VNSL 2021: Round 15 preview – Lightning look to gain on Bath
THE pointy end of the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) season has arrived, with just five more rounds to come with teams needing to get their connections and wins in order heading into the final stretch. Loughborough Lightning could very well overtake Team Bath on the ladder if margins and results fall their way, whilst […]
VNSL 2021: Round 13/14 – Sunday/Monday wrap
THE second half of Round 13/14 was complete across Sunday and Monday, with five more massive contests completing a big weekend of action. Both Team Bath and Leeds Rhinos completed the round with two crucial wins from two, while Wasps Netball have a spanner in the works after dropping both of their games to the […]
VNSL 2021: Round 13/14 – Friday/Saturday wrap
A HUGE first half of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) round has played out over Friday and Saturday, with a social media blackout across the league not stopping any team from piling on the pressure and the Celtic Dragons from getting their maiden 2021 victory on the board. Surrey Storm (39) defeated by Celtic Dragons […]
VNSL 2021: Round 12 – Sunday wrap
THE Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) returned for the second half of the season at the Copper Box Arena, with goal shooters dominating during Sunday’s proceedings in London. Celtic Dragons (34) defeated by Team Bath (51) Player of the match: Kim Borger (Team Bath) A fast start from the Celtic Dragons against the ladder leaders was unfortunately […]
VNSL 2021: Round 7 – Monday wrap
ROUND 7 of Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) action is complete, with Team Bath and Leeds Rhinos reigning supreme in the final two matches of the round. Both blue and yellow sides proved clinical, with Bath taking top spot on the ladder drawing even with Loughborough Lightning for matches, as Leeds moved up to sixth following […]
VNSL 2021: Round 7 – Sunday wrap
ROUND 7 of the Sunday Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) clashes has brought a mixed bag of results as the Saracens Mavericks played out a thriller while the contest between Wasps and Strathclyde Sirens left no stone unturned playing out the second draw of the season. Manchester Thunder managed to find their way back onto the […]
2021 VNSL Season previews: Strathclyde Sirens
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. Up next is Strathclyde Sirens as we work our way through the teams. The Sirens retained the majority of their list […]
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 […]
Vitality Netball Superleague review: Round 2 – Team Bath continues hot start to season
THE second round of Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) brought plenty of controversy and close encounters with sides battling hard to claim early ascendancy. New recruits continued to make waves in their new colours while the tried and tested combinations of years gone by also proved to be the difference in narrow wins. Severn Stars (56) […]
VNSL 2020 team preview: Strathclyde Sirens
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 Strathclyde Sirens. Coach: Lesley MacDonald 2019 finish: 9th (9-3) The Sirens were unintentionally left in the lurch when their key […]
