England goalkeeper Jaz Brown faces a lengthy rehabilitation after suffering a serious Achilles injury that requires surgery. The 24-year-old Leeds Rhinos player, who impressed in just three league matches since joining from Birmingham Panthers, will miss the remainder of the Netball Super League season and the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this summer.

Brown, who made her England debut against New Zealand in November 2025, was named Netball Super League team of the season in 2025. Doncaster-born Brown began as a promising tennis player before switching to netball in her late teens. Her absence creates a significant challenge for Leeds Rhinos, who signed her as a major coup in the close season.

The injury compounds England's difficulties ahead of Glasgow 2026, where they face Pool A opponents including world number one Australia. Head coach Jess Thirlby recently stepped down unexpectedly, with Anna Stembridge taking interim charge. Despite the setback, Brown remains determined to return stronger, targeting the 2027 season after what she called a "tough moment" in her career.