Serena Guthrie MBe

former professional netball player

Serena is a former England netball captain and three-time World Cup veteran who earned 110 international caps and led the Vitality Roses to a historic Commonwealth Games gold medal in 2018. A four-time Netball Super League champion with Team Bath, she now serves as a BBC Sport pundit and Jersey Netball's Performance Lead. She is also the founder of the youth-focused community platform Legacy Netball.

Serena is a former England Netball captain and one of the most iconic figures in the sport. Over a 15 year career, she earned 110 international caps, representing the Vitality Roses at three Netball World Cups (2011, 2015, 2019) and two Commonwealth Games (2014, 2018), where she played a key role in England’s historic gold medal win in 2018.

Known for her exceptional athleticism, energy and leadership, Serena also enjoyed a successful domestic and international club career with Team Bath, Northern Mystics and Giants Netball. Her honours include four Netball Super League titles with Team Bath (2007, 2009, 2010, 2013), a Suncorp Super Netball title with Giants Netball in 2018, and multiple international medals including bronze at the World Cup (2011, 2019), plus gold and silver at the World Netball Series (2011, 2012).

Off the court, Serena has continued to make her mark. In 2022 she retired from playing after announcing her pregnancy and went on to become Performance Lead for Jersey Netball, where she also launched Youth Nets, a ten week programme encouraging young people to get involved in the sport. She is the founder of Legacy Netball, a community driven platform aimed at inspiring the next generation.

Serena has worked with brands including Flyhawk and Lucozade, and was recently inducted into the Jersey Sport Hall of Fame in recognition of her outstanding contribution to netball.

Her media career continues to grow, having featured as a BBC Sport pundit, offering expert insight and commentary during England international netball matches.