England clean sweep Uganda with third win
ENGLAND has completed its three-game series with Uganda undefeated, winning the third and final match by 13 goals overnight. The Roses backed up their nine and eight goal victories in the first and second games, with a 64-51 triumph over the She Cranes, scoring the most goals in the series, as defender Fran Williams won […]
Roses bloom after stagnant second quarter
ENGLAND won the first of its two tests with world number six Uganda, in the Roses’ first international action since missing out on a medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Putting the disappointment of a fourth placed finish at Birmingham behind them, England started strongly to lead by five goals at quarter time last night, […]
Roses confirm squads for international events
ENGLAND Roses have confirmed the squads for their three upcoming international events over the next two months. The Roses will take on Uganda in a three-match Vitality International Series on October 5-9 at home, before flying to Australia for a trio of tests between October 26-November 3, finishing up with a FAST5 series against New […]
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.
Thunder break record with 88-goal bonanza
MANCHESTER Thunder have broken an all-time scoring record with 88 goals – beating the previous record of 86 – during their Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) victory last night. The Thunder defeated Wasps, whilst Team Bath and Loughborough Lightning also picked up wins in Saturday’s action.
VNSL Round 13 wrap: Dragons fire to second win
CELTIC Dragons have picked up their second win of the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) season after a four-goal upset over Leeds Rhinos yesterday. The first of two straight matchdays at Resorts World Arena saw five consecutive matches contested, and the favourites coming away with the win, other than the Dragons who took home the […]
