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Surrey creates VNSL Storm with Guscoth signing

THERE has been no shortage of massive signings in the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) already, but it is hard to go past the bombshell signing of England Roses international Layla Guscoth to Surrey Storm. The defender dominated the 2022 season for Team Bath, but had announced she was leaving for other opportunities given Bath announced […]

VNSL Round 12 preview: Bath doubles up

FIVE games take place over three days for Round 12 of Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) action, with Team Bath doubling up tomorrow night and Monday. The blue and gold side takes on Surrey Storm and London Pulse, whilst top of the table Manchester Thunder face Severn Stars. In other games, Saracens Mavericks host Celtic Dragons, […]

VNSL Round 9 preview: Pulse to face Thunder-storm

A TOP three clash between London Pulse and the raging ladder leaders Manchester Thunder is the highlight of a massive Round 9 of Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) action. In other highlights, Wasps Netball will play two games this weekend, with five of the six matches completed tonight or tomorrow, and then a standalone match on […]

VNSL Round 6 preview: Top 4 clashes headline weekend

ROUND 6 of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) stretches over four days, with a couple of huge top four clashes set to be ladder-defining matches. We take a look at the games that start tonight and run through until Monday, with plenty on the line for both sides.

Thunder strikes twice to remain unbeaten

MANCHESTER Thunder have remained unbeaten in the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) season after accounting for Saracens Mavericks in a top of the table clash. The Thunder then went on to easily defeat Wasps, and head into Round 6 as one of only two undefeated sides with reigning premiers, Loughborough Lightning.

2022 VNSL club preview: Surrey Storm

IT was another tough season for Surrey Storm in 2021, finishing in the bottom four for the fourth consecutive time (excluding 2020). The Storm will hope to get back to its success of five years ago, and have recruited some fresh faces into the squad for the 2022 season. >> VNSL 2022 Team preview: Surrey […]

VNSL 2022 Team Preview: Surrey Storm

LOSING a player of Karyn Bailey‘s quality is never easy, but Surrey Storm found just the replacement over the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) off-season. Bailey announced her retirement ahead of her final game on June 21, with the goal shooter being a prolific goal shooter even in her 16th professional year. Having been named in […]

International test standouts: October

TWO major test series have gone ahead over the past month, with plenty of top performers showcasing their impressive workrate and potential across a range of matches. With seven teams participating in a range of test matches over the last few weeks, we profile the standout players awarded player of the match accolades from each […]

International netball update: South Africa sweeps UK nations

INTERNATIONAL test matches have continued over the weekend, with the South Africa Spar Proteas continuing their series in the United Kingdom and coming away with a clean sweep across their four tests. Add in the result of their comprehensive practice match against Northern Ireland, and the Spar Proteas have well and truly boosted their confidence […]

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 […]

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