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| Nickname(s) | Manx Rams |
|---|---|
| Confederation | Netball Europe |
| Head coach | Claire Battye |
| Asst coach | Robert McKee |
| Manager | Deborah Evans |
| World ranking | 21  |
| Netball World Cup | |
| Appearances | none |
| Commonwealth Games | |
| Appearances | none |
The Isle of Man national netball team represents Isle of Man in international netball. [1]
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