Summary

  • Coverage provided by Netball Europe

  • FT: England 61-48 Scotland

  • FT: Fiji 40-61 Wales

  • FT: England 75-44 Northern Ireland

  1. What are the Netball Europe Open Championships?published at 11:13 British Summer Time 6 October 2017

    It is an annual round-robin European championships that features Wales, England, Northern Ireland and Scotland and an invitational side, who are Fiji this year.

    England, ranked third in the world, are the final team to start their tournament in the today's first match against Scotland who are ranked 12th. This will be followed by Fiji (ranked 8th) taking on Wales (ranked 7th). The final game of the day sees England play their second game of the day against Northern Ireland, currently ranked the tenth best side in the world.

  2. Walking Netball: 'It works miracles'published at 11:12 British Summer Time 6 October 2017

    Trying to remember the last time you played netball?

    For most of us, it's probably back in our school days.

    But, fear not! Whatever your age, ability or fitness level, you can get back into netball.

    These ladies have, and they absolutely love it!

    Walking netball training session in Stockport, Greater Manchester
  3. Get Inspired: How to get into Netballpublished at 11:09 British Summer Time 6 October 2017

    Do you want to join over 156,000 women every week who play the fastest-growing and most popular team sport for women in the world?

    There are various ways to get into netball wherever you live in the UK. The traditional game involves seven players on each side, and the most important elements are balance, coordination and teamwork.

    To find a club and loads more information, visit the BBC Get Inspired web page here.

    CookeyImage source, Getty Images
    Image caption,

    England international Pamela Cookey captained her country and earned 114 caps before retiring in 2015.

  4. Netball Europe fixtures, results & coveragepublished at 11:09 British Summer Time 6 October 2017

    Times are BST and subject to late changes.

    Thursday, 5 October

    Fiji 34-52 Scotland

    Wales 46-47 Northern Ireland

    Friday, 6 October

    12:00-13:30, England v Scotland, Connected TV and online

    18:00-19:30, Fiji v Wales, Connected TV and online

    20:00-21:30, England v Northern Ireland, Connected TV and online

    Saturday, 7 October

    10:30-12:00, Fiji v Northern Ireland, Connected TV and online

    16:00-17:30, Wales v Scotland, Connected TV and online

    18:00-19:30, England v Fiji, Connected TV and online

    Sunday, 8 October

    10:00-11:30, Scotland v Northern Ireland, Connected TV and online

    12:00-13:30, England v Wales, Connected TV and online