Netball: IoM to host UKAF and Northern Ireland this weekend

Three days of matches to take place at NSC 

Isle of Man Netball is set to host a series of matches against UK opposition this weekend.

Four Island teams will be involved in a selection of friendly matches across a three-day event at the NSC running from this evening (28 April) through to Sunday (30 April).

The first match tonight will see the Man-x Rams men's squad take on a UK Armed Forces (UKAF) team from 7pm.

On Saturday, the main event will see the Manx Rams ladies team face the UK Armed Forces at 1pm in a preparation match for the Island side's involvement in the 2023 Europe Netball Open Challenge in Cardiff from 10-14 May.

Also included in the event are matches for the Isle of Man's U21 and U17 teams in separate contests against a Northern Ireland U17 development squad.

IoM Netball's Head of Performance, Claire Battye, explains what the main objectives are for the local sides this weekend:

Seating for spectators will only be out for Saturday matches only - you can see the full schedule of games below:

Friday, 28 April

Man-x Rams (Men's) v UKAF:  7-9pm

Saturday, 29 April

Manx Rams vs UKAF: 1pm

Isle of Man U21's vs Northern Ireland U17 Development: 4pm

Isle of Man U17's vs Northern Ireland U17 Development: 5.30pm

Sunday, 30 April

Isle of Man U21's vs Northern Ireland U17 Development: 9am

Manx Rams vs Man-x Rams (Men's): 10.30am

Isle of Man U17's vs Northern Ireland U17 Development: 11.45am