Off Court with Jade Clarke, Leeds Rhinos & England

What position do you play?
C/WD
What do you enjoy most about netball?
I love the connection you feel with the team, all working together to achieve a goal, and I love how fast and aggressive netball is!
Best player you have ever played with?
So many amazing players but Olivia Murphy always stands out to me, she was my first England Captain and her skill. Level is next level, one of a few players that are equally good on attack and defence.
Best player you have ever played against?
Laura Langman and Serena Guthrie two of the fittest players ever I much preferred when I got to play on the same team as them.
What do you look for in a netball shoe?
I love a shoe that I don’t have to wear in and can just put on and play in, so it has to fit perfect. I love a netball shoe that’s cushioned as there’s so much impact and flexible but sturdy also.

What other sports do you play or follow?
I love watching athletics and grew up watching Colin Jackson and Sally Gunnell. Whenever we have some time off netball I love doing social sport like touch rugby, handball volleyball or basketball
Burning ambition?
To win the World Cup.
If you didn’t play Netball, what do you think you would have done?
I would be coaching netball and running adult fun games sessions which I would join in!
Describe Netball in 3 words?
Fun, fast, tough.
Why should young people get involved with Netball?
Its a sport for life, so much fun to play and build friendships.
There’s netball available to play at every level, its great for fitness and mental health.