2021 VNSL players to watch: Local talent – Part 2
THE 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) is edging ever closer, and with the confirmation of the season start day on February 12 finally announced, 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 compiled a list of the […]
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 […]
Sirens engaging both on and off the court ahead of VNSL 2021
SCOTTISH Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) franchise Strathclyde Sirens have been developing their game in recent seasons and finished 2020 on a high with a win at home over Surrey Storm. They are a really exciting franchise intent on building their fanbase and gathering momentum in the UK netball scene. Draft Central spoke to head coach […]
Vitality Netball Superleague review: Round 3 – Pulse among three sides undefeated
ALL five home sides won in Round 3 of the Vitality Netball Superleague, with Team Bath, Manchester Thunder and London Pulse continuing to reign supreme, sitting undefeated after three rounds. Interestingly, outside the top four the leaderboard is still relatively even, with rankings five through eight on only the one win, while two sides sit […]
Vitality Netball Superleague preview: Round 3 – Pulse look to go three from three in unprecedented start to season
ROUND 3 of the Vitality Netball Superleague is set to be an impactful one, with teams looking to really stamp their mark on the competition. London Pulse are in the unlikely position to put a third win on the board when they take on ninth placed Celtic Dragons, despite only putting two on the board […]
Vitality Netball Superleague review: Round 2 – Team Bath continues hot start to season
THE second round of Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) brought plenty of controversy and close encounters with sides battling hard to claim early ascendancy. New recruits continued to make waves in their new colours while the tried and tested combinations of years gone by also proved to be the difference in narrow wins. Severn Stars (56) […]
Vitality Netball Superleague review: Round 1 – Team Bath and Mavericks claim big victories
ROUND 1 of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) started in style with reigning premiers Manchester Thunder keeping the good times rolling, while last years cellar dwellers London Pulse got an early win on the board. Strathclyde Sirens (51) defeated by London Pulse (53) It was a tight contest from the opening quarter with only three […]
VNSL 2020 team preview: Strathclyde Sirens
WITH the 2020 season of the Vitality Netball Superleague now upon us, we take a look at each team heading into a massive year in Superleague netball. The next team in our season preview is Strathclyde Sirens. Coach: Lesley MacDonald 2019 finish: 9th (9-3) The Sirens were unintentionally left in the lurch when their key […]
2019 VNSL Big Showdown Preview
THE Big Showdown will take place over two days from December 7-8 with six teams competing in the round robin tournament hosted by Team Bath. The Saracens Mavericks, Severn Stars, Strathclyde Sires, Surrey Storm along with men’s premier team Knights will all play in a series of games over the two-day period with the top […]
17 year old Emma Barrie takes world by storm
WITH a number of big names taking part in the 2019 Vitality Netball World Cup, the news of a 17 year old playing at the highest international level brought plenty of attention to the Scottish Thistles. At only 17 years old, Scotland’s Emma Barrie was the youngest competitor in the 2019 Netball World Cup. Standing […]
