{
  "id": 5530034,
  "title": "Welsh Feathers add Carter for World Cup qualifiers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/welsh-feathers-add-carter-for-world-cup-qualifiers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T09:21:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/welsh-feathers-add-carter-world-092134317.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Interim head coach Reinga Bloxham made a single alteration to the Welsh Feathers squad ahead of World Cup qualifiers in Scotland later this month. Millie Carter replaces Poppy Tydeman, who left the team. Carter, a former Cardiff Met student, earned her debut cap against Zimbabwe in November 2025. Former Dragons head coach Bloxham, who previously managed Wales at the Commonwealth Games, will serve as team manager and specialist coach, supported by Sarah Lewis. Wales' ranking fell from seventh to ninth following the Games, placing them at the top of their qualifiers. They will compete against the Republic of Ireland (21st), Northern Ireland (15th), and Scotland (10th) at the Playsport Arena in East Kilbride from September 25 to 27. Securing the top two spots will grant a place at the 2027 World Cup in Sydney, Australia. Wales finished ninth at the previous World Cup in 2023, defeating Scotland 57-42. The team will look to avenge their 56-47 pool loss to Scotland at the Commonwealth Games. Bethan Partridge (nee Dyke) leads the squad, with Leah Middleton (formerly of Dragons) serving as vice-captain. The team comprises five members from the Dragons squad for the 2026-27 Netball Super League season, as well as former Welsh player Phillipa Yarranton, who moved to Australia for new opportunities. Vicky Booth, Alex Johnson, Nansi Kuti, Zoe Matthewman, Caris Morgan, Megan Pilkington, and Georgia Rowe also feature in the squad. The qualifying fixtures are scheduled for Friday, September 25 (Wales vs Northern Ireland), Saturday, September 26 (Republic of Ireland vs Wales), and Sunday, September 27 (Northern Ireland vs Republic of Ireland and Scotland vs Wales).",
  "summary": "Welsh Feathers have named a 12-player squad to face Scotland, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland in Netball World Cup qualifying.",
  "key_points": [
    "Millie Carter replaces Poppy Tydeman for World Cup qualifiers.",
    "Reinga Bloxham, former Dragons head coach, manages Welsh Feathers.",
    "Wales aims to avenge 56-47 loss to Scotland at Commonwealth Games."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}