VNL Round 2 preview: Peninsula looks to ride Waves of momentum
PENINSULA Waves will be looking to make it two from two when they come up against Southern Saints in Round 2 of the Victorian Netball League (VNL) season. The Waves showed that they will be tough to beat this season, and will lock horns with Southern Saints tonight in a huge clash from 8:45pm. The […]
Suncorp Super Netball Season Preview: Adelaide Thunderbirds
THE 2022 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season is almost upon us, so it is time to take a look at each of the contenders for the upcoming season and what 2022 might have in store for them. Today we take a look at the Adelaide Thunderbirds, who finished seventh in 2021. Season 2021 Ladder: 7thWin-loss: 5-9Percentage: 91.5% It […]
Mystics’ Steely resolve to make history
REIGNING premiers Northern Mystics took down Southern Steel in a dominant 20-goal win in the 2022 ANZ Premiership last night. The historic win marked the first time the Mystics had knocked off the Steel in Invercargill, and did it in style, 70-50. The defensive unit lead by Most Valuable Player (MVP) Sulu Fitzpatrick nullified a […]
Storm brews early to dull Wasps’ sting
IN a ladder-defining clash for the bottom half of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) competition, it was Surrey Storm who grabbed their third win of the season, defeating Wasps Netball by eight goals in a Monday night clash. Both sides headed into the contest as bottom four teams, given Wasps sat seventh with a 3-5 […]
Suncorp Super Netball Season Preview: Queensland Firebirds
THE 2022 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season is almost upon us, so it is time to take a look at each of the contenders for the upcoming season and what 2022 might have in store for them. Today, we look at the Queensland Firebirds, who finished fifth in 2021. Season 2021 Ladder: 5thWin-loss: 6-8Percentage: 100.8% The Firebirds came […]
Pulse bounce back to dispel Magic
AFTER going down in a six-goal loss to the Northern Mystics on Saturday, Central Pulse bounced back with an eye-opening 16-goal triumph (57-41) over Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic yesterday. The 2022 ANZ Premiership clash saw the Pulse blow the Magic out of the water in the first half to race off to a 12-goal […]
Thunder, Rhinos win VNSL Round 9 thrillers
THERE were a couple of Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) thrillers in Round 9, with two games decided by three goals or less. In a battle of the top three sides, Manchester Thunder won by three goals over London Pulse, and Leeds Rhinos triumphed over Saracens Mavericks by two goals. In other results, Loughborough Lightning knocked […]
Stars shine in five-goal win over Tactix
FINALLY able to get a crack on court in the 2022 ANZ Premiership season, Northern Stars secured a five-goal win over Mainland Tactix despite a slow start. The Tactix flew out of the blocks in front of a home crowd at Cowles Stadium, but by half-time the scores were level, and the Stars – lead […]
2022 Suncorp Super Netball Season Preview: Sunshine Coast Lightning
The 2022 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season is almost upon us, so it is time to take a look at each of the contenders for the upcoming season and what 2022 might have in store for them. Today we look at the Sunshine Coast Lightning, who finished fourth in 2021. Season 2021 Ladder: 4thWin-loss: 8-6Percentage: 98.92% Overall, 2021 […]
Nweke’s return powers Mystics to first win
REIGNING premiers Northern Mystics are on the board in the 2022 ANZ Premiership season, following a six-goal win over Central Pulse yesterday. Both sides were level heading into half-time, but a Mystics shuffling of magnets and an unfortunate injury to a key Pulse defender saw the visitors secure the 66-60 victory. Central Pulse entered the […]
2022 Suncorp Super Netball Season Preview: NSW Swifts
The 2022 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season is almost upon us, so it is time to take a look at each of the contenders for the upcoming season and what 2022 might have in store for them. Today we look at the NSW Swifts, who are the defending champions heading into 2022. Season 2021 Ladder: 1stWin-loss: 9-5Percentage: […]
Sirens sound early, slay Dragons
A STANDALONE Friday night Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) fixture saw Strathclyde Sirens take down the last placed Celtic Dragons by 10 goals. The Sirens needed the victory to break back-to-back losses, and it was thanks to a dominant first half that set up the 51-41 triumph.