Forest emotionally peaked by making top four, and why that does not take away from a brilliant first season- Loughborough’s knockout experience, shooting accuracy and Jo Trip’s brilliant job shutting down Suncorp star Shamera Sterling-Humphrey’s impact- Manchester Thunder beating London Pulse to reach the Grand Final- Why Thunder look like they are peaking at exactly the right time- Liv Tchine growing into the game after a difficult week- Alicia Scholes returning and changing the feel of Pulse’s attack- Sam Bird’s emotional post-match reaction, and whether it helps or worries Pulse going into the prelim- What Pulse need to fix with their live turnover to goal rateThen we’re joined by Manchester Thunder team manager Phil Thomas, also known as Jeeves, to talk about life behind the scenes at one of the league’s most successful franchises.Phil tells us:- What a team manager actually does- Why team managers are absolute gold dust- Washing dresses, sorting sweets and chasing match-day logistics- The Thunder players who always pick up the bags- The time Karen Greig had to buy a microwave before a game- Why players come back to Manchester Thunder- How Thunder have grown from a poor Super Cup to a Grand Final- What NSL 2.0 has changed behind the scenes- Men’s, mixed and para netball at Thunder- Why arena games matter, but why double headers might be the smarter routePlus:- Nia is officially the Louis Theroux of netball- Emily gives a pregnancy and Mini Eggs update- We discover Jade Clarke is very good at Fantasy Netball, because of course she is- Nia explains why players do “top ups” after matches- Prelim final predictions: Loughborough by seven or Pulse by two?Big semi-final energy. Big behind-the-scenes insight. And yes, netball still has some standards to sort out.
• Beth Durant on retirement, Housby Out & NSL Semi-Finals Set 03.06.2026 1ชม. 27นาที

  Beth is retiring, Helen’s not going to Glasgow and there's a pregnancy announcement. Episode 16 has a lot going on.This week on Here If You Need - The Netball Pod, Emily and Nia wrap the final regular round of the NSL before Beth Cobden, now Beth Durant, joins us to talk about life, legacy and what’s actually next.We discuss:- London Mavericks winning the Next Gen League, and whether a grand final format would make it even better- The Roses full-time programme drop, why this squad felt mostly uncontroversial, who’s missing and why- Helen Housby being ruled out of the Commonwealth Games, and how big a blow it really is- Panthers beating Rhinos in a result that left both teams reflecting on difficult seasons- Mavericks going down to Dragons, and why Dragons deserve their flowers for a genuinely brilliant campaign- Thunder vs Lightning by one goal, including the match-winning layup, the water break debate and Karen Greig loving life on camera- Pulse beating Forest with Chelsea resting three starters, plus a daughter-coaching-daughter moment from Sam BirdThen Beth joins us to talk about:- Announcing her retirement, and why saying it out loud actually felt like a relief- Three ACLs, what each one took from her, and what the third one in Australia really did to her mentally- Commonwealth Games gold, shaking Lewis Hamilton’s hand, being on the front of every newspaper and why the medal is still “just in a box”- Coming back from injury each time, and why she “didn’t want to let it beat me”- What the England full-time programme is actually like week to week- Anna Stembridge coming in, and why having her already in the setup makes the transition easier- Loughborough’s resilience this season, including a combination they had never done in training nearly beating England’s attack- The “boring” label, and why Loughborough have learned to laugh about it- The Loughborough friendship group and the emotional moment when she told them she was retiring- Coaching, commentating or going full finance degree, and what might actually be next for BethPlus:- Emily reveals she’s pregnant via the world’s first "Here If You Need" baby grow- Nia explains what those bench number signs actually mean, and reveals a defensive tactic called “scum”- Semi-final predictions: Emily goes Forest and Pulse, Nia goes Lightning and Thunder- Fantasy Netball final standings, where we finished fourth and are blaming Chelsea PitmanBig news, big feelings and a very Beth Cobden episode.
• Beth Cobden Retires, Roses Squad Debate & NSL Finals Chaos | Here If You Need 27.05.2026 59นาที

