History of the Wales Senior Team
From inception to current day; all the information on the national korfball team of WalesThe Senior Welsh Korfball Team is the pinnacle of any Welsh player’s playing career. Wales have competed at the IKF European Championships, IKF World Championship, IKF European Bowl, and the Korfball Commonwealth Championship. Currently, the senior Wales team is ranked 23rd in the world.
Current Squad
The Welsh Senior Team Squad is proudly served by:
| # | Player | Club | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Laura Pacey |  Cardiff City/Dinas Caerdydd |
7 | 2 |
2 |
Carla Bennett |  Norwich Knights |
29 | 37 |
3 |
Bethan Phillips | Birmingham City |
14 | 9 |
4 |
Catherine Davies | Bristol City |
3 | 0 |
5 |
Julie Prosser | Cardiff City/Dinas Caerdydd |
20 | 7 |
6 |
Ruth Campbell | Bristol Thunder |
40 | 32 |
7 |
Hannah Ager | Oxford City |
25 | 7 |
8 |
Jo Nash | Raptors |
7 | 1 |
9 |
James Wilcox | Cardiff City/Dinas Caerdydd |
14 | 20 |
10 |
Ramzi Barbir | Bristol Thunder |
45 | 83 |
11 |
John Williams | Nomads |
51 | 67 |
12 |
Kevin Jones | Manchester Warriors |
41 | 49 |
13 |
Rick Snowcroft | Birmingham City |
12 | 8 |
14 |
Nick Wilkins | Oxford City |
50 | 91 |
15 |
Tom Robinson | Cambridge Tigers |
5 | 1 |
Player profiles can be seen from the European Championships 2014 squad page.
Photos / Video In Action
Check out our Video section or our Photo Gallery in our Media Centre to see the senior team in action.
Past Results
European Championships 2014
| Date | Location | Score | Opponent | Result | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct 2014 | Portugal | 18-19 | Serbia | Draw (Lost Golden Goal) | World Korfball |
| 26 Oct 2014 | Portugal | 14-12 | Turkey | Win | World Korfball |
| 28 Oct 2014 | Portugal | 12-16 | Poland | Lost | World Korfball |
| 29 Oct 2014 | Portugal | 11-13 | Ireland | Lost | World Korfball |
| 30 Oct 2014 | Portugal | 15-18 | Serbia | Lost | World Korfball |
| 01 Nov 2014 | Portugal | 11-14 | Turkey | Lost | World Korfball |
International Friendly
| Date | Location | Score | Opponent | Result | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep 2014 | Surrey (England) | 12-9 | Ireland | Win | N/A |
Four Nations
| Date | Location | Score | Opponent | Result | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Sep 2014 | Croydon (England) | 6-23 | Catalonia | Lost | N/A |
| 6 Sep 2014 | Croydon (England) | 14-12 | Scotland | Win | N/A |
| 7 Sep 2014 | Croydon (England) | 6-26 | England | Lost | N/A |
| 7 Sep 2014 | Croydon (England) | 12-14 | Scotland | Lost | N/A |
European Bowl West
| Date | Location | Score | Opponent | Result | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2013 | Papendrecht (Netherlands) | 11-10 | France | Win | World Korfball |
| 18 Oct 2013 | Papendrecht (Netherlands) | 14-9 | Romania | Win | World Korfball |
| 18 Oct 2013 | Papendrecht (Netherlands) | 8-7 | Ireland | Draw (Win Golden Goal) | World Korfball |
| 18 Oct 2013 | Papendrecht (Netherlands) | 4-7 | Turkey | Lost | World Korfball |
World Championships 2011
| Date | Location | Score | Opponent | Result | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 2011 | Shaoxing (China) | 13-17 | China | Lost | World Korfball |
| 28 Oct 2011 | Shaoxing (China) | 6-28 | Catalonia | Lost | World Korfball |
| 29 Oct 2011 | Shaoxing (China) | 4-29 | Czech Republic | Lost | World Korfball |
| 31 Oct 2011 | Shaoxing (China) | 12-24 | Germany | Lost | World Korfball |
| 1 Nov 2011 | Shaoxing (China) | 14-25 | India | Lost | World Korfball |
| 2 Nov 2011 | Shaoxing (China) | 15-19 | Hong Kong | Lost | World Korfball |
