NewzNETBALL Jamaica (NJ) President Karen Baugh has promised entertainment galore as the Sunshine Girls look to tackle England’s Roses in the Horizon Series next month. The four-Test series was announced at a press conference held at S Hotel in New Kingston on October 13, 2026. The first two games are to be played in England on November 21 and 22 at the Copper Box Arena.
The Sunshine Girls are set to welcome the Roses to Jamaica on December 5 and 6. “When Jamaica and England meet on a netball court you can expect intense competition, a bit of drama, excitement, and if Jamaica has anything to do with it, a little extra flair,” Baugh said. BAUGH...when Jamaica and England meet on a netball court you can expect intense competition, a bit of drama, excitement, and if Jamaica has anything to do with it, a little extra flair (Photo: Collin Reid) “...This is much more than just two netball matches...
it is an international sporting event, a celebration of our Sunshine Girls, and an opportunity to showcase the best of Jamaica netball and Brand Jamaica. This is definitely a rivalry worth watching.” The Horizon Series — contested in honour of netball icons Molly Rhone of Jamaica and Jean Hornsby of England — began in 2024 with a classic. Baugh recalled her favourite match, one she ranks alongside the 2026 Commonwealth Games win over Australia.
“That first match here against England, [in] the last second, we were leading by one and Shanice [Beckford] literally ran down the clock to prevent them from scoring again — and we won in the last second to tie the series. We went on to win the last game and won the series 2-1,” she said. That Jamaica team had trailed 1-0 after the England leg — drawing the first, losing the second — before coming home to win the series.
In 2025 Hurricane Melissa forced the cancellation of the Jamaica leg, and England won the two matches played in England. “The trophy, our trophy, is currently in England so we have a question to settle in 2026: Will the Rhone Hornsby Trophy be coming home?” Baugh asked. In a historic first, Jamaica’s men’s team, The Suns, have been invited by England Thorns to play the curtain-raiser in London.
“It is a great opportunity for the male players to showcase their talent, and we wish The Suns every success in what is promised to be an exciting contest,” Baugh said. Baugh said that for the home leg of the series, fans wil…
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