LIVERPOOL WIN TITLE IN CLIFFHANGER FINISH
Liverpool Lizards became the first women's Champions League winners when they edged a thrilling 11-10 victory over City of Manchester at Coventry today.
Three goals by Liverpool captain Katie Hesketh put her side 11-8 up midway through the final period. Manchester hit back, scoring twice, but missing a final chance to equalise - which would have forced a penalty shoot-out decider.
Earlier, Otter claimed third place by defeating Coventry 18-11. Lucy Bullock (5) and Katy Cutler (4) led the Otter scoring; six of the Coventry goals were scored by Vicki Hawkins.
Manchester made no mistake in the men's final, beating Cheltenham 13-6, including a six-goal haul by Joe O'Regan. Solihull finished third, defeating Lancaster 12-10. See News page.
OTHER NEWS:
Steve Monico: The death has been announced of British League Life Member Steve Monico, who was chairman of the former men's National League from 2002 to 2010. He was a lifelong member and ex-player of the Bedford club.
Steve's loss follows the recent passing of the League’s immediate past-President Pippa Jones, former GB international and one of the sport’s most respected coaches and administrators. See News page.
BWPL Awards: See News page to discover winners of the League's Most Valuable Player awards.
Three goals by Liverpool captain Katie Hesketh put her side 11-8 up midway through the final period. Manchester hit back, scoring twice, but missing a final chance to equalise - which would have forced a penalty shoot-out decider.
Earlier, Otter claimed third place by defeating Coventry 18-11. Lucy Bullock (5) and Katy Cutler (4) led the Otter scoring; six of the Coventry goals were scored by Vicki Hawkins.
Manchester made no mistake in the men's final, beating Cheltenham 13-6, including a six-goal haul by Joe O'Regan. Solihull finished third, defeating Lancaster 12-10. See News page.
OTHER NEWS:
Steve Monico: The death has been announced of British League Life Member Steve Monico, who was chairman of the former men's National League from 2002 to 2010. He was a lifelong member and ex-player of the Bedford club.
Steve's loss follows the recent passing of the League’s immediate past-President Pippa Jones, former GB international and one of the sport’s most respected coaches and administrators. See News page.
BWPL Awards: See News page to discover winners of the League's Most Valuable Player awards.
BWPL 35/60 CELEBRATION
They’re back! The Great Britain men’s team who performed so magnificently at the London 2012 Olympics are getting together again to play a match against the current GB squad as one of the top-of-the-bill attractions at the League’s huge celebration event at Parliament Hill Lido, London, on 9 July.
BWPL 35/60, as this special day will be known, is a double celebration, marking the 60th anniversary of the men’s National WP League and 35 years since the formation of the original Women’s National League.
In addition to the reunion of Craig Figes and the GB 2012 heroes, the programme will include a match involving the current GB women’s squad.
There’s a festival of games for men’s and women’s team aged 40+. Add a poolside hog roast and bar and all is set for a fabulous day out – for water polo people of all ages, whether or not you’re in the water.
Click here to find all you need to know about the programme for the day, ticketing and a lot more.
They’re back! The Great Britain men’s team who performed so magnificently at the London 2012 Olympics are getting together again to play a match against the current GB squad as one of the top-of-the-bill attractions at the League’s huge celebration event at Parliament Hill Lido, London, on 9 July.
BWPL 35/60, as this special day will be known, is a double celebration, marking the 60th anniversary of the men’s National WP League and 35 years since the formation of the original Women’s National League.
In addition to the reunion of Craig Figes and the GB 2012 heroes, the programme will include a match involving the current GB women’s squad.
There’s a festival of games for men’s and women’s team aged 40+. Add a poolside hog roast and bar and all is set for a fabulous day out – for water polo people of all ages, whether or not you’re in the water.
Click here to find all you need to know about the programme for the day, ticketing and a lot more.
Welcome to the website of the BWPL, UK water polo's premier league competition!!
The British Water Polo League was launched in 2010 following the successful merger of the men's National League and the National Women's Water Polo League. Sadly, our 2020/21 season was wiped out by the pandemic But now we're back with a full programme of matches involving 64 teams from England, Scotland and Wales - 40 men's and 24 women's.
Particular thanks to James Reddick, of Polytechnic, for his help in creating this website. For more information about advertising, please contact BWPL Secretary Chris Ducker, chris.ducker@bwpl.org.
The British Water Polo League was launched in 2010 following the successful merger of the men's National League and the National Women's Water Polo League. Sadly, our 2020/21 season was wiped out by the pandemic But now we're back with a full programme of matches involving 64 teams from England, Scotland and Wales - 40 men's and 24 women's.
Particular thanks to James Reddick, of Polytechnic, for his help in creating this website. For more information about advertising, please contact BWPL Secretary Chris Ducker, chris.ducker@bwpl.org.
