2021 VNSL Season previews: Wasps Netball
WITH the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) season around the corner after a yearlong hiatus due to the COVID-19 enforced cancellation in 2020 Draft Central takes a look at each team, player lists and expectations. The final team under the microscope is Wasps Netball who have tasted their fair share of success since their inception in […]
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 […]
Netball Legends Series: 5 things we learnt – England Roses
WITH the Netball Legends Series done and dusted there are plenty of positives to take out of the tournament for both sides. The second instalment looks at the England Roses who walked away with a clean sweep of the series. It was a great opportunity for a number of fresh faces to get out on […]
Roses too strong in game two of Netball Legends Series
ENGLAND Roses came away with another stunning win in the Netball Legends Series, taking out the Jean Hornsby Trophy after downing the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) All Stars in game two of the series, 67-44. While the All Stars certainly brought their A-game in the second match, they lacked the depth required to really challenge […]
VNSL All Stars squad revealed for three match Netball Legends series
THE Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) All Stars squad for the upcoming Netball Legends Series against the England Roses has been revealed, with a host of international and domestic talent looking to test the England national side and promote the exciting array of talent in the UK’s premier netball league. While the likes of Malawian Joyce Mvula and […]
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 […]
Wasps look to continue their VNSL dominance in 2021
SINCE their inception in 2017, Wasps Netball have been setting the standard and dominating the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL). The midlands franchise won back to back Superleague titles in their first and second seasons, and have played in every Grand Final opportunity since they first formed – including Fast 5’s in 2018 and 2019. Draft […]
Stats wrap: Taini Jamison Trophy
A HUGE three international test matches between the New Zealand Silver Ferns and England Roses last week culminated in the Ferns lifting the Taini Jamison Trophy on Sunday, with a clean sweep over England who took the court in all three matches without a host of their experienced names. While the Ferns deserve full credit […]
Taini Jamison Trophy: Who impressed?
A NUMBER of fresh faces took the court throughout the Taini Jamison Trophy for both the Silver Ferns and Roses and really made a case for a starting spot in their respective nations squad. Draft Central takes a look at one player in each third for the Ferns and Roses who stepped up to the […]
Taini Jamison Trophy: Ferns make clean sweep of Roses with a 15-goal triumph
IN their 100th meeting it was New Zealand that got up with a 15 goal victory over England in a strong defensive showing (62-47). The Ferns burst out of the blocks before the Roses matched their intensity across the court, however a blistering second quarter enabled them to create some separation and continue that theme […]
