VNSL Round 5 preview: Unbeaten Mavs and Thunder clash
A COUPLE of the undefeated Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) sides will clash in a blockbuster Round 5 of action. Saracens Mavericks and Manchester Thunder will do battle on Saturday afternoon, before the Thunder take on the Wasps in a standalone clash on Monday. The round kicks off with the Strathclyde Sirens hosting Loughborough Lightning tonight, […]
Rhinos slay fast-finishing Dragons
IT got a little close for comfort, but the Leeds Rhinos were able to hold off a fast-finishing Celtic Dragons outfit and record their second Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) win of the season yesterday. Hitting the road, the Rhinos were coming off a disappointing loss to Team Bath, whilst the Dragons had played all the […]
VNSL Round 4a preview: Standalone games kick off new round
SIX games played across four days – including a triple treat on Monday – is what faces fans in the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) for Round 4. The standalone fixtures take place over Friday, Saturday and Sunday, culminating in the huge Monday fixture, with Surrey Storm doing the double this round. We preview the three […]
Thunder breaks through the Storm as Lightning strikes
THOUGH the three favourites got the job done, there was little doubt about the incredible netball on display in the first match at Belle Vue. Manchester Thunder won in a whopping 144-goal thriller (76-68) over Surrey Storm, whilst Loughborough Lightning and Wasps Netball secured wins over Celtic Dragons and Severn Stars respectively. Here are how […]
2022 VNSL club preview: Celtic Dragons
AFTER a winning just one game in 2021, the Celtic Dragons are hoping to rise back up the ladder in 2022 with good depth up either end. Here is a look at how the side is shaping up into the new year with the squad and fixtures. >> VNSL 2022 Team preview: Celtic Dragons 2022 […]
VNSL 2022 Team Preview: Celtic Dragons
COMING off a last placed finish in the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) last season, the only way is up for Celtic Dragons. The Dragons won one game in the 2021 VNSL season, defeating Surrey Storm on April 30. Aside from that sole victory, it was largely tough going for the standalone Welsh side with the […]
VNSL 2022 Team Preview: Loughborough Lightning
REIGNING premiers Loughborough Lightning will once again be among the teams to beat in the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) competition. The Lightning lost a few players to opposition sides, but picked up a huge signing in Fran Williams from Wasps to create a star-studded defensive circle. She joins fellow international and recruit Zanele Vimbela […]
2022 VNSL lists: Part 1
A HUGE month of Vitality Netball Superleague list-building is now done and dusted, with the signing period complete and all 11 franchises creating exciting new-look teams and boasting some huge names. In the first edition of our 2022 VNSL team list articles, we run through the first six teams in alphabetical order and the newcomers […]
VNSL 2021: Round 19 preview – Penultimate round sees do-or-die clashes
A HUGE penultimate round of Vitality Netball Superleague action is upon us, with one side in Wasps potentially taking the court for the final time this season as Leeds Rhinos earn the week off and the remaining nine sides go head-to-head, with London Pulse and Saracens Mavericks both taking the court twice. SUNDAY, JUNE 13 […]
VNSL 2021: Round 8 preview – Top sides look to consolidate ladder-leading positions
ROUND 8 of Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) action is set to provide some interesting match-ups, with the top end of the ladder really looking to find some separation and a couple of sides hoping to add a much-needed win to the books. Surrey Storm will enjoy a week off to recuperate and look to go […]