| 4 Nov 2011 | Shaoxing (China) | 14-13 | South Africa | Win | Match Report |
European Championships 2010
| Date | Location | Score | Opponent | Result | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2010 | Almelo (Netherlands) | 7-32 | Czech Republic | Lost | World Korfball |
| 23 Oct 2010 | Almelo (Netherlands) | 9-27 | Portugal | Lost | World Korfball |
| 24 Oct 2010 | Almelo (Netherlands) | 17-13 | Turkey | Win | Match Report |
| 26 Oct 2010 | Rotterdam (Netherlands) | 18-15 | Scotland | Win | Match Report |
| 27 Oct 2010 | Rotterdam (Netherlands) | 12-17 | Poland | Lost | Match Report |
| 28 Oct 2010 | Rotterdam (Netherlands) | 14-18 | Hungary | Lost | World Korfball |
| 30 Oct 2010 | Rotterdam (Netherlands) | 11-10 | Ireland | Win | World Korfball |
Home Nations
| Date | Location | Score | Opponent | Result | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 May 2010 | Luton (England) | 7-2 | Ireland | Win | N/A |
| 9 May 2010 | Luton (England) | - | Great Britain Students | Win | N/A |
| 9 May 2010 | Luron (England) | 6-17 | England | Lost | N/A |
European Bowl West
| Date | Location | Score | Opponent | Result | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 2009 | Luxembourg City (Luxembourg) | 11-5 | France | Win | World Korfball |
| 7 Nov 2009 | Luxembourg City (Luxembourg) | 9-6 | Luxembourg | Win | World Korfball |
| 7 Nov 2009 | Luxembourg City (Luxembourg) | 8-3 | Ireland | Win | World Korfball |
| 8 Nov 2009 | Luxembourg City (Luxembourg) | 18-5 | Scotland | Win | World Korfball |
| 8 Nov 2009 | Luxembourg City (Luxembourg) | 12-6 | Sweden | Win | World Korfball |
Stadskanaal International Tournament
| Date | Location | Score | Opponent | Result | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov 2009 | Stadskanaal (Netherlands) | 17-9 | Germany | Lost | N/A |
Stadskanaal International Tournament
| Date | Location | Score | Opponent | Result | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Nov 2008 | Stadskanaal (Netherlands) | - | KV WSS | - | N/A |
| 9 Nov 2008 | Stadskanaal (Netherlands) | 14-12 | Slovakia | Won | N/A |
| 9 Nov 2008 | Stadskanaal (Netherlands) | 12-10 | Luxembourg | Won | N/A |
European Bowl Final
| Date | Location | Score | Opponent | Result | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Nov 2007 | Brno (Czech Republic) | 6-14 | Slovakia | Lost | World Korfball |
Stadskanaal International Tournament
| Date | Location | Score | Opponent | Result | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Nov 2007 | Stadskanaal (Netherlands) | 15-11 | Sweden | Win | N/A |
European Bowl West
| Date | Location | Score | Opponent | Result | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2007 | Luxembourg City (Luxembourg) | 11-4 | Sweden | Win | N/A |
| 12 May 2007 | Luxembourg City (Luxembourg) | 10-7 | France | Win | N/A |
| 12 May 2007 | Luxembourg City (Luxembourg) | 9-5 | Scotland | Win | N/A |
| 13 May 2007 | Luxembourg City (Luxembourg) | 8-4 | Luxembourg | Win | N/A |
| 13 May 2007 | Luxembourg City (Luxembourg) | 11-8 | Ireland | Win | N/A |
Commonwealth & Friends
| Date | Location | Score | Opponent | Result | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jul 2006 | London (England) | 10-13 | Ireland | Lost | N/A |
| 14 Jul 2006 | London (England) | 6-30 | England | Lost | N/A |
| 15 Jul 2006 | London (England) | 8-8 | Australia | Tie | N/A |
| 15 Jul 2006 | London (England) | 9-11 | South Africa | Lost | N/A |
| 16 Jul 2006 | London (England) | 11-8 | North America | Win | N/A |
| 16 Jul 2006 | London (England) | 9-8 | Scotland | Win | N/A |
Four Nations
