In a major coaching announcement for international sport, Anna Stembridge has officially been appointed as the new head coach of the England netball team. The confirmed appointment places Stembridge directly in charge of the national squad, where she will take full responsibility for leading England across their forthcoming international campaigns.
According to the details of the announcement, Stembridge will serve as England head coach through to the 2027 Netball World Cup. This multi-year agreement provides the English national setup with long-term stability and defined leadership at the helm, ensuring that the new head coach oversees the full competitive cycle leading directly into the premier tournament.
The 2027 Netball World Cup is scheduled to be held in Sydney, establishing the host city as the ultimate destination for England under Stembridge's guidance. Working toward the tournament in Sydney will stand as the central priority of her tenure as head coach, with the squad focusing on elite preparation for the pinnacle event of world netball.
With the competitive pathway through to Sydney now officially confirmed, Stembridge's appointment brings long-term clarity to the England netball program for the upcoming years. The national team can now turn their full attention to the journey ahead, as Stembridge steps in to lead England all the way through to the 2027 Netball World Cup.