VNSL 2021: Round 1/2 – Sunday & Monday wraps
THE second half of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) opening round saw the likes of Team Bath, Saracens Mavericks and Wasps Netball flex their muscles and once again put their hand up as serious contenders for the silverware in 2021. A number of familiar faces were recognised for their overall impact on the game earning […]
VNSL 2021: Round 1/2 preview – Season to tip-off tonight
AFTER an 11 month absence, the Vitality Netball Superleague finally returns on the weekend with all 11 teams suiting up for the 2021 season as a huge opening weekend sees the first two rounds played at Studio 001 in Wakefield. Eleven matches will play across the exciting round of action, with nine teams playing two […]
2021 VNSL Team Previews: Loughborough Lightning
WITH the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) season just around the corner after a year-long hiatus due to the COVID-19 enforced cancellation in 2020, Draft Central takes a look at each team, its player list and expectations. The next focus in our series is Loughborough Lightning, with the talented side pushing their case for finals over […]
2021 VNSL players to watch: Local talent – Part 1
THE 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) is edging ever closer, and while the competition does not yet have an official start date for the season given ongoing COVID-19 limitations, all 11 franchises are gearing up for a big year of netball after such a disrupted 2020. With so much talent at each team’s disposal, Draft Central has […]
Netball Legends Series: 5 things we learnt – England Roses
WITH the Netball Legends Series done and dusted there are plenty of positives to take out of the tournament for both sides. The second instalment looks at the England Roses who walked away with a clean sweep of the series. It was a great opportunity for a number of fresh faces to get out on […]
Roses complete clean sweep of VNSL All Stars in Legends Series
ENGLAND Roses completed a clean sweep of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) All Stars over the weekend, with a third dominant performance seeing the side collect the Jean Hornsby Cup and bragging rights in the Netball Legends Series. Another excellent performance from the squad – with a number of changes to the starting seven – […]
Roses take out first win of Netball Legends Series
DESPITE a competitive start from the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) All Stars in the first match of the Netball Legends Series, the England Roses’ experienced connections reigned supreme in the clash. Trailing by just a couple of goals at each of the quarter breaks, the All Stars looked the goods and well within their rights […]
Rise Again Festival review: VNSL teams overcome challenges to produce impressive display
DESPITE some last-minute changes to the schedule and a slight delay due to technical issues, the Rise Again Festival was a shining light for UK netball after such a difficult year for the sport. The evening before the matches were due to take place, it was announced that a member of the Saracens Mavericks squad […]
Vitality Netball Superleague preview: Which teams will stand out in 2021?
THE Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) signing window is now firmly closed and all clubs have revealed their full roster for the upcoming season. With several exciting additions and big moves within the league, Draft Central took a look at each side’s major losses and gains, and some key points to note ahead of 2021. The […]
Exciting and experienced: Team Bath ready to tackle the challenging season ahead
AS five-time winners of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL), Team Bath are have been consistently the top of the game when it comes to elite domestic netball in the UK. The franchise boasts a wealth of talent and several experienced names for the 2021 season. After an outstanding opening three rounds in 2020 we can […]
