2021 Constellation Cup preview: Ferns and Diamonds suit up for first time since 2019
INTERNATIONAL netball finally returns for the trans-Tasman nations this afternoon, as the Australian Diamonds and New Zealand Silver Ferns hit the court for the first time in well over a year, and gear up for a huge four-match Constellation Cup series. Whilst the series is usually hosted evenly between the two nations, due to ongoing […]
VNSL 2021: Round 4 preview – Teams look to consolidate strong starts in huge round of action
THE fourth round of Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) action will see 10 of the 11 teams go head-to-head once more, as Team Bath gets an extended break before the next double round commencing on March 12, handed the bye round this week. Whilst the ledger will even for a few side this round with the […]
VNSL 2021: Round 3 – Monday wrap
WITH a number of matches played on Sunday afternoon at Studio 001 in Wakefield, just two Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) matches remained as Monday night’s proceedings rolled around, with the first played between two sides heading into their second matchup of the weekend, and the second encounter between sides that had at least a week […]
VNSL 2021: Round 3 ladder update
A HUGE opening weekend of Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) action began last week, with Round 3 continuing over the past few days and proving how difficult it can be to predict outcomes given how much the competition has stepped up over the past few seasons. In a new series, each week Draft Central will compare the […]
VNSL 2021: Round 3 preview – Stars dealt early bye as blockbuster matchups continue
THE third round of Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) action will tip-off on Sunday afternoon, with six matches taking place at Studio 001 across Sunday and Monday. Intriguingly, while a couple of teams in Celtic Dragons and Surrey Storm take the court for their respective third and fourth matches this round alone, Severn Stars have an […]
VNSL 2021: Round 1/2 – Friday & Saturday wraps
THE opening weekend of Vitality Netball Superleague action was tantalising from the first look at the fixture, and the first five matches of the combined first and second rounds were no different as some massive encounters and scorelines set the tone for what is set to be a huge season. In our first VNSL wrap […]
VNSL 2021: Round 1/2 preview – Season to tip-off tonight
AFTER an 11 month absence, the Vitality Netball Superleague finally returns on the weekend with all 11 teams suiting up for the 2021 season as a huge opening weekend sees the first two rounds played at Studio 001 in Wakefield. Eleven matches will play across the exciting round of action, with nine teams playing two […]
2021 VNSL Team Previews: Saracens Mavericks
WITH the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) season just around the corner after a year-long hiatus due to the COVID-19 enforced cancellation in 2020, Draft Central takes a look at each team, its player list and expectations. The next club in focus is the Saracens Mavericks, with the franchise boasting some exciting prospects and looking to […]
2021 VNSL Team Previews: Loughborough Lightning
WITH the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) season just around the corner after a year-long hiatus due to the COVID-19 enforced cancellation in 2020, Draft Central takes a look at each team, its player list and expectations. The next focus in our series is Loughborough Lightning, with the talented side pushing their case for finals over […]
Pulse keen to get show on the road as VNSL season confirmed
THE Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) has had a longer break than most heading into 2021, with last year’s COVID-19 interruptions culminating in a cancelled season after just three and a half rounds of action. But a start date for the season was finally announced during the week, with Round 1 set to begin on Friday, […]
2021 VNSL players to watch: Imports – Part 1
THE 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) is edging ever closer, and while the competition does not yet have an official start date for the season given ongoing COVID-19 limitations, all 11 franchises are gearing up for a big year of netball after such a disrupted 2020. With so much talent at each team’s disposal, Draft Central has […]
Netball Legends Series: 5 things we learnt – VNSL All Stars
WITH the Netball Legend Series done and dusted there are plenty of positives to take out of the tournament for both sides. The first instalment delves into the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) All Stars side, with international talent from six nations coming together and showcasing plenty of flair as they did so. Tune in tomorrow […]
