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 preview: Which teams will stand out in 2021?
THE Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) signing window is now firmly closed and all clubs have revealed their full roster for the upcoming season. With several exciting additions and big moves within the league, Draft Central took a look at each side’s major losses and gains, and some key points to note ahead of 2021. The […]
SSN Updates: This week’s movers and changers
THE player signings continued throughout the week as a number of Suncorp Super Netball players found new homes for next season, with the main focus a couple of young players securing a full time position. Collingwood and Sunshine Coast Lightning completed their 10 player roster, joining Queensland Firebirds however the Magpies and Firebirds still await […]
Taini Jamison Trophy: Ferns make clean sweep of Roses with a 15-goal triumph
IN their 100th meeting it was New Zealand that got up with a 15 goal victory over England in a strong defensive showing (62-47). The Ferns burst out of the blocks before the Roses matched their intensity across the court, however a blistering second quarter enabled them to create some separation and continue that theme […]
Taini Jamison Trophy: Ferns down Roses to claim silverware
REINING World Champions, New Zealand claimed the Taini Jamison Trophy with a strong second half guiding them to victory against England (54-47). Down at half-time, the Ferns looked more settled in attack and were able to fight back against the Roses – who held much of the control in the opening half of the match […]
Taini Jamison Trophy: Game 2 – Head to head
HEADING into Game 2 of the Taini Jamison Trophy series, the Roses will be hoping to collect their first win while the Ferns will be aiming to repeat their previous efforts and make it two straight. Instead of a normal preview, we will pit the defensive unit of the Roses against the attacking unit of […]
Cadbury Netball Series: New Zealand v. England – Game 1 preview
THE long awaited return of international netball is set to commence as England Roses and New Zealand Silver Ferns lock horns in a three-test Cadbury international netball series. The competition will be held in New Zealand with the Roses forced into quarantine in order to comply with the appropriate COVID-19 restrictions. The Silver Ferns are […]
Loughborough Lightning secure Cobden for 2021
FOLLOWING an injury-ridden start to the 2020 season, Loughborough Lightning have announced several key signings this week and are aiming to make an impact in the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) next season. The Midlands side have an impressive record in the Superleague and narrowly missed out on claiming titles in 2017 and 2018. Draft Central […]
Rhinos coach leading the charge for progress in the VNSL
YORKSHIRE-based Leeds Rhinos are the brand new franchise on the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) block for 2021, and they are already causing a bit of a stir within the UK netball community. Their statement signing of England’s most capped player in Jade Clarke, who will be joined by up-and-coming Roses young gun Vicki Oyesola, has […]
New Zealand and England Cadbury Netball Series: Draft Central’s predictions
WITH the announcement of the three-test Cadbury Netball Series between New Zealand and England last week, Draft Central is delving into the international teams of both nations heading into the competition and the potential starting sevens, which could see some intriguing matchups. While New Zealand is expected to have a full strength squad bar its […]
