Sophie Taylor

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VNSL 2021: Round 13/14 – Sunday/Monday wrap

THE second half of Round 13/14 was complete across Sunday and Monday, with five more massive contests completing a big weekend of action. Both Team Bath and Leeds Rhinos completed the round with two crucial wins from two, while Wasps Netball have a spanner in the works after dropping both of their games to the […]

GIANT first round win soured by Austin injury

GIANTS Netball made an excellent start to their 2021 Suncorp Super Netball campaign, but whilst their comprehensive 66-52 smashing of Adelaide Thunderbirds saw the side claim its first Round 1 victory since 2018, it was soured by a devastating blow to the front-end, with star goal attack Kiera Austin going down with a suspected anterior […]

Swifts outrun Firebirds in first SSN overtime thriller

WHAT many predicted to be the match of the opening round of Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) action did not fail to grab attention on Sunday afternoon, as the NSW Swifts claimed a thrilling three goal victory over the Queensland Firebirds in overtime. With the scores locked on 64-apiece at the final siren credit to a […]

VNSL 2021: Round 13/14 – Friday/Saturday wrap

A HUGE first half of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) round has played out over Friday and Saturday, with a social media blackout across the league not stopping any team from piling on the pressure and the Celtic Dragons from getting their maiden 2021 victory on the board. Surrey Storm (39) defeated by Celtic Dragons […]

VNSL 2021: Round 13/14 preview – Fourth double round of action set to separate top from bottom

YET another double round of action is upon the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL), and with the gap between the top and middle sides on the ladder gradually closing, the time is now for a couple of the mid-table teams to make their mark and really test the opposition. Plenty of quality games are on offer […]

VNSL 2021: Round 12 ladder update

THE Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) has returned for the second half of the competition, with all 11 teams set to play out the remainder of the season in London at the Copper Box Arena. Already plenty of enticing results have livened up the table across the round, with the mid-table logjam looking even more intriguing […]

2021 Stats wrap: ANZ Round 2 & VNSL Round 12

THE 2021 ANZ Premiership has started with a bang last week and has not stopped producing excellent performances, whilst the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) season has not skipped a beat in one of its most exciting seasons yet. This new-look stats wrap will also include Suncorp Super Netball stats with the season starting this […]

2021 SSN Season Preview: Queensland Firebirds

THE Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season has swung around once again with teams shaping up for an exciting year of netball. Having played through a global pandemic last season, the 2021 campaign will be hoping to restore a bit of normality to the netball world as the eight sides compete for that all-elusive premiership. Coach: […]

VNSL 2021: Round 12 – Sunday wrap

THE Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) returned for the second half of the season at the Copper Box Arena, with goal shooters dominating during Sunday’s proceedings in London. Celtic Dragons (34) defeated by Team Bath (51) Player of the match: Kim Borger (Team Bath) A fast start from the Celtic Dragons against the ladder leaders was unfortunately […]

ANZ Premiership Sunday wrap: Stars sweep Tactix to remain undefeated as Pulse upset new-look Magic

SUNDAY’S ANZ Premiership matches saw plenty of action in a huge second round of the season, seeing Northern Stars take out top spot with a victory over Mainland Tactix to be the only side left undefeated, as the Tactix unfortunately hold the mantle of being the team in the opposite position with zero wins from […]

VNSL 2021: Round 12 preview – Second half of season gets underway at Copper Box Arena

A MUCH needed week away from Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) action saw no teams take the court last weekend, instead offering up a bye round ahed of the second leg of the season which kicks off at a second venue, Copper Box Arena in London. Teams will hope to be refreshed heading into this round […]

2021 SSN Preview: Collingwood Magpies

THE Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season has swung around once again with teams shaping up for an exciting year of netball. Having played through a global pandemic last season, the 2021 campaign will be hoping to restore a bit of normality to the netball world as the eight sides compete for that all-elusive premiership. Coach: […]

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