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: Midseason gamebreakers
WITH the midway point of the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) well and truly upon us, its time to take a look at the players in each side that have worked hard week in, week out to produce strong efforts, win, lose or draw. Some may be the most consistent and some may be the […]
VNSL 2021: Round 10/11 – Friday & Saturday wraps
THERE has been no shortage of action across Friday and Saturday with five games already played and more still to come as the season continues to heat up and the ladder starts to take shape. Team Bath and Loughborough Lightning kicked off Round 10/11 in style with a couple of strong wins while the Dragons […]
VNSL 2021: Round 9 – Sunday wrap
ROUND 9 of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) played host to a number of big upsets with Team Bath suffering their first loss of the season and Manchester Thunder getting over the top of Loughborough Lightning. Manchester Thunder (59) defeated Loughborough Lightning (50) Player of the match: Caroline O’Hanlon Manchester Thunder showcased their class downing […]
VNSL 2021: Round 8 – Sunday wrap
ROUND 8 of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) saw Team Bath make it eight wins straight with another strong performance to solidify their position atop of the table. Manchester Thunder, Loughborough Lightning and Wasps all claimed wins despite being challenged throughout their encounters. Manchester Thunder (48) defeated Leeds Rhinos (41) Player of the match: Laura […]
What is Loughborough Lightning’s recipe for success?
IT has been a season to remember so far for Loughborough Lightning with the side holding firm in top spot on the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) ladder and only getting better each time they step out on court. With composure to boot and quality players across the court, the Lightning have an aura they have […]
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 2020 team preview: Loughborough Lightning
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 Loughborough Lightning. Coach: Sara Bayman 2019 finish: 4th (13-7) Loughborough Lightning had an interesting season in 2019, with plenty of […]
