A Pulsating round sees big wins on the board
ROUND 15 of the Netball Super League saw plenty of big wins across the board. One of those was in Manchester where the Pulse took down the Thunder by 14 goals. After a tight first half it was the third quarter that truly separated the teams. The Thunder did not take too long to pinch […]
History repeats for most in the NSL, but not all
IN a repeat of the Netball Super League fixtures from Round 2, some match ups saw history repeat themselves, others did not. One fixture that did see history repeat itself in more ways than one was the one between the Rhino and Mavericks, which the Mavericks ultimately won 63 goals to 62. In another tight […]
2023 NSL Season Preview: Strathclyde Sirens
THE 2023 Netball Super League (NSL) season is just around the corner, and clubs and fans alike are gearing up for another exciting season. After an eventful off season the 10 NSL clubs are ready to go for another year, and to prepare for the season we here at Rookie Me Central are going to go around […]
Welsh win high pressure contest over Scotland
WALES was officially crowned the top European Qualifier for next year’s World Cup, defeating the Feathers’ biggest rivals in Scotland by seven goals overnight to remain undefeated at the tournament in Glasgow. Both sides went into the clash having qualified for the 2023 Netball World Cup in Cape Town, but pride was on the line […]
Wales waltz into World Cup
WALES has booked its spot in the 2023 Netball World Cup in Cape Town after defeating Northern Ireland in a crucial European Qualifier decider overnight. After Scotland knocked off Northern Ireland the day before, Wales just needed to win to ensure safe passage into next year’s World Cup. The Feathers will take on the Thistles […]
Thistles stun Warriors in huge win
SCOTLAND has one foot in the 2023 Netball World Cup door, after thrashing Northern Ireland in the European Qualifiers overnight. The Thistles were incredible, and for the most part breathtaking, moving down the court with rapid speed combined with accurate passing, while applying full court pressure. Highlighted by Bethan Goodwin shooting up one end, and […]
Warriors too strong for Emeralds in all-Irish clash
NORTHERN Ireland has proven too experienced and consistent for its southern counterparts, defeating the Republic of Ireland by 35 goals on day two of the Netball World Cup European Qualifiers. Despite a shaky second term from the Warriors who were heavy favourites against the Emeralds, a raft of changes in the second half proved fruitful […]
Scotland dominates Ireland in 70-goal win
SCOTLAND showed no mercy against the Republic of Ireland in the Thistles’ first Netball World Cup Qualifiers match, dominating on day one with a 70-goal victory. With six teams in competition for two qualification spots, it was the home nation that put the foot down when it counted and ran away with a disciplined 87-17 […]
2022 Commonwealth Games review: Scotland
AS the curtain closes on another Commonwealth Games, we take a look back at how each of the netballing nations fared in our team-by-team review series. Next up is Scotland, who, after a shaky start against Wales, settled into the tournament and were able to showcase the youth coming through the side and end up […]
Thistles second term fends off Warriors
SCOTLAND Thistles have survived an almighty scare from British counterparts Northern Ireland, winning in a low-scoring, tight contest to earn ninth spot at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. In a neck-and-neck contest, the teams were all square early ,with the Thistles’ second term – which applied some scoreboard pressure and distance tot he Warriors – being […]
