Netball: Isle of Man set to host Rising Stars Cup

Island to welcome teams from across Europe for competition

The Isle of Man will play host to an international netball competition over the next four days.

The U17 Rising Stars Cup will see six Under-17 teams - two local and four visiting nations - take part in a series of competitive fixtures at the NSC in Douglas from today until Sunday (5-8 March).

Along with the Isle of Man fielding both a first team and development squad, there will be representation from France, Gibraltar, Republic of Ireland and Switzerland.

Meanwhile, Isle of Man Netball is keen to hear from anyone who may be able to volunteer to help run the competition over the coming days.

For spectators, entry will be by donation to help support event costs.

For those who can't attend in person, matches will also be available to view on the Isle of Man Netball YouTube channel.

You can view the schedule for this weekend's matches below:

2026 U17 Rising Stars Cup (5-8 March, NSC, Douglas)

Thursday, 5 March

10.45am - France vs Gibraltar

1pm - Isle of Man vs Switzerland

3.15pm - Ireland vs Isle of Man Development

5.30pm - France vs Isle of Man

Friday, 6 March

9am - Gibraltar vs Switzerland

11.30am - Ireland vs France

2pm - Isle of Man Development vs Isle of Man

4.30pm - Gibraltar vs Ireland

Saturday, 7 March

9am - Switzerland vs Isle of Man Development

11.30am - Isle of Man vs Ireland

2pm - Gibraltar vs Isle of Man Development

4.30pm - France vs Switzerland

Sunday, 8 March

9am - France vs Isle of Man Development

11.30am - Gibraltar vs Isle of Man

2pm - Switzerland vs Ireland