2023 NSL | Round 17 preview: The race to the finish begins
LAST weekend was a big one for the Netball Super League. The margins may not have been big, but it was in the context of the season. Last weekend saw the finalists confirmed for 2023 because with the Stars losing, it means that no one else can catch the Pulse, Storm, Lightning and Thunder. However, […]
Big weekend but small margins
ON one of the biggest weekends the United Kingdom has seen in a while, the margins for the most part in the Netball Super League were not as significant. An epic encounter between the Thunder and Rhinos saw the reigning champions ultimately prevail by two goals. In an ultimate battle the Rhinos almost pulled off […]
NSL Player Focus: Shadine Van Der Merwe (Manchester Thunder)
LAST weekend saw Manchester Thunder bring Loughborough Lightning’s undefeated run to an end, and one key part of the Thunder’s win was defender Shadine Van der Merwe. The experienced South African played a crucial role in quelling the influence of key Lightning players, which allowed the Thunder to move ahead on the scoreboard and take […]
Diamonds claim first ever Fast5 Netball World Series
AUSTRALIA has claimed the final missing trophy from its illustrious cabinet by winning the Fast5 Netball World Series, defeating South Africa in the final. After a shock loss to Uganda on the second day, the Diamonds were able to claim victories over the remaining nations to book their spot in the final. There, they took […]
Roses confirm squads for international events
ENGLAND Roses have confirmed the squads for their three upcoming international events over the next two months. The Roses will take on Uganda in a three-match Vitality International Series on October 5-9 at home, before flying to Australia for a trio of tests between October 26-November 3, finishing up with a FAST5 series against New […]
Manchester Thunders to 2022 VNSL title
WITHOUT a doubt the best team all year, Manchester Thunder stood up when it counted, claiming a memorable seven-goal win over Loughborough Lightning to take out the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) title. The Thunder dominated early, then weathered the second half comeback from the Lightning, to secure the 60-53 triumph and win their second […]
VNSL Round 19 wrap: Final four locked in
ALL four teams are locked into the Final Four spots, with the ladder positions and semi-finals of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) all decided. Top of the table Manchester Thunder have too much of a goal difference gap on Loughborough Lightning and will finish top to take on Team Bath, while the reigning premiers Lightning […]
Lightning strikes late to grab win
WRAPPING up Round 17 of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) action, Wasps Netball defeated Celtic Dragons by a solitary goal. Aside fromManchester Thunder thrashing Leeds Rhinos on Sunday, all other games across Round 17 were decided by seven goals or less, and the other Monday night game was the same, with Loughborough Lightning defeating Team […]
Loughborough proves Lightning does strike twice
SEVERN Stars won their second game of the season in Round 16, as Loughborough Lightning went 2-0 across the weekend in the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL). All the rescheduled games were completed, meaning teams will be back on track heading in Round 17 next weekend.
Lightning strikes in second term
LOUGHBOROUGH Lightning struck during a dominant second term to overcome a determined Leeds Rhinos outfit in a tight Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) Round 11 clash last night. The Lightning joined Saracens Mavericks as the Monday night winners to close out another eventful weekend of action for the United Kingdom-based competition.
