Natalie Metcalf (née Haythornthwaite)

Natalie Metcalf (née Haythornthwaite) is an England international netball player who has represented her country 89 times. A key member of the England Roses squad, she was part of the team that won gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, and won both bronze and silver medals at Netball World Cup in 2019 and 2023.

Natalie studied at Speech & Language Therapy at Leeds Beckett University, where she played for Yorkshire Jets. She has since built a successful professional career, competing in the Netball Super League for Manchester Thunder and Wasps Netball, as well as representing New South Wales Swifts in the Australian Super Netball League.

Alongside her playing career, Natalie has remained committed to promoting netball and inspiring the next generation, using her platform to support the growth and visibility of the sport both nationally and within local communities.