  The NSL regular season is nearly over and the drama is building fast.This week on Here If You Need - The Netball Pod, Emily and Nia react to the huge news that England Roses star Beth Cobden is retiring from professional netball after an incredible career.We also get stuck into the England Roses conversation and pick our Commonwealth Games squad. Probably far too early. Obviously.We discuss:Beth Cobden’s legacy and impact on netballThe race for finals places heating upBig performances across the NSLThe pressure around umpiring controversial momentsWhether officials subconsciously avoid big upsetsWho should make the England Roses Commonwealth Games squadThe physical demands of the modern gameWhy players are still getting battered in the circlePlus:We preview the final round of the NSL seasonPredictions, chaos and questionable takes returnAnd somehow… sunburn becomes a talking pointAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube.Follow us on socials for clips, debates and more.#Netball #NSL #NetballSuperLeague #EnglandRoses #BethCobden #LoughboroughLightning #ManchesterThunder #LondonPulse #NetballPodcast
• Paige Reed Tells All: Thunder, Captaincy & Sexy Mal! 21.05.2026 1ชม. 21นาที

  The top four is officially sealed… and Paige Reed might be our funniest guest yet.This week on Here If You Need - The Netball Pod, Emily and Nia break down all the latest NSL action before NIC Leeds Rhinos captain and England Rose Paige Reed joins the show for absolute chaos.We discuss:Forest stunning Lightning to secure finalsThunder continuing to build momentumDragons’ late-season surgePulse vs Mavericks at WembleyWelsh Netball and Emily Handyside stepping downPaige Hadley’s emotional post-pregnancy returnThen Paige joins us to talk about:Captaining Rhinos through a brutal injury-hit seasonWhat Thunder training was REALLY likeLife inside the England Roses full-time programmeWhy squad sizes could be impacting injuriesHer wedding planning in France“Sexy Mal”The infamous Team Bath blondeNia replies to Paige's wedding invite live on airThe sweatiest teammate debateFast5 vs traditional netballAnd one of the greatest quickfire rounds we’ve ever hadPlus:Paige picks her dream world starting sevenNia writes a new chantPredictions for Round 13A truly horrifying discussion about “granny bums”🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube📲 Follow us on socials for clips, chants and more#Netball #NSL #NetballSuperLeague #EnglandRoses #PaigeReed #ManchesterThunder #LeedsRhinos #LondonPulse #LoughboroughLightning #NottinghamForestNetball
• Thunder Steamroll Pulse, Mums in Netball & Nia's Chants Go Viral | NSL R11 13.05.2026 1ชม. 4นาที

  The chants are back, the double headers delivered, and Thunder have made a very loud statement.This week on Here If You Need - The Netball Pod, Emily and Nia talk through the final double header of the season in Liverpool, the atmosphere in the arena, and whether the NSL should do more of them.We also get into the Malaysian Netball Super League, Laura Langman and Gretel Bueta’s appearance for Johor Jewels, and what that kind of investment could mean for the world game.Plus, Emily talks about athletes returning to elite sport after pregnancy, including Paige Hadley, Gretel Bueta and Nat Metcalf, and why those comeback timelines are incredible but should not be seen as normal.On court, we break down Panthers’ impressive first half against Loughborough, Forest’s huge win over Mavericks, Dragons edging Rhinos, and Thunder’s dominant performance against Pulse.We also discuss:Why Panthers can take confidence from their best performance yetForest all but securing fourthDragons and Rhinos being so evenly matchedWhether Pulse missed Alicia ScholesThunder peaking at the right timeThe finals formatNia KnowsRound 12 predictionsHere If You Need is hosted by Emily Wilson and Nia Jones - an independent netball podcast saying what everyone else is thinking. Keep the chants coming in (Nia might sing yours next week).Like, comment, subscribe. New episode every week.
• Chants, Chaos & The Race for Fourth! 06.05.2026 1ชม. 12นาที

  Round 10 of the Netball Super League might have given us the best game of the season so far.This week on Here If You Need - The Netball Pod, Emily and Nia break down Dragons’ thrilling 65-64 win over Nottingham Forest, Pulse’s extra-time victory over Loughborough Lightning, and what it all means for the race for fourth.We also talk Philippa Yarrington’s Super League retirement, the growing injury list across the league, commentary standards, and whether NSL crowds need a few more chants.Speaking of chants… Nia has written one for every team. Some are genuinely good. Some may never be spoken of again.Plus, we get into:Anya Williams and whether she should start for ForestNiamh McCall’s impact role for DragonsGracie Smith’s huge performance for PulseWhether Sammy Wallace-Joseph would have changed the Pulse vs Lightning resultThe final four run-inNia KnowsRound 11 predictions
• Storm Mates Turned Rivals, £20 Super Shots & Lightning Lock In | Leah Middleton & Niamh Cooper 29.04.2026 1ชม. 20นาที

