ANZ Premiership preseason tournament: Newcomers and returnees
A MONTH out from the ANZ Premiership season and the Ōtaki preseason tournament is set to get underway this weekend with the teams preparing for another action packed year. There are a number of fresh faces joining the league with a mix of experience and youth set to take centre stage as they look to […]
VNSL 2021: Round 7 – Sunday wrap
ROUND 7 of the Sunday Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) clashes has brought a mixed bag of results as the Saracens Mavericks played out a thriller while the contest between Wasps and Strathclyde Sirens left no stone unturned playing out the second draw of the season. Manchester Thunder managed to find their way back onto the […]
ANZ Premiership: Mystics and Pulse bolster defensive stocks
THE ANZ Premiership is not too far away now and the competition is heating up with new additions joining the fray ahead of the season commencing. One of the most exciting inclusions is that of former England Roses defender Ama Agbeze who is set to pull on the Northern Mystics dress this season. Her acquisition […]
What is Loughborough Lightning’s recipe for success?
IT has been a season to remember so far for Loughborough Lightning with the side holding firm in top spot on the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) ladder and only getting better each time they step out on court. With composure to boot and quality players across the court, the Lightning have an aura they have […]
2021 VNSL: Team of the Week – Round 5/6
ROUND 5 and 6 of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) saw some stellar individual performances as players showcased their class and netball nous to get their side over the line. With big wins coming from Loughborough Lightning, Wasps Netball and Team Bath it is no surprise the trio of teams have a number of representatives […]
2021 VNSL Stats: Round 5/6
TWO rounds of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) happened over the weekend with Round 5 and 6 completed. It saw a number of players impress and showcase that the they are raring to go after their year long hiatus from netball. With newcomers aplenty and some familiar faces once again taking the court Draft Central […]
Collingwood and West Coast finalise 2021 lists
STILL a couple of months out from the opening round of the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN), West Coast Fever and Collingwood have finalised their lists with the training partners announced. A couple of familiar faces are set to suit up for their respective sides heading into the 2021 season while some young up and coming […]
Surrey pathway key to Kelly’s emergence
YOUNGSTER Sophie Kelly has taken the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) quite literally by storm, debuting for Surrey in Round 1 and announcing herself as an extremely talented goaler. In her first outing on the big stage, she posted 18 goals at 78 per cent to complement the likes of former Melbourne Vixens goal shooter Karyn […]
VNSL 2021: Round 5/6 preview -Another double round of action as VNSL ladder heats up
AFTER a week off, the combined Round 5/6 of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) is set to kick off on Friday night. Manchester Thunder and Team Bath look to keep their undefeated record intact while Loughborough Lightning will be eager to remain atop the ladder with another win. The Saracens Mavericks and Celtic Dragons are […]
2021 Constellation Cup: Young guns
THE Constellation Cup between Australia and New Zealand saw a number of fresh faces join the fold while a couple of familiar names reacquainted themselves with the squad and impressed across the four matches. This series will look at the young guns that got a chance to ply their trade for their respective nations and […]
Collingwood Magpies star against undermanned Swifts side in preseason clashes
COLLINGWOOD Magpies made light work of the NSW Swifts in both of their preseason matches in Tasmania over the weekend, highlighting some developing connections and the side’s scoring prowess. The Pies had a relatively stacked line-up in comparison to the Swifts who were missing a number of key players such as Maddy Proud, Paige Hadley […]
New Zealand clinch Constellation Cup title
IT was a history making performance by New Zealand, as the Ferns won their first Constellation Cup trophy in seven years thanks to a narrow two goal win over Australia (45-43) to sweep the series 3-1. Overcoming a half time deficit, the Ferns worked their way back into the contest against the Diamonds, ultimately overpowering […]
