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BBC News
30-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Panthers head coach Trip to leave at end of season
Birmingham Panthers head coach Jo Trip is to leave the club at the end of the Netball Super League 34-year-old Kiwi was NSL coach of the year in 2023 and 2024 but has "decided to explore new opportunities".There are three rounds left in the NSL season but Panthers have already been ruled out of play-off contention."As the club continues to grow and we make plans for the future, this decision follows the natural conversations that happen at the end of a season," read a club statement."Jo has decided to explore new opportunities and will leave with our huge gratitude and respect. Her drive and leadership have been felt by all involved with the club."This is Birmingham's first season, having been formed from the ashes of Severn Stars - where Trip was player-coach in the past two seasons, leading them to a top-four finish in has focused on coaching this year, with Panthers winning three and losing eight of their 11 games in an injury-hit Gabby Marshall was forced to retire after suffering two concussions in a month, and last week they lost star shooter Sigi Burger to a season-ending medial collateral ligament exec-chair Alison Kay said: "Her energy and commitment have left a lasting impact on all who worked with her. We wish her every success in the next chapter of her journey."Trip added: "Being part of the Panthers' journey as the club's first-ever head coach has been a privilege. With two home games remaining, we're focused and determined to finish this campaign strong and do you [the fans] proud."
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dragons edge Panthers for first win of the season
Cardiff Dragons claimed their first win of the Netball Super League season as they beat Birmingham Panthers on Friday. Having started the campaign with seven straight losses, the Dragons overcame a narrow half-time deficit to secure a 61-57 victory at the Skydome Arena. The Panthers led 34-32 at midway point and were still a point up at the end of the third quarter. It was level at 57-57 with five minutes remaining but the Dragons edged ahead through goal attack Phillipa Yarranton and she added a super shot to extend the lead. Goal shooter Georgia Rowe, who top-scored for the Dragons with 39 goals, wrapped up the win for the Super League's last-place side. The Panthers had a marginally better shooting success rate, 86% to the Dragons' 85%, with Sigi Burger scoring 46 goals, but were outshot 67 to 55 by the visitors. Dragons are now just four points behind Panthers in seventh. Friday, 9 May Birmingham Panthers 57-61 Cardiff Dragons Saturday, 10 May Loughborough Lightning v Leeds Rhinos (18:00, BBC Red Button and iPlayer) Sunday, 11 May Nottingham Forest v Manchester Thunder (16:00) London Mavericks v London Pulse (16:00) All times BST.
BBC News
09-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Dragons edge Panthers for first win of the season
Cardiff Dragons claimed their first win of the Netball Super League season as they beat Birmingham Panthers on started the campaign with seven straight losses, the Dragons overcame a narrow half-time deficit to secure a 61-57 victory at the Skydome Panthers led 34-32 at midway point and were still a point up at the end of the third was level at 57-57 with five minutes remaining but the Dragons edged ahead through goal attack Phillipa Yarranton and she added a super shot to extend the shooter Georgia Rowe, who top-scored for the Dragons with 39 goals, wrapped up the win for the Super League's last-place Panthers had a marginally better shooting success rate, 86% to the Dragons' 85%, with Sigi Burger scoring 46 goals, but were outshot 67 to 55 by the are now just four points behind Panthers in seventh. Fixtures and results Friday, 9 MayBirmingham Panthers 57-61 Cardiff DragonsSaturday, 10 MayLoughborough Lightning v Leeds Rhinos (18:00, BBC Red Button and iPlayer)Sunday, 11 MayNottingham Forest v Manchester Thunder (16:00)London Mavericks v London Pulse (16:00)All times BST.
