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Taini Jamison Trophy: Ferns down Roses to claim silverware
REINING World Champions, New Zealand claimed the Taini Jamison Trophy with a strong second half guiding them to victory against England (54-47). Down at half-time, the Ferns looked more settled in attack and were able to fight back against the Roses – who held much of the control in the opening half of the match […]
Taini Jamison Trophy: Ferns notch up strong win in Game 1 against the Roses
AFTER a nine month hiatus of international netball New Zealand flexed their muscles and picked up where they left off collecting a 13 goal victory against England in the first test of the Taini Jamison Trophy series (58-45). The Ferns led from start to finish and were clinical in their approach down court while the […]
Cadbury Netball Series: New Zealand v. England – Game 1 preview
THE long awaited return of international netball is set to commence as England Roses and New Zealand Silver Ferns lock horns in a three-test Cadbury international netball series. The competition will be held in New Zealand with the Roses forced into quarantine in order to comply with the appropriate COVID-19 restrictions. The Silver Ferns are […]
New Zealand and England Cadbury Netball Series: Draft Central’s predictions
WITH the announcement of the three-test Cadbury Netball Series between New Zealand and England last week, Draft Central is delving into the international teams of both nations heading into the competition and the potential starting sevens, which could see some intriguing matchups. While New Zealand is expected to have a full strength squad bar its […]
2020/21 England Roses team announcement
WHILE it is uncertain when the international season will start given the COVID-19 pandemic, the England Roses have released their squad for the 2020/21 campaign with some familiar faces back amongst the mix and some young up and coming players joining the full time program. With players spread across the world, there are multiple ways […]
What if….. The VNSL introduced the Super Shot?
THE introduction of the two-goal Super Shot to the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) has been the biggest shock to the netball community in recent history. Coaches, players and the biggest names in netball across the world have come forward with their thoughts on the introduction of the controversial rule change. But what would happen if […]
Netball fantasy teams: VNSL Roses v. VNSL International All Stars
FOLLOWING the huge success of the thrilling Diamonds vs All Stars Bushfire Relief game in March, it got us thinking about another hypothetical exhibition match, with international Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) players facing up to the top England Roses squad members who are currently plying their trade in the UK. VNSL Roses: GK: Razia Quashie […]
Draft Central’s Top 25 International Young Guns countdown: #1
WITH a number of netball leagues across the world being suspended due to COVID-19, the Draft Central team is making a case for the top 25 players under 25-years-old across the netball world. With so much talent at our disposal, this countdown is purely opinion-based, taking into consideration recent form, individual potential and future development. […]
Draft Central’s Top 25 International Young Guns countdown: #2
WITH a number of netball leagues across the world being suspended due to COVID-19, the Draft Central team is making a case for the top 25 players under 25-years-old across the netball world. Coming in at number two is South African and London Pulse shooting sensation Sigi Burger. With so much talent at our disposal, […]
Draft Central’s Top 25 International Young Guns countdown – #3
WITH a number of netball leagues across the world being suspended due to COVID-19, the Draft Central team is making a case for the top 25 players under 25-years-old across the netball world. The top three countdown begins with talented England Roses defender, Fran Williams. With so much talent at our disposal, this countdown is […]
