Stats Centre: Northern Quad Series by the numbers
IN what was a remarkable two weeks of the Northern Quad Series there was plenty of individual success stories. While the world number ones, Australia took out the title once again, each side had at least one win and a loss, emphasising the tight competition between the four nations ranked in four of the top […]
Draft Central Team of the Series: 2019 Northern Quad
WITH so many star players in the competition, it can be hard to choose just one standout. The Draft Central compromise? Create a starting list of our best players of the series. Read on to find out who has been chosen for our Northern Quad Series starting seven and extended bench. Goal shooter: Lenize […]
South Africa scare New Zealand in Quad Series overtime
THE South Africa Spar Proteas had another astounding game to finish the Northern Quad Series, scaring world number twos, the New Zealand Silver Ferns, in a double extra time blockbuster game. Despite a hard fight, New Zealand came out on top with a two-goal victory, beating the Spar Proteas 62 – 60 in a fast […]
Roses delight in front of home crowd
THE England Roses battled the Australian Diamonds for the top spot in the Northern Quad Series on home turf, coming out with bragging rights after a tough 52 – 49 win over the world champions. After a slow and sloppy start, England was able to hold back Australia’s advances to gain victory after a tumultuous […]
South Africa pulls off thrilling win against England Roses
THE South Africa Spar Proteas stunned the home crowd at London’s CopperBox Arena on Saturday night as they beat Commonwealth champions, England Roses, by three goals (48 – 45) on home soil. Despite England pushing hard to win back the match, South Africa kept their heads up to drill in their first Northern Quad Series […]
Silver Ferns put up fight against ailing Diamonds
THE Australian Diamonds were once again rocked heading into game two of the Northern Quad Series with the news of Gabi Simpson a late withdrawal with injury following a practice match last week. With two game-making Aussies out of the side, it was the perfect opportunity for the New Zealand Silver Ferns to take control […]
Quad Series preview: Round 3
THE final round of matches for the Northern Quad Series will take place on Sunday 20 January at London’s Copperbox Arena, with second ranked New Zealand taking on a fighting South Africa at 3:30 pm (2:30 am AEDT) and Commonwealth Games champions England taking on first ranked Australia at 6:00 pm (5:00 am AEDT). The […]
Netball Draft Central coverage in 2019
AS the first official fortnight of Netball Draft Central nears the finishing post, we thought we would give a site update. At Netball Draft Central, we aim to cover both international and domestic competitions throughout 2019. We have already begun covering the Vitality Netball Superleague in England, as well as the Northern Quad Series which […]
Northern Quad Series preview: Round 2
WITH round one of the 2019 Northern Quad Series out of the way, the Australian Diamonds, New Zealand Silver Ferns, South African Spar Proteas and English Roses will be looking forward to a big weekend of Quad Series action over January 19-20. The second round of matches will see the Australian Diamonds play their rival […]
Mid-week news wrap: Diamonds, Roses bloom as VNSL continues
IN this week’s mid-week wrap, we take a look at what’s making news in the netball world that we covered on Netball Draft Central. Vitality Netball Superleague: VNSL wrap: Round 2 By: Sophie Taylor WITH the second round of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) now done and dusted, the ladder has been well and […]
Vitality Netball Superleague wrap: Round 2
WITH the second round of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) now done and dusted, the ladder has been well and truly shaken up in the early stages of the season. Featuring more big wins, tough losses and a look into early season ladder leaders, here is your round two VNSL wrap up. Team Bath was […]
Roses victorious against the Ferns
A strong performance from the England Roses saw the Commonwealth champions breakaway from the New Zealand Silver Ferns who challenged them in the first half of the match to win 54 -41. A quick start on home soil saw the Roses get out to a quick 3 – 0 lead before the Silver Ferns found […]
