2021 VNSL Stats: Round 3
ROUND 3 of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) saw a number of players impress and showcase that the they are raring to go after their year long hiatus from netball. With newcomers aplenty and some familiar faces once again taking the court Draft Central takes a look at some of the top performers and which […]
VNSL 2021: Round 3 – Sunday wrap
THERE were a number of blowout games on Sunday during Round 3 of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) season as Loughborough Lightning produced one of the biggest upsets of the season so far while Manchester Thunder also got the job done to continue their unbeaten start to the season. Surrey Storm (44) defeated by Leeds […]
VNSL 2021: Round 3 preview – Stars dealt early bye as blockbuster matchups continue
THE third round of Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) action will tip-off on Sunday afternoon, with six matches taking place at Studio 001 across Sunday and Monday. Intriguingly, while a couple of teams in Celtic Dragons and Surrey Storm take the court for their respective third and fourth matches this round alone, Severn Stars have an […]
VNSL 2021: Round 1/2 – Team of the Week
THE opening rounds of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) saw plenty of close contests and impressive performances from individuals making the task for Draft Central to create a Team of the Week tricky. But consecutive victories to the likes of Team Bath and Saracens Mavericks saw them secure a couple players in the side while […]
2021 VNSL Stats: Round 1/2
ROUND 1 and 2 of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) saw a number of players impress and showcase that the they are raring to go after their year long hiatus from netball. With newcomers aplenty and some familiar faces once again taking the court Draft Central takes a look at some of the top performers […]
VNSL 2021: Round 1/2 – Sunday & Monday wraps
THE second half of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) opening round saw the likes of Team Bath, Saracens Mavericks and Wasps Netball flex their muscles and once again put their hand up as serious contenders for the silverware in 2021. A number of familiar faces were recognised for their overall impact on the game earning […]
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 […]
2021 VNSL players to watch: Imports – Part 1
THE 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) is edging ever closer, and while the competition does not yet have an official start date for the season given ongoing COVID-19 limitations, all 11 franchises are gearing up for a big year of netball after such a disrupted 2020. With so much talent at each team’s disposal, Draft Central has […]
Roses to play VNSL All Stars in three-match VNSL Legends Series
WHILE international netball was dealt a big blow with the cancellation of the test series between England Roses and the Jamaica Sunshine Girls, England Netball has introduced the 2021 Vitality Netball Legends Series, with three matches taking place on the evenings of January 20, 22 and 24 between the Roses and Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) […]
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 […]
