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 […]
Bank holiday double header begins with a bang
ROUND 14 of the Netball Super League may have been small in terms of number of games, but it was certainly far from it terms of entertainment value. One of two close games on Friday night was in Hull, with the Rhinos prevailing 49 goals to 45 over the Sirens. It was close for much […]
Pulse remains strong despite Stars comeback
LONDON Pulse survived a late comeback from the Severn Stars to post a six-goal win in the Netball Super League (NSL) over the weekend. In one of the closer results from the round, the Pulse dominated much of the game, before a Stars comeback just fell short, in a 56-50 result. Initially it was tight […]
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 […]
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 […]
Excitement mounts as the VNSL Signing Window opens
FOLLOWING the cancellation of the 2020 season due to COVID-19, the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) is set to return with a bang for 2021. With the addition of the new franchise Leeds Rhinos, the league confirmed that plans are in place for a February start. We do not know for certain whether we will be […]
The end of an era as Hannah Knights announces her retirement
AFTER an illustrious 15 season career in the Vitality Netball Superleague, Wasps captain Hannah Knights has announced her retirement from netball. Ever since her debut for Loughborough Lightning in 2005 Knights has made an impact. Her dominating defensive presence earned her a reputation as one of the best in the game, and over time she […]
What if….. The VNSL introduced the Super Shot?
THE introduction of the two-goal Super Shot to the Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) has been the biggest shock to the netball community in recent history. Coaches, players and the biggest names in netball across the world have come forward with their thoughts on the introduction of the controversial rule change. But what would happen if […]
What if… the next England International window clashed with the VNSL?
WITH ongoing uncertainty around the timing of future international fixtures for the Roses, Draft Central considers what would happen if England matches overlapped with the upcoming 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) season. Which teams would find they had key players missing from their starting lineups, and which youngsters could take the opportunity to show what they […]