| Date | Location | Score | Opponent | Result | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2006 | Luxembourg City (Luxembourg) | 17-5 | Greece | Win | N/A |
| 13 May 2006 | Luxembourg City (Luxembourg) | 12-13 | Scotland | Lost | N/A |
| 14 May 2006 | Luxembourg City (Luxembourg) | 10-6 | Luxembourg | Win | N/A |
Home Nations
| Date | Location | Score | Opponent | Result | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jul 2005 | London (England) | 4-19 | England | Lost | N/A |
| 9 Jul 2005 | London City (England) | 13-9 | Ireland | Win | N/A |
| 10 Jul 2005 | London (England) | 9-19 | Great Britain Students | Lost | N/A |
| 10 Jul 2005 | London City (England) | 16-9 | Scotland | Win | N/A |
Welsh International Records
Most career international appearances: 51, John Williams (2006-2014)
Most career consecutive international appearances: 30, Zoe Rose (2007-2013)
Oldest player: Dave Buckland, 45 years and 131 days (Wales v Turkey, 19 October 2013)
Youngest player: Cheya Tyson, 17 years and 250 days (Wales v Turkey, 19 October 2013)
Most career international goals: 91, Nick Wilkins (50 appearances, 2005-2014)
Most consecutive games scoring: 20, Dave Buckland (2006-2010)
Most appearances as Wales captain: 26, Nick Wilkins (2008-2014)
Best goals per game ratio: 2.5, Steve Jones(25 goals in 10 appearances, 2005-2007)
Most goals in a game: 8, Nick Wilkins (Wales v Scotland, 26 October 2010)
Most open play goals in a game: 5, Nick Wilkins (Wales v Scotland, 26 October 2010)
Most goals on an international debut: 3, Chris Gubby (Wales v Greece, 13 May 2006)
Most yellow cards in an international career: 1, John Williams (2006-2014)
Scorer of the first ever international goal for Wales: Steve Jones (Wales v England, 9 July 2005)
Record victory: Wales 18-5 Scotland (European Championships, 26 October 2010)
Record defeat: by 25 goals, joint record:
- Wales 7-32 Czech Republic (European Championships, 22 October 2010)
- Wales 4-29 Czech Republic (World Championship, 29 October 2011)
Highest score in a victory: 18, joint record:
- Wales 18-5 Scotland (European Bowl West, 8 November 2009)
- Wales 18-15 Scotland (European Championships, 26 October 2010)
Lowest score in a victory: Wales 7-2 Ireland (Home Nations, 8 May 2010)
Highest score in a defeat: Wales 18-19 Serbia (European Championships, 25 October 2014)
Lowest score in a defeat: 4, joint record:
- Wales 4-7 Turkey (European Bowl East, 19 October 2013)
- Wales 4-29 Czech Republic (World Championship, 29 October 2011)
- Wales 4-19 England (Home Nations, 9 July 2005)
Most goals conceded in a victory: 15, Wales v Scotland (European Championships, 26 October 2010)
Least goals conceded in a victory: 2, Wales v Ireland (Home Nations, 8 May 2010)
Most goals conceded in a defeat: 32, Wales v Czech Republic (European Championships, 22 October 2010)
Least goals conceded in a defeat: 7, Wales v Turkey (European Bowl East, 19 October 2013)
Consecutive victories: 8 (16 July 2006 – 4 November 2007)
Consecutive defeats: 6 (27 October – 2 November 2011)
Most defeats in one year: 8 (2014)
Most victories in one year: 6 (2007)
Most players in a squad from a single club: 6, joint record:
- Cardiff City (Home Nations, 2005)
- Cardiff City (European Bowl West, 2009)
Most Jones’ in one team: 4, joint record:
- Home Nations, 2005
- Stadskanaal International Tournament, 2007
Longest-serving international coach: Dave Buckland, 2 years (2008-2010)
Most championship wins in charge: 1, joint:
Steve Jones (European Bowl West, 2007)
Dave Buckland (European Bowl West, 2009)
Most international matches in charge: Dave Buckland, 19 (2008-2010)
Highest finish: 15th, 2011
Lowest finish: 15th, 2011
