This week in netball – SSN re-signings kick off with a bang
IT has been another huge week in netball, with Suncorp Super Netball re-signings getting underway and plenty of intrigue surrounding who will be the first official trade announced. Elsewhere, England and New Zealand are gearing up for a test series with another Cadbury Series in the works for the Silver Ferns and men’s squad while […]
Top of the tables: Who are the top international defensive prospects?
WITH the three major netball competitions – Suncorp Super Netball (SSN), ANZ Premiership and Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) – done and dusted for the year, it is time to delve into the top prospects from around the grounds. In our next edition, Draft Central will look into the most threatening defenders from the three major competitions […]
VNSL 2021: Team review – Wasps Netball
THE 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) season is officially done and dusted meaning it is now time for our postseason reviews. Wasps Netball are up next, having finished in their lowest standings in history following some shaky performances and the loss of their captain midway through the season due to pregnancy. Season form: 10-9-1 (7th) […]
VNSL 2021: Round 20 – Monday wrap
THE final round of Vitality Netball Superleague action is done and dusted for the season, with two huge upsets completing the home-and-away season on a high. Whilst one matchup saw two sides playing out their final fixtures of the year without any finals in sight, the second saw top four positions at stake in a […]
VNSL 2021: Round 20 preview – Final round sees intriguing clashes emerge
VITALITY Netball Superleague (VNSL) Round 20 is here, and thus the end of the season has emerged with the closest campaign in recent years proving exciting and unexpected from start to finish. While the top four was prematurely decided following a positive COVID-19 case amongst the Leeds Rhinos playing group, the top three sides still […]
VNSL 2021: Round 19 preview – Penultimate round sees do-or-die clashes
A HUGE penultimate round of Vitality Netball Superleague action is upon us, with one side in Wasps potentially taking the court for the final time this season as Leeds Rhinos earn the week off and the remaining nine sides go head-to-head, with London Pulse and Saracens Mavericks both taking the court twice. SUNDAY, JUNE 13 […]
VNSL 2021: Round 17/18 – Sunday/Monday wrap
A HUGE end to the final double round of Vitality Netball Superleague action saw five matches play out across Sunday and Monday, with Manchester Thunder officially earning its entry to the finals series and both Leeds Rhinos and Saracens Mavericks winning critical matches heading into the final rounds. Loughborough Lightning (59) defeated Leeds Rhinos (51) […]
VNSL 2021: Round 17/18 preview – Crowds return as last double round arrives
CROWDS return to the Vitality Netball Superleague for the first time this season in a blockbuster double round of action, as the ladder continues to heat up with just one spot within the top four still up for grabs. There is no doubt plenty to play for this round, with home fans expected in droves […]
VNSL 2021: Round 16 – Sunday wrap
THE finals race continues to heat up in the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL), and Sunday’s Round 16 matches were no different as a couple teams made major breaks for the top four and Team Bath secured the first finals spot. Severn Stars (41) defeated by Leeds Rhinos (63) Player of the match: Vicki Oyesola (Leeds […]
VNSL 2021: Round 16 preview – Thunder look to even up the ledger
THE Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) continues to showcase plenty of exciting talent week in and week out, so expect no different as we enter Round 16 of VNSL action. The Celtic Dragons have earned a well-deserved week off following some improved form, as Wasps Netball and Manchester Thunder take to the court twice. SUNDAY, MAY […]