The England Thorns are ready and raring for their first-ever international men’s test series on home soil when they face the Jamaica Suns later this month and tickets are available here.
History is set to be made on Wednesday 28 June as the three-match series – also England Men’s and Mixed Netball Association’s (EMMNA) first ticketed event – gets underway at the Jean Brown Arena in Redbridge.
The action then moves to the David Ross Sports Village in Nottingham on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 July as both sides continue the battle to be crowned champions.
With both teams eager to prove their quality and come out on top, fans can expect to witness some truly impressive displays of athleticism and skill.
Head Coach Sharron Lewis-Burke has named her 15-strong squad for the inaugural Thorns test series.
😍 SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT 😍@coach1lb has picked her England Thorns to take on the Jamaica Suns in our inaugural Home International Series 🔥
📅 28.06 at Jean Brown Arena, London
📅 01.07 & 02.07 at David Ross Sports Village, Nottingham
🎟️ https://t.co/Vy8DQJQu1Q#netballforall pic.twitter.com/284cQSToYO
— England Men's & Mixed Netball Association – EMMNA (@EnglandMMNA) June 14, 2023
The weekend’s fixtures are exciting double headers with the EMMNA Mixed team taking on the Trailblazers U25 squad on the Saturday and then matching up against a Mixed All-Star side featuring 2023 Netball Super League stars and international men’s players.
Full Fixtures
Wednesday 28 June – England Thorns vs. Jamaica Suns – 7.45pm first centre pass – Jean Brown Arena, London
Saturday 1 July – England Mixed vs. Trailblazers U25 – 1pm first centre pass – David Ross Sports Village, Nottingham
Saturday 1 July – England Thorns vs. Jamaica Suns – 3pm first centre pass – David Ross Sports Village, Nottingham
Sunday 2 July – England Mixed vs. Mixed All-Star side – 1pm first centre pass – David Ross Sports Village, Nottingham
Sunday 2 July – England Thorns vs. Jamaica Suns – 3pm first centre pass – David Ross Sports Village, Nottingham
Get ready to be captivated by the fast-paced and exhilarating action and secure your tickets now.
Make sure you’re following @EnglandMMNA on Twitter for the latest news and updates.
