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Diamonds sweep series for sparkly end to 2022

THE Aussie Diamonds have finished up their 2022 international calendar on a high after clean sweeping their series against England. In last night’s third and final test of the series, the Aussies started in a dominant fashion, but weathered a strong English fightback to take the win by four goals, 57-53. AUSTRALIA 19 | 13 […]

Diamonds shine bright to secure Roses test series

AUSTRALIA has won the test series against rivals England, with the Diamonds closing out the best-of-three competition with an eight-goal win at Qudos Bank Arena. Having won the first game by a goal, Australia just needed a victory to ensure it saw off another top rival, while the Roses had to win to make it […]

Wonderful Wallam sinks English hearts in thriller

DONNELL Wallam is the pride of Aussie netball this morning, after her magical debut cameo saw Australia defeat England by a single goal in the opening match of their three match series. She did not have much time on court in her debut, but it did not matter as a trade mark lay up goal […]

England clean sweep Uganda with third win

ENGLAND has completed its three-game series with Uganda undefeated, winning the third and final match by 13 goals overnight. The Roses backed up their nine and eight goal victories in the first and second games, with a 64-51 triumph over the She Cranes, scoring the most goals in the series, as defender Fran Williams won […]

Roses claim She Cranes series with eight-goal win

ENGLAND has ensured it will take out the three-game series against Uganda, following its eight-goal victory over the She Cranes at The Copper Box last night. After winning game one last week, the Roses proved too strong once again, getting up 53-45 off the back of an impressive 19-10 third term in game two overnight. […]

Roses bloom after stagnant second quarter

ENGLAND won the first of its two tests with world number six Uganda, in the Roses’ first international action since missing out on a medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Putting the disappointment of a fourth placed finish at Birmingham behind them, England started strongly to lead by five goals at quarter time last night, […]

Pulse beating strong for 2023 season

THOUGH seemingly flying under the radar with just the two changes for their 2023 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) season, London Pulse certainly packed a punch with their recruits. Identifying the midcourt as an area needing a boost, the Pulse, who finished third on the table last season, picked up two of the most experienced midcourters […]

2022 VNSL team review: London Pulse

IN the wake of the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) season finishing, we have taken a look back at how each team fared. We continue the 11-team countdown with the third placed London Pulse who impressed throughout the season to consistently be a title threat, and though they did not win a final, still worried […]

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 […]

Thunder and Lightning to create grand final storm

THERE is little doubt the two best Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) teams are through to the decider, after top two sides Manchester Thunder and Loughborough Lightning both won their respective semi-finals. Their respective opponents – Team Bath and London Pulse – put up fights, but ultimately fell short against the sides, creating a grand final […]

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