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 […]
Loughborough Lightning secure Cobden for 2021
FOLLOWING an injury-ridden start to the 2020 season, Loughborough Lightning have announced several key signings this week and are aiming to make an impact in the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) next season. The Midlands side have an impressive record in the Superleague and narrowly missed out on claiming titles in 2017 and 2018. Draft Central […]
SSN: Five things we’re looking forward to – #3
WITH the 2020 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season beginning in less than a week, the Draft Central team has decided to count down five things we are looking forward to this season. Number three on the countdown is the imminent return of some critical players and who have really benefited from the extended time off. […]
SSN: Five things we’re looking forward to – #4
WITH the 2020 Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season beginning in less than a week, the Draft Central team has decided to count down five things we are looking forward to this season. Number four on the countdown is how a number of crucial list changes could impact ladder positions and really change up this season […]
2020/21 England Roses team announcement
WHILE it is uncertain when the international season will start given the COVID-19 pandemic, the England Roses have released their squad for the 2020/21 campaign with some familiar faces back amongst the mix and some young up and coming players joining the full time program. With players spread across the world, there are multiple ways […]
2020 SSN: Season preview- Adelaide Thunderbirds
AFTER an extended break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) season is set to commence on August 1. Draft Central takes a look at each team, starting off with the Adelaide Thunderbirds. Coach: Tania Obst Captain: Layla Guscoth and Chelsea Pitman 2019 finish: 7th Breaking their 27 game losing streak in […]