2023 NSL Season Preview: Loughborough Lightning
THE 2023 Netball Super League (NSL) season is just around the corner, and clubs and fans alike are gearing up for another exciting season. After an eventful off season the 10 NSL clubs are ready to go for another year, and to prepare for the season, Rookie Me Central is going around the league and take […]
2022 VNSL team review: Loughborough Lightning
IN the wake of the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) season finishing, we have taken a look back at how each team fared. We continue the 11-team countdown with the second placed Loughborough Lightning, who after coming in as reigning premiers, fell one win short of grabbing yet another title. KEY NUMBERS Position: 2nd (Runners-up)Wins: […]
Manchester Thunders to 2022 VNSL title
WITHOUT a doubt the best team all year, Manchester Thunder stood up when it counted, claiming a memorable seven-goal win over Loughborough Lightning to take out the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) title. The Thunder dominated early, then weathered the second half comeback from the Lightning, to secure the 60-53 triumph and win their second […]
Thunder and Lightning to create grand final storm
THERE is little doubt the two best Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) teams are through to the decider, after top two sides Manchester Thunder and Loughborough Lightning both won their respective semi-finals. Their respective opponents – Team Bath and London Pulse – put up fights, but ultimately fell short against the sides, creating a grand final […]
VNSL Semi-Finals preview: Final four face off
IT is now or never for the four Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) finalists, with the knockout semi-finals taking place tonight at Sir David Wallace Arena. Ladder leaders Manchester Thunder went undefeated throughout the 2022 season, and will be strong favourites against fourth placed Team Bath, the first of two semi-finals at the arena. The second […]
Loughborough proves Lightning does strike twice
SEVERN Stars won their second game of the season in Round 16, as Loughborough Lightning went 2-0 across the weekend in the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL). All the rescheduled games were completed, meaning teams will be back on track heading in Round 17 next weekend.
Lightning strikes in second term
LOUGHBOROUGH Lightning struck during a dominant second term to overcome a determined Leeds Rhinos outfit in a tight Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) Round 11 clash last night. The Lightning joined Saracens Mavericks as the Monday night winners to close out another eventful weekend of action for the United Kingdom-based competition.
Lightning strike as Thunder, Storm prevail
LOUGHBOROUGH Lightning have bounced back from their first loss of the season to post a comprehensive 20-goal win over London Pulse, as Team Bath, Manchester Thunder and Surrey Storm also celebrated Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) victories.
Thunder defeat Lightning, very, very frightening
MANCHESTER Thunder stands alone at the top of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) ladder after defeating Loughborough Lightning in a grand final rematch for the ages. Both sides were undefeated heading into the match, with top spot up for grabs, but it was the Thunder who emerged victorious by five goals. In the other clash, […]
Sirens sound in time before Storm warning
WINNING the match of the day, Strathclyde Sirens got up over Surrey Storm in a two-goal thriller as one of a trio of contests in the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL). After Manchester Thunder won the Friday night thriller by four goals against Team Bath to open proceedings, it was the Sirens who won in a […]
