Umpires make their mark in VNSL Round 1
WITH Round 1 of the 2020 Netball Superleague done and dusted, we take a look at some of the biggest stats of a massive opening round of action. Only one match went without umpire intervention in the opening round, with the weekend marred by a whopping 12 cautions and three warnings dished out across Saturday’s […]
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 […]
2020 Vitality Superleague preview: Round 1 – Grand Final rematch to headline weekend
THE grand final rematch is set to headline Round 1 of the Vitality Netball Superleague with Manchester Thunder and Wasps Netball facing off in game one with last year’s third and fourth place Team Bath and Loughborough set to do battle closely after. Birmingham Arena will play host to all five matches over the course […]
VNSL 2020 season preview: Can Manchester go back-to-back?
WITH the 2020 season of Vitality Superleague Netball (VNSL) set to commence on the weekend expect plenty of fireworks. After a disappointing 2019 the Strathclyde Sirens and London Pulse will be hoping to climbs the ranks while the Wasps and Manchester Thunder will be hoping to continue their reign at the top of the table. […]
Team Bath claims another pre-season tournament win
THE pre-season tournament between the Celtic Dragons, London Pulse and Team Bath gave sides one more chance for a final hit out before the Vitality Superleague kicks off at the end of the month. In the end it was Team Bath that came out victorious winning both of their games to claim early bragging rights […]
VNSL 2020 team preview: Celtic Dragons
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 first team in our season preview is Celtic Dragons. Coach: Tania Hoffman 2019 finish: 7th (6-12) While their win-loss record may not show it, the Dragons really […]
2020 Nations Cup preview: Finals
AN entertaining 2020 Netball Nations Cup has almost come to an end with the final day of action taking place less than 24 hours after the round robin competition concluded. Following three rounds, New Zealand has remained undefeated, while Jamaica picked up two wins against the other two nations to book a spot in the […]
New Zealand flexes muscles against misfiring Jamaica
THE New Zealand Silver Ferns showed why they are the team to beat with a convincing performance against Jamaica 71-45. The Sunshine Girls simply had no answers for the Ferns who moved the ball with pace and precision, really exploiting their opposition through the midcourt. New Zealand dominated the first quarter with both Maia Wilson […]
2020 Nations Cup: Jamaica stuns a stacked South African side
South Africa (54) defeated by Jamaica (59) It was a frantic final minute with South Africa looking to do the unthinkable and snatch victory from Jamaica, but the Sunshine Girls stood strong securing a four-goal win to kick start their international campaign. Jamaica flew out of the blocks early pushing their opposition into chase position […]
2020 Nations Cup Preview: Jamaica
WITH the Nations Cup set to commence on Sunday we take a look at how each team is faring up heading into the first international tournament of 2020. It is the inaugural time this competition will take place with England, South Africa, Jamaica and New Zealand all set to do battle in hope to claim […]
