London Pulse v Celtic Dragons – All You Need To Know
Netball Super League Round 8
Copper Box Arena Sunday 26th March 2023, 6:00pm GMT
After a bye weekend for Round 7, Pulse are looking to capitalise on the win v Sirens, using the time to train hard and hone in on learning from the first 6 matches.
Last season, London Pulse took both the home and away win v Celtic Dragons and will be looking to repeat that in the 2023 season. Sunday’s match will celebrate our athletes and coaches origins as part of the Show Your International Colours round. We invite all attending the game to wear their international colours or bring a national flag.
Here’s everything you need to know about the clash with Celtic Dragons
How to follow…
This match can be viewed on Sky Sports Youtube here
Quarter score updates will be available across social media
Merch…
Merchandise including replica kit and many other items will be available on the mezzanine level of the Copper Box Arena
Team News…
Head Coach Sam Bird goes into the fixture with a full squad.
“It’s been great to utilise the bye weekend to work on the areas of learning we have had in the first 6 matches. We are excited to get back in front of our home crowd this weekend as we face Celtic Dragons.”
Rd Six Team Stats:
Team Shooting Stats: 95% (Berri 94%, Olivia 95%, Sacha 100%)
Defensive Stats: Tips 30 (Funmi 12, Zara 4); Interceptions 9 (Jade 4, Ellie 2, Funmi 2)
Successful Feeds: 76 (91%). Jade 33, Alicia 8, Chelsea 15, Ellie 7
The Opposition…
Celtic Dragons finished 10th in the 2022 season but are currently sitting in 8th position. NSL legend Rachel Dunn was added to the roster last week and will likely be a huge asset to the squad in the circle.
The London Pulse Family
At London Pulse, we are proud to be based in one of the most multicultural areas of the country where equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. Regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, sexual orientation or beliefs, everyone is welcome at our Club.
Please visit our website for opportunities to get involved with the club be it as a volunteer, participating in camps or joining us as a partner/sponsor
London Pulse Shoe Exchange
Don’t forget to bring your trainers (new and used but in good condition) to the Copper Box for donation. These will be redistributed to the local school community in East London via this programme led by our NSL athlete Ellie Rattu.
Travel…
Fans attending Sunday’s fixture at the Copper Box Arena should note that the easiest way to access the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is via public transport.
If you are driving there are two car parks close to the venue – Westfield Shopping Centre and Here East.
Fans are advised to check their journeys before travel, with resources such as TfL’s Journey Planner or the TfL Go app helping to plan your journey.
Supporters may also wish to visit the National Rail website to plan their journey if travelling on the rail network.