  Round 9 is in the books and we've got a stacked one for you. We open with Sammy Ngubane's instant impact on her Birmingham Panthers debut, why Tiana Metuarau's hip injury is heartbreaking for the Panthers camp, and South Africa quietly stacking the NSL ahead of the Comm Games. Then the Amex Super Shot reveal. £20 a pop. Underwhelming or a stepping stone? We talk it through.Plus Loughborough Lightning becoming the first team to lock in a top four spot, Mavs v Thunder from Nia's commentary box in Brighton (Thunder are the comeback queens now), and how Pulse dismantled Panthers 61-35.Then the main event. Best mates from their Surrey Storm days, on opposite sides of this weekend's Forest v Dragons. Leah Middleton and Niamh Cooper sit down for one of our favourite chats yet. The bus they first met on. The Christmas Niamh nearly drowned in Australia. The 1AM phone call about a fly stuck in a cast. The horror ankle injury and the comeback. Forest's football grade professionalism. The Loughborough score error story you haven't heard the inside of yet. Niamh's day job as an A&E doctor. Leah's Welsh eligibility origin story and the post touching saga that started it all. Whether they actually pass intel on each other (and what they'd never share). And the win loss tally between them, settled on the record.We close out with our Round 10 predictions. Bonus point system in full effect. Plus a Nia diesel story you didn't ask for but absolutely deserve.
• Netball Needs a Netflix Documentary | Centre Pass Secrets & NSL Round 8 Review 22.04.2026 1ชม. 13นาที

  Netball needs its own Drive to Survive. We said it.This week on Here If You Need, Emily and Nia get into why a behind the scenes documentary could be a game changer for the sport, and Nia breaks down centre pass structures and why those first two phases of attack separate the best teams from the rest.Plus SSN expansion scrapped, grand final ticket prices reduced, Panthers back to bib bingo, Thunder pulling away from Dragons, Pulse getting Tchine back, England's injury list growing again, and Nia Knows on sports psychologists and dealing with annoying umpires.
• Can South Africa Win the Comm Games? | Mid-Season NSL Review 15.04.2026 1ชม. 17นาที

  Could South Africa actually win the Commonwealth Games? This week on Here If You Need, Emily and Nia break down a big Round 7 of the Netball Super League, pick their mid-season Teams of the Season, and get into a proper debate about whether South Africa have what it takes to go all the way in Glasgow.Panthers finally get their first win, the Roses injury crisis shows no signs of slowing down, Pulse are winning ugly, and Forest push Loughborough closer than anyone has all season.Plus Jo Noel's elevation, Fadoju's ridiculous stats, mid-season Teams of the Season, fantasy netball, and Nia breaks down exactly what goes into commentary prep in a new Nia Knows.
• "Do You Have A Passport?" Charli Fidler on Joining Panthers, the NSL & Life in Walsall | Ep 8 08.04.2026 1ชม. 20นาที

  We address the elephant in the room, then dive into Round 6 - Lightning continue to look unstoppable, Pulse put on a masterclass, Dragons are back in the mix, and Visser gets suspended.We shout out the NXT Gen players stepping up across the league before sitting down with Birmingham Panthers' Charli Fidler. She tells us how a Sonia Mkoloma Instagram DM changed her life, what it's like winning the ANZ Premiership how she's leading the NSL for interceptions at 21, and what gems she's gatekeeping in Birmingham!Plus: "Nia Knows" and our predictions for Round 7.
• Extra Time Drama, Injuries and England Netball Silence 25.03.2026 1ชม. 10นาที

