Netball Legends Series: 5 things we learnt – England Roses
WITH the Netball Legends Series done and dusted there are plenty of positives to take out of the tournament for both sides. The second instalment looks at the England Roses who walked away with a clean sweep of the series. It was a great opportunity for a number of fresh faces to get out on […]
Quashie and Haythornthwaite star in Netball Legends Series
AFTER a huge week of netball in the UK, we look back at the three-match Netball Legends Series between the England Roses and Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) All Stars and which players really stepped up to the task. Roses take out first win of Netball Legends Series Roses too strong in game two of Netball […]
Roses complete clean sweep of VNSL All Stars in Legends Series
ENGLAND Roses completed a clean sweep of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) All Stars over the weekend, with a third dominant performance seeing the side collect the Jean Hornsby Cup and bragging rights in the Netball Legends Series. Another excellent performance from the squad – with a number of changes to the starting seven – […]
“It’s not about individuals, it’s about the team” – Dragons look to build on their connections in the Superleague this season
AS a franchise who is often unfairly overlooked in the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL), the Celtic Dragons should not be underestimated in the upcoming season. With new signings for 2021 and accomplished head coach Tania Hoffman steering the ship, the Welsh side has the potential to rattle the cages of some of the more experienced VNSL […]
Roses too strong in game two of Netball Legends Series
ENGLAND Roses came away with another stunning win in the Netball Legends Series, taking out the Jean Hornsby Trophy after downing the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) All Stars in game two of the series, 67-44. While the All Stars certainly brought their A-game in the second match, they lacked the depth required to really challenge […]
Huge weekend set to complete Vitality Netball Legends Series
THE England Roses will take on the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) All Stars two more times this weekend as players from both squads gear up for the upcoming Superleague season, following an extended off-season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the first match done and dusted and the Roses’ experienced connections reigning supreme, the captains […]
Roses take out first win of Netball Legends Series
DESPITE a competitive start from the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) All Stars in the first match of the Netball Legends Series, the England Roses’ experienced connections reigned supreme in the clash. Trailing by just a couple of goals at each of the quarter breaks, the All Stars looked the goods and well within their rights […]
VNSL All Stars squad revealed for three match Netball Legends series
THE Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) All Stars squad for the upcoming Netball Legends Series against the England Roses has been revealed, with a host of international and domestic talent looking to test the England national side and promote the exciting array of talent in the UK’s premier netball league. While the likes of Malawian Joyce Mvula and […]
Roses to play VNSL All Stars in three-match VNSL Legends Series
WHILE international netball was dealt a big blow with the cancellation of the test series between England Roses and the Jamaica Sunshine Girls, England Netball has introduced the 2021 Vitality Netball Legends Series, with three matches taking place on the evenings of January 20, 22 and 24 between the Roses and Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) […]
VNSL preseason practice matches set the tone for 2021
THE Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) has been gearing up to its 2021 season over the past few weeks, with practice matches played across the United Kingdom as the 11 franchises ready themselves for what will be an intriguing season. While a set starting date for the season has not yet been announced, it is safe […]