Chief Executive Officer @EnglandNetball
Joined September 2012
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Fran Connolly retweeted
21 Nov 2025
Supporting @NetballJamaica 🇯🇲
📰 Only the @CopperBoxArena leg (13 & 14 Dec) of the @Vitality_UK Netball Horizon Series will take place.
Fundraising initiatives, including £1 from every ticket purchased going to @WCKitchen, will contribute to relief efforts in Jamaica ⬇️
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Fran Connolly retweeted
17 Nov 2025
We need you 🫵
👊 The @Vitality_UK Netball International Series heads to Manchester’s @AOArena in a winner takes all clash between the Vitality Roses and the Silver Ferns.
Be part of the moment, tickets are available now ⬇️
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Fran Connolly retweeted
12 Nov 2025
Your upcoming TV viewing sorted 🍿
📺 The @SkyNetball team will broadcast the @Vitality_UK Netball International Series on @SkySports.
See when and where to watch ⬇
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Fran Connolly retweeted
14 Nov 2025
Building to @Glasgow_2026 🧱
🗓️ A three-match series away to @Netball_SA has been added to the Vitality Roses' Commonwealth Games preparations.
Tap for all the details and tickets to the upcoming home series ⬇️
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Fran Connolly retweeted
31 Oct 2025
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by Hurricane Melissa.
We stand shoulder to shoulder with our @NetballJamaica colleagues and friends 💛💚
ALT England and Jamaica stand in a huddle on court.
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Fran Connolly retweeted
24 Oct 2025
Bringing you more beyond the court 🎙️
🤝 Catch a live recording of ‘Just As Well’ podcast on court before the final game of the Vitality International Series against New Zealand as we launch a year-long partnership with Women’s Health UK.
Find out more and get your tickets 📲
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Fran Connolly retweeted
20 Oct 2025
One night, 12 worthy winners 🏆
✨ The national ONE Awards recognised the amazing people who volunteer and make netball happen.
Read all about the winners ⬇️
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Fran Connolly retweeted
1 Oct 2025
Fixtures: in. Rivalries: re-loading. We are SO back. 💥
🤩 #NSL2026 starts with the Netball Super Cup on 21 February before 14 thrilling rounds, including three double header weekends!
Find all the fixtures for one unmissable 2026 season below 👇
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Fran Connolly retweeted
30 Sep 2025
🖼️ A six-month exhibition at @Heritage_Quay
📖 Sharing untold stories
🌹 On-court celebrations
England Netball turns 100 in 2026 and we've got big plans 🥳
Ahead of our centenary and this National Sporting Heritage Day, share your netball milestones using #NSHD2025 💬
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Fran Connolly retweeted
28 Sep 2025
✊ Back the bid.
💜 Show the power of the Netball Family.
⏰ It’s netball’s time!
We’re uniting with nations worldwide to sign a global pledge in support of netball's inclusion in the Olympic Games Brisbane 2032 🌍
➡ Make your pledge today!
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Fran Connolly retweeted
27 Sep 2025
One more push 💪
❤️ Our young Roses will regroup and be ready for their final game of the Netball World Youth Cup against South Africa.
📺 Watch the third-place play-off live and free on NetballPass at 4pm (UK time) on Sunday 28 September.
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Fran Connolly retweeted
25 Sep 2025
Her voice matters 🗣️
NETBALLHer’s I Wish I Knew is here to support women and girls in building their confidence around female health and wellbeing, and it all starts with one simple sentence 💖
What’s your ‘I wish I knew...’ story? Tell us 👇
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Fran Connolly retweeted
25 Sep 2025
In the groove 💃
🚀 England U21s have booked their spot in the final four with a 64-33 victory over Scotland.
Watch the best bits ⬇️
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Fran Connolly retweeted
15 Sep 2025
💬 "I’m excited to serve, to listen, and especially, to lead"
Introducing our new Honorary President: @EboniBChambers! 🌹
👏 Eboni takes over the voluntary role from Joan Mills MBE. A huge thank you to Joan for everything she’s done and continues to do for our sport!
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Fran Connolly retweeted
29 May 2025
🌹 @Vitality_UK Roses programme
✨ Future Roses programme
🌍 Netball World Youth Cup training squad
@JessThirlby and @soniaMkoloma have revealed the returners, rising stars and new faces for the 2025-26 season 📋
🖱 Look through the graphics and tap the link for the details!
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Fran Connolly retweeted
16 May 2025
Hitting the high street 🤩
🗓️ @superdrug Online Doctor are teaming up with the NSL to take over select Superdrug stores across the country from 21 May to 17 June!
The best part? Four stores will host exclusive meet and greets with #NSL2025 stars 🙌
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Fran Connolly retweeted
31 Dec 2024
Our research following the Paris 2024 Olympics shows that 38% of girls dream of reaching the top in sport today.
This is up from 29% of girls in 2023, showing girls are more inspired than ever by the visibility they’re seeing in the media.
Read more: womeninsport.org/resource/ch…
ALT Girls' dream rates in sport reach an all-time high
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Fran Connolly retweeted
25 Nov 2024
The @Vitality_UK Netball Horizon Series continues 💪
⏰ Set your reminders, have a power nap and get the snacks in as it's a 23:30 GMT start!
Tune in across @BBCiPlayer, the @BBCSport website and app (UK), or NetballPass (international) 💻
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Fran Connolly retweeted
15 Nov 2024
"It's such a warm welcome here" ☺️
@JessThirlby from @EnglandNetball tells @anna_jameson_ about coming back to Manchester and the @thundernetball players in her squad.
🏴 v 🇯🇲
💻 Watch on @BBCiPlayer
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