VNSL 2021: Round 1/2 preview – Season to tip-off tonight
AFTER an 11 month absence, the Vitality Netball Superleague finally returns on the weekend with all 11 teams suiting up for the 2021 season as a huge opening weekend sees the first two rounds played at Studio 001 in Wakefield. Eleven matches will play across the exciting round of action, with nine teams playing two […]
2021 VNSL Team Previews: Loughborough Lightning
WITH the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) season just around the corner after a year-long hiatus due to the COVID-19 enforced cancellation in 2020, Draft Central takes a look at each team, its player list and expectations. The next focus in our series is Loughborough Lightning, with the talented side pushing their case for finals over […]
Rise Again Festival review: VNSL teams overcome challenges to produce impressive display
DESPITE some last-minute changes to the schedule and a slight delay due to technical issues, the Rise Again Festival was a shining light for UK netball after such a difficult year for the sport. The evening before the matches were due to take place, it was announced that a member of the Saracens Mavericks squad […]
2020 Vitality Netball Superleague preview: Round 2 – Mavericks look to topple Wasps to stay on top
THE Vitality Netball Superleague is back for Round 2 this week after a massive opening round saw five big matches play out with plenty of new names joining the fray and proving they have what it takes to dominate in the competition. With three games on Saturday and two on Monday, Round 2 of the […]
VNSL 2020 team preview: Loughborough Lightning
WITH the 2020 season of the Vitality Netball Superleague now upon us, we take a look at each team heading into a massive year in Superleague netball. The next team in our season preview is Loughborough Lightning. Coach: Sara Bayman 2019 finish: 4th (13-7) Loughborough Lightning had an interesting season in 2019, with plenty of […]
Vitality Netball Superleague preview: Semi Finals
THE first round of Vitality Netball Superleague finals for 2019 starts this weekend, with all four 2018 finalists backing up their dominant season last year with a fantastic effort again. With both matches played back-to-back on Saturday – albeit at different venues, teams will know early who their grand final opposition will be. Wasps Netball […]
Vitality Netball Superleague wrap: Round 18
IT has been a big season of Vitality Netball Superleague action, and with 18 rounds under their belts every team has come away with some big wins and disappointing losses. In one of the closest and most exciting VNSL seasons yet, four big-name clubs ran over the rest of the competition and put on some […]
Vitality Netball Superleague wrap: Round 11
ROUND 11 of the Vitality Netball Superleague saw a big rejig of the ladder, with three close matches making the difference between ladder positions and the Manchester Thunder moving a game clear with a second win over Wasps Netball. Round 4’s replacement match between Team Bath and Severn Stars took place this week on top […]
Vitality Netball Superleague wrap: Round 8
ROUND 8 of the Vitality Netball Superleague proved to be a very interesting week in netball, with more close matches than not. Team Bath finally experienced a home win in 2019, while London Pulse put in a four quarter effort, pushing Loughborough Lightning to earn their win. Opening Round 8 was a tight tussle between […]
Vitality Netball Superleague wrap: Round 5
WITH two close matches book-ending the round and all but one side losing in front of a home crowd, it was certainly an interesting week in the Vitality Netball Superleague. Game one of the round saw Strathclyde Sirens host the Celtic Dragons on Friday night. The Dragons managed to secure their second win for the […]
