Thunder strikes twice to remain unbeaten
MANCHESTER Thunder have remained unbeaten in the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) season after accounting for Saracens Mavericks in a top of the table clash. The Thunder then went on to easily defeat Wasps, and head into Round 6 as one of only two undefeated sides with reigning premiers, Loughborough Lightning.
Thunder and Lightning strike again, Pulse suffocate Wasps
A TRIPLE treat across the United Kingdom saw three Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) matches played out, with the higher ranked sides coming up trumps in each one. Manchester Thunder toppled Strathclyde Sirens by 11 goals at Emirates Arena, London Pulse defeated Wasps Netball by 17 at Copper Box, and Loughborough Lightning took down Surrey Storm […]
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: Loughborough Lightning
REIGNING Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) premiers Loughborough Lightning are predicted to be up there at the pointy end once again. The Lightning have brought in a star defender, and have international talents across all thirds, ready to make their mark on another year of VNSL action. >> VNSL 2022 Team preview: Loughborough Lightning 2022 SQUAD: […]
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 […]
2021 British Fast5 All-Stars: Top performers
THE 2021 British Fast5 All-Stars event on Saturday, October 30 provided plenty of exciting action, with a number of top performers putting on a show across the range of matches. Whilst Team Bath won the ultimate prize and bragging rights, we run through the top player from each of the eight teams and who to […]
2021 British Fast5 All-Stars wrap: Bath claims Fast5 trophy
A HUGE Saturday of Fast5 action saw Team Bath claim the 2021 Fast5 Netball All-Stars trophy after an exciting and eventful day of events at the Copper Box Arena in London. With 13 matches of modified netball played out over the course of just five hours, the non-stop action brought plenty of highlights and unexpected […]
Preview: 2021 British Fast5 All Stars
A HUGE Saturday of British Fast5 Netball All Stars action is on its way, with eight Vitality Netball Superleague franchises set to fight it out for the elusive Fast5 title. With the 2020 tournament cancelled due to continued lockdowns, the one-day event is sure to set tongues wagging this year with plenty of enticing matchups […]
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 […]
2021 New Zealand/England test series preview – Which nation will clinch the Taini Jamison Trophy?
THE Cadbury Netball Series between New Zealand Silver Ferns and England Roses has arrived, with international netball gracing the stage for the first time since early 2021. With lockdowns and quarantine restrictions in place, neither team has had a significant amount of preparation heading into the series, set to contend for the Taini Jamison Trophy […]