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NETBALL: Silver for Manx Rams in U17s Europe Netball Challenge

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10 new caps for national side

The Island's Manx Rams have come away from the U17s Europe Netball Challenge as silver medallists. 

Taking place in Northern Ireland, the 4-day tournament saw Emma Williams's squad go head-to-head with Gibraltar, Northern Ireland development, Switzerland, and the Republic of Ireland. 

The Rams started off strong with a 43-36 win against Gibraltar in their opening game, next up was the Northern Ireland development squad, which, despite hard graft, they lost out to 41-25.

On Saturday, the Rams bounced back with a dominating 60-23 win over Switzerland.

In their last game of the Challenge, the U17s lost to eventual tournament winners Republic of Ireland, 60-23.

Ten members of the squad received their first caps for the Isle of Man during the event.

 

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