VNSL 2021: Round 5/6 – Friday & Saturday wraps
A BLOCKBUSTER Round 5/6 of Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) action began on Friday evening, with two significantly different results opening the weekend following a week off last weekend. It did not stop there though, with three Saturday encounters setting the tone for the remainder of the double round, with a couple of teams asserting themselves […]
VNSL 2021: Round 4 – Monday wrap
ROUND 4 of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) is complete with Loughborough Lightning getting its second win of the round on the board as the Saracens Mavericks piled on the pressure to dispose of a weary-looking Celtic Dragons outfit. This round’s completion marks the end of the first grouping of the season, with the entire […]
VNSL 2021: Round 4 preview – Teams look to consolidate strong starts in huge round of action
THE fourth round of Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) action will see 10 of the 11 teams go head-to-head once more, as Team Bath gets an extended break before the next double round commencing on March 12, handed the bye round this week. Whilst the ledger will even for a few side this round with the […]
VNSL 2021: Round 1/2 – Friday & Saturday wraps
THE opening weekend of Vitality Netball Superleague action was tantalising from the first look at the fixture, and the first five matches of the combined first and second rounds were no different as some massive encounters and scorelines set the tone for what is set to be a huge season. In our first VNSL wrap […]
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 Season preview: Severn Stars
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. The next side in focus is Severn Stars who have recruited one of the leagues most experienced midcourters for the 2021 […]
Severn Stars reveal their line-up as the VNSL signing window closes
ON the final day the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) signing window, Severn Stars revealed their list of players who will be representing them in 2021. The core of the squad remains very similar to Melissa Bessell’s inaugural 2020 team, with only a few minor changes in the side. Draft Central spoke to Bessell about the […]
VNSL 2020 team preview: Severn Stars
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 Severn Stars. Coach: Melissa Bessell 2019 finish: 6th (7-11) Despite a slow season, the Stars do not have too much […]
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 […]