Flawless Uganda push Wales to the limit
UP and coming netball nation Uganda has shaken up the World Cup competition with a dominant 17-goal (73-56) win over Wales. Wales was right in the contest in the first term, only down by three goals, but Uganda’s 100 per cent shooting was tough for the Welsh defenders to combat. The She Cranes’ overall shooting […]
Singapore cracks through for first win
SINGAPORE has finally broken through for its first win over the tournament, scraping home against Sri Lanka in the second preliminary group stage by just three goals. The lowest ranked nation at the tournament way down in 28th, Singapore was able to knock off the 15th placed Sri Lanka in a thrilling, topsy-turvy contest, 55-52. […]
Jamaica stuns South Africa in third quarter blitz
A MIND-BOGGLING third quarter that saw Jamaica score 20 goals to three over fellow top five nation South Africa, was ultimately the difference between the two sides in the Netball World Cup. In the contest of night three heading into the evening, the clash between the Sunshine Girls and Proteas became a blowout in the […]
Wake up call drives Diamonds over the line
A SCARY start for the Australian Diamonds added fuel to the fire helping them break away in the second term and take the game by 47 goals (85-38) in front of some familiar faces in the Tonga Tala side. Many of the Tonga side play in some Australian and New Zealand leagues, so those players […]
2023 Netball World Cup preview: Uganda
THE 2023 Netball World Cup is almost here, and to help count down to the tournament, Rookie Me Central will be previewing all the competing teams and seeing how they might fair at the tournament. Today’s focus is the Uganda She Cranes. HISTORY OF UGANDA AT THE NETBALL WORLD CUP Uganda first appeared in the […]
Fans Forum: 2023 NSL edition
Welcome to the Netball Fans Forum, a new series here at Rookie Me Central where we hear from netball fans themselves and see what they have to say about the domestic season that have recently come to a conclusion. Today’s article is taking a look at the 2023 Netball Super League season, which was won […]
Manchester Thunders to Fast Five title
FUN, colour and excitement hit the Copper Box Arena in London this morning as the Fast Five Netball All-Stars series returned after a two-year hiatus. Producing 13 matches and a whole lot of flair, it was Manchester Thunder who ultimately prevailed, lifting the trophy after a comprehensive win over the reigning champions Team Bath in […]
PREVIEW: Netball Super League Fast Five All Stars 2023
TONIGHT sees the return of the Netball Super League Fast Five All-Stars, after the tournament did not run in 2022. Eight of the Super League’s teams – Team Bath, Leeds Rhinos, London Pulse, Saracens Mavericks, Surrey Storm, Strathclyde Sirens, Severn Stars and Manchester Thunder – will battle it out at London’s Copper Box Arena tonight […]
Lightning the Queens of the Superleague again
THE Loughborough Lightning are the Queens of the Superleague once again, after they defeated the London Pulse 57-48 to claim the 2023 title. In a tight and entertaining decider, the Lightning eventually pulled away in the third quarter which gave them a boost of confidence and they never looked back. Off the back of a […]
2023 NSL | Grand Final preview: One last challenge
AFTER 20 rounds and two semi-finals, it has finally reached the big day. The Grand Final of the 2023 Netball Super League season. Tonight will see a top two clash between the London Pulse and the Loughborough Lightning. If the Pulse win, it will be an inaugural title. If the Lightning win, it will be […]
