Thunder, Rhinos win VNSL Round 9 thrillers
THERE were a couple of Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) thrillers in Round 9, with two games decided by three goals or less. In a battle of the top three sides, Manchester Thunder won by three goals over London Pulse, and Leeds Rhinos triumphed over Saracens Mavericks by two goals. In other results, Loughborough Lightning knocked […]
Surrey Storms to flood Bath with upset win
IN the upset of the season, Surrey Storm has defeated Team Bath on the road to kick-off a magnificent Round 4 of Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) action. Just when it looked like the favourites had all their way this season, the Storm stepped up to take out one of the title contenders in a 62-58 […]
Lightning start title defence off on right note
IT was a great opening two days of action in the Vitality Netball Superleague, with Loughborough Lightning kick-starting their title defence in the opening match, whilst Manchester Thunder and Saracens Mavericks became the only two sides to record back-to-back wins over the opening weekend. ROUND 2
2022 VNSL club preview: Team Bath
BOASTING a starting seven that will be stacked with international representatives, Team Bath will be one of the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) contenders. They have a rock solid defence, star-studded midcourt and reliable attacking circle, making them very tricky to come up against. >> VNSL 2022 Team preview: Team Bath 2022 SQUAD: DEFENDERS: Lily-May […]
VNSL 2022 Team Preview: Team Bath
FALLING short of a the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) title last season, Team Bath will hope to go one better next year. Reaching its first VNSL Grand Final since 2013, Bath benefited off the return of Roses internationals Layla Guscoth and Serena Guthrie. In 2021, Bath recorded 17 wins in what became a three-horse race […]
2022 VNSL lists: Part 2
A HUGE month of Vitality Netball Superleague list-building is now done and dusted, with the signing period complete and all 11 franchises creating exciting new-look teams and boasting some huge names. In the second edition of our VNSL 2022 team list articles, we run through the last five teams in alphabetical order and the newcomers […]
2021 VNSL Season preview: Team Bath
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. Next up is Team Bath who are renowned for their consistency on court and silky play. Team Bath has long been […]
2020/21 England Roses team announcement
WHILE it is uncertain when the international season will start given the COVID-19 pandemic, the England Roses have released their squad for the 2020/21 campaign with some familiar faces back amongst the mix and some young up and coming players joining the full time program. With players spread across the world, there are multiple ways […]
Vitality Netball Superleague review: Round 1 – Team Bath and Mavericks claim big victories
ROUND 1 of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) started in style with reigning premiers Manchester Thunder keeping the good times rolling, while last years cellar dwellers London Pulse got an early win on the board. Strathclyde Sirens (51) defeated by London Pulse (53) It was a tight contest from the opening quarter with only three […]
