Netball: Is funding boost for 'uncool' sport 'ludicrous'?

A £16.9m windfall has failed to generate positive publicity despite a thrilling show from England Roses against Australia

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Australia's Susan Pettitt in action during a hard-fought victory over England at Wembley

On the face of it British netball has had a good week. In a thrilling performance, England Roses lost by one point to world champions Australia in a match shown live on the BBC. On Monday netball was awarded £16.9m by Sport England for grassroots development.

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