Most individual goals scored: 15, Ramzi Barbir
Most individual open-play goals scored: 13, joint record:
- Carla Bennett
- John Williams
Most individual goals in a game: 4, Ramzi Barbir (Wales v Germany, 31 October 2011)
Most individual open-play goals in a game: 4, Ramzi Barbir (Wales v Germany, 31 October 2011)
Most team goals scored in a game: 15 (Wales v Hong Kong, 2 November 2011)
Least team goals scored in a game: 4 (Wales v Czech Republic, 29 October 2011)
Most team goals conceded in a game: 29 (Wales v Czech Republic, 29 October 2011)
Least team goals conceded in a game: 13 (Wales v South Africa, 4 November 2011)
Most appearances: 7, joint record:
- Carla Bennett
- John Williams
- Nick Wilkins
- Ruth Campbell
- Zoe Rose
Highest finish: 11th, 2010
Lowest finish: 16th, 2014
Most individual goals scored: 39, Nick Wilkins
Most individual open-play goals scored: 23, Nick Wilkins
Most individual goals in a game: 8, Nick Wilkins (Wales v Scotland, 26 October 2010)
Most individual open-play goals in a game: 5, Nick Wilkins (Wales v Scotland, 26 October 2010)
Most team goals scored in a game: 18, joint:
Wales v Scotland (26 October 2010)
Wales v Serbia (25 October 2014)
Least team goals scored in a game: 7 (Wales v Czech Republic, 22 October 2010)
Most team goals conceded in a game: 32 (Wales v Czech Republic, 22 October 2010)
Least team goals conceded in a game: 10 (Wales v Ireland, 30 October 2010)
Most appearances: 13, joint record:
- Carla Bennett
- John Williams
- Nick Wilkins
- Ruth Campbell
Highest finish: 1st, joint:
- European Bowl West, 2007
- European Bowl West, 2009
Lowest finish: 2nd (European Bowl East, 2013)
Most individual goals scored: 24, Ramzi Barbir
Most individual open-play goals scored: 22, Ramzi Barbir
Most individual goals in a game: 5, joint:
- Steve Jones, Wales v France (European Bowl West, 12 May 2007)
- Nick Wilkins, Wales v Scotland (European Bowl West, 8 November 2009)
Most individual open-play goals in a game: 4, joint:
- Steve Jones, Wales v France (European Bowl West, 12 May 2007)
- Ramzi Barbir, Wales v Ireland (European Bowl West, 13 May 2007)
- Ramzi Barbir, Wales v Scotland (European Bowl West, 8 November 2009)
Most team goals scored in a game: 18 Wales v Scotland (European Bowl West, 8 November 2009)
Least team goals scored in a game: 4, Wales v Turkey (European Bowl East, 19 October 2013)
Most team goals conceded in a game: 14 Wales v Slovakia (European Bowl Final, 22 October 2010)
Least team goals conceded in a game: 3 Wales v Ireland (European Bowl West, 7 November 2009)
Most appearances: 12, joint record:
- John Williams
- Zoe Rose
Hall of Fame
| # | Name | Career | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Williams | 2006- | 51 | 67 |
| 2 | Nick Wilkins | 2005- | 50 | 91 |
| 3 | Ramzi Barbir | 2005- | 45 | 83 |
| 4 | Zoe Rose | 2006-2013 | 40 | 10 |
| 5 | Kevin Jones | 2005- | 40 | 49 |
| 6 | Ruth Campbell | 2008- | 40 | 32 |
| 7 | Dave Buckland | 2005-2013 | 37 | 64 |
| 8 | Carla Bennett | 2010- | 29 | 37 |
| 9 | Susan Jones | 2005-2010 | 26 | 9 |
| 10 | Hannah Ager | 2008-2014 | 25 | 7 |
| # | Name | Career | Goals | Caps | GPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nick Wilkins | 2005- | 91 | 50 | 1.82 |
| 2 | Ramzi Barbir | 2005- | 83 | 45 | 1.82 |
| 3 | John Williams | 2006- | 67 | 51 | 1.31 |
| 4 | Dave Buckland | 2005-2013 | 64 | 37 | 1.73 |
| 5 | Kevin Jones | 2005- | 49 | 40 | 1.23 |
| 6 | Carla Bennett | 2010- | 37 | 29 | 1.28 |
| 7 | Ruth Campbell | 2008- | 32 | 40 | 0.8 |
| 8 | Steve Jones | 2005-2007 | 25 | 10 | 2.5 |
| 9 | Ceri Jones | 2005-2010 | 21 | 20 | 1.05 |
| 10 | James Wilcox | 2013- | 20 | 14 | 1.43 |