England Netball CEO Fran Connolly says online abuse in netball will not be toleratedNetball's leading parties in England will join the social media boycottEngland Netball CEO Fran Connolly says online abuse in netball will not be tolerated, as the governing body and the Netball Players Association join the social media boycott this weekend. Key organisations from other UK sports - such as the England and Wales Cricket Board, England Rugby, Premiership Rugby, Scottish Rugby, the Professional Darts Corporation, British Cycling and the Lawn Tennis Association - have opted to join, as have other broadcasters including BT Sport, At The Races and talkSPORT. The British Basketball League and Women's British Basketball League will also support the boycott along with key rugby league organisations including the Rugby Football League, Super League Europe, Rugby League World Cup 2021 and the Rugby League Players' Association. "Online abuse in netball will not be tolerated, and it is vital that we play our part in keeping our channels a positive space, free from hate and abuse," Connolly said, in a statement from England Netball. The Netball Players Association have also shared their commitment to the boycott and director Liz Bloor made their position clear on Friday.

Source: Sky sports April 29, 2021 16:30 UTC