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Jess Thirlby has stepped down as England Netball head coach with immediate effect, four months before the Commonwealth Games.
Anna Stembridge will take over as interim head coach to oversee England's Commonwealth Games campaign.
The decision follows England's 2-1 series defeat against South Africa, cited as context for leadership changes.
Sky Sports expert Tamsin Greenway said the timing of the departure is strange but could offer fresh impetus for the team.
Greenway highlighted Thirlby's role in developing players like Liv Murphy, Funmi Fadoju, and Fran Williams as part of a strong program.
Stembridge's appointment is described as a potential fresh direction for a win-ready group of players.
Greenway emphasized the need to balance consistency with disruption as England builds toward major competitions.
Stembridge previously coached England from 2011 to 2015 and led the team to gold in the World Netball Series.
The Roses' upcoming campaign includes notable players like Liv Murphy, Sharni Layton, and Jo Harten.
The announcement comes as England aims to build for the World Cup and future international campaigns.

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Five people, including two children, were rushed to hospital after a 15-vehicle crash on the M73 near Gartcosh.
The incident occurred shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Sunday on the M73 at Gartcosh Interchange.
Three fire appliances and a heavy rescue unit attended the scene, along with multiple ambulance crews.
Two patients were taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and two to the Royal Hospital for Children.
A fifth person was transported to Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
The northbound route was closed between Baillieston Interchange and Mollinsburn Interchange during emergency response.
The road reopened shortly before 4 a.m. on Monday after debris clearance.
Police were seeking comment from authorities as investigators assess the crash.
Amey SW Trunk Roads described the incident as a '15-vehicle RTC' and urged drivers to avoid the area.
The incident occurred at Gartcosh Interchange on the M73 in North Lanarkshire, east of Glasgow.

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Experts are weighing fertility-based rat control as poisons lose effectiveness against super rats in the UK.
In Birmingham, residents report rabbit-sized rats roaming streets amid a broader northern and Scottish spread.
Researchers are testing a contraceptive bait called EP-1 that matched poison effectiveness in trials.
A virus-based bait aims to trigger sterilization without affecting other wildlife.
Researchers are developmentally pursuing a hormone-based solution to induce early menopause in female rats.
Experts warn hormones could contaminate water systems and trials may be years away from use.
The debate includes ethical concerns about predatory birds eating poisoned rats and the impact on wildlife.
Glue traps have been banned in Wales, with Scotland planning to follow, signaling a shift in methods.
The new strategies are to be discussed at an international conference on wildlife fertility control.
Experts emphasize a cautious approach, noting the timeline and ecological risks before any rollout.

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Jess Thirlby has stepped down as England Netball head coach effective immediately ahead of the Commonwealth Games.
Anna Stembridge will assume the head coach role for the 2026 Commonwealth Games during the transition.
Thirlby led England to a 2023 World Cup silver and 2025 Netball Nations Cup glory during nearly seven years in charge.
England Netball CEO Fran Connolly thanked Thirlby for leadership and the Roses' development.
Former Roses captain Olivia Murphy joins England as assistant coach on a secondment from Loughborough Sport.
England, 2018 Commonwealth Games champions, aim to return to medal contention at the upcoming Games.
Thirlby cited personal family reasons for stepping down from the Roses role.
England Netball emphasized momentum and foundations to carry into the next phase of the Roses' journey.
Sky Sports notes Thirlby described her Roses tenure as the most rewarding period of her professional career.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games head coaching transition was confirmed to be for the Games in Glasgow.

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