29 May 2025

England Future Roses call up for NIC Rhinos duo

VITALITY ROSES CONFIRMED FOR 2025-26 PROGRAMME

Congratulations to our two NIC Rhinos Cassie Howard, and Sophie Egbaran, who have been selected in the Vitality Future Roses programme. Sophie Egbaran also being featured in the Netball World Youth Cup training squad which runs for the top athletes in the Under 21's age group. Both Rhinos have had a stellar season so far and look to show off their talent at the representative level. 

The Vitality Roses programme is a year-long initiative featuring UK-based training camps, domestic and international competitions, and in-club support during the season. Players are chosen through a detailed assessment of their performances. Those not selected remain eligible for competition.

The Future Roses programme supports rising talent, offering elite training and international experience. Eighteen athletes have been selected, including standout performers from the NPL, NXT Gen League, and emerging NSL players.

Future Roses programme

Athlete ClubPosition
Celena Appleby-Prince  LexisNexis Cardiff DragonsDefence
Sophie EgbaranNIC Leeds RhinosShooter
Tamilore FapohundaManchester Thunder (NXT GEN)Defence
Hannah GibsonLondon Pulse (NXT GEN)Shooter
Alice HarveyLoughborough LightningDefence
Molly HoleLoughborough Lightning (NXT GEN)Defence
Cassie HowardNIC Leeds RhinosMidcourt
Isabelle KayeLoughborough Lightning (NXT GEN)Midcourt
Sophie KellyLondon PulseShooter
Niamh KilgallenBirmingham Panthers (NXT GEN)Midcourt
Hannah KnightbridgeLondon Pulse (NXT GEN)Midcourt
Suzie LiverseidgeLondon MavericksMidcourt
Rihanna LukeNottingham Forest Netball (NXT GEN)Defence
Jayda PechovaNottingham Forest NetballDefence
Isabella PhillipsLondon MavericksMidcourt
Alanna PullenTeam Bath (NXT GEN)Shooter/Midcourt
Kira RothwellLondon MavericksShooter
Emma ThackerLondon MavericksShooter



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