  Extra time drama, big injuries, and some serious questions for the Netball Super League.This week on Here If You Need Netball, Emily and Nia break down a huge round of action, starting with Pulse’s dramatic extra time win over Forest and what that game says about composure, momentum, and decision-making under pressure.We dive into the impact of Jaz Brown’s injury and the wider conversation around injuries in the NSL. Is this just part of elite sport, or are there deeper issues around player welfare, recovery, and resources?There is also a big discussion on the gap between the NSL and Suncorp Super Netball, from time-outs and squad sizes to imports and whether the league needs to evolve to keep up.Plus we get intoEngland Netball’s silence following Jess Thirlby’s resignationWhether the next England coach needs to be EnglishScotland’s rising players and what that means internationallyAnd why some rivalries still have real bite
• Quiet Week in Netball… Then Jess Thirlby Resigns 18.03.2026 55นาที

  Jess Thirlby has stepped down as England Netball head coach in a huge moment for the Roses.In this episode of Here If You Need Netball, Emily Wilson and Nia Jones react to the breaking news, look back on the Thirlby era, and ask the big question… what now for England Netball?From a historic Netball World Cup final to closing the gap on New Zealand, we assess how far England really came under Thirlby — and whether they ever truly cracked Australia when it mattered most.Plus, we break down Round 3 of the Netball Super League (NSL), including standout performances, early season trends, and what we’re learning about teams so far.In this episode:Jess Thirlby resigns as England Netball head coachHer legacy and impact on the RosesDid England improve or plateau under Thirlby?England’s record vs Australia, New Zealand and JamaicaNetball Super League Round 3 reviewWhat next for England NetballBig news. Big questions. And plenty of opinions.
• Pulse, Personalities & The Future of Netball | ft. Sam Bird 11.03.2026 1ชม. 19นาที

  Round two of the Netball Super League delivered everything, a one-goal thriller, a bit of pushing, and plenty of social media falloutThis week on Here If You Need - The Netball Pod, Emily Wilson and Nia Jones break down all the big talking points from the weekend, including London Pulse’s dramatic 51-50 win over Dragons and what it tells us about the start of the season. We also discuss the improvements in the broadcast (finally being able to actually see the action helps) and some of the wider conversations happening around the league.Plus, we’re joined by our first ever guest - London Pulse CEO and Director of Netball Sam Bird. Sam gives us a fascinating insight into what really goes on behind the scenes at a Super League club: from recruitment and player salaries to how England selection actually works and the identity that has helped Pulse become champions.In this episode:Round 2 reaction across the Netball Super LeaguePulse’s narrow win over Dragons and what it means for the seasonBroadcast improvements after last week’s criticismThe role of personality and controversy in growing the sportInside London Pulse with CEO & Director of Netball Sam BirdHow recruitment, contracts and England selections really workIf you love netball and the conversations around it, you’re in the right place.
• Blurry Cameras & Big Questions | NSL Round 1 Review 04.03.2026 51นาที

  "If they are going to put it on, they need to do it well." This week, Emily Wilson and Nia Jones break down a massive opening weekend of the Netball Super League that was unfortunately overshadowed by significant production failures. From blurry cameras to terrible spelling, we discuss why "just being grateful for a stream" isn't enough anymore.In this episode:Round One Deep Dive: Analysis of London Pulse vs. Manchester Thunder , the "smash and grab" win for Nottingham Forest over Mavericks , and Alice Harvey’s clinical performance for Loughborough.The Broadcast Rant: Nia reports back from her conversations with the NSL Managing Director and Sky Sports. We address the "cling film" stream quality , muffled mics , and why we need to stop comparing netball to the billion-dollar machine of football.The Participation Paradox: A frank discussion on the "biggest issue" in the sport: millions of people play netball, but far fewer actually consume it as fans.Inside the Commentary Box: Nia explains the five distinct roles in a sports broadcast—from lead comms to pundits—and why netballers are currently having to "double up" on all of them.Recorded on Tuesday 3rd March
• Super Cup Review | NSL 2026 Teams, Super Shot & Round 1 Predictions 25.02.2026 1ชม. 7นาที

  One tournament doesn’t decide the season… but it absolutely shows who’s organised and who’s winging it.We break down what the Super Cup revealed: Super Shot chaos (and why it still isn’t defended properly), Manchester Thunder’s surprisingly flat day, Leeds Rhinos looking properly connected, Dragons making a statement, Loughborough's stunning hoists and why Pulse looked the most complete even without lifting the trophy. Plus our players of the day, broadcast polish chat (yes, we noticed the mic covers), and quickfire round 1 predictions.