VNSL 2021: Loughborough Lightning make history with inaugural premiership
LOUGHBOROUGH Lightning have clinched the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) premiership, defeating Team Bath by 17 goals, 49-32. It was a history-making performance from the Lightning, claiming their first VNSL trophy after being a part of the league for 16 years and playing in three grand finals prior. Despite having the history books against them […]
VNSL 2021: Semi-finals wrap
THE 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague grand finalists have been decided with Loughborough Lightning and Team Bath winning their respective semi-finals clashes and progressing through to the big dance. There were plenty of great moments with two spectacular clashes providing plenty of heart in your mouth moments. Loughborough Lightning (58) defeated Leeds Rhinos (38) Player of […]
VNSL 2021: Round 17/18 – Sunday/Monday wrap
A HUGE end to the final double round of Vitality Netball Superleague action saw five matches play out across Sunday and Monday, with Manchester Thunder officially earning its entry to the finals series and both Leeds Rhinos and Saracens Mavericks winning critical matches heading into the final rounds. Loughborough Lightning (59) defeated Leeds Rhinos (51) […]
VNSL 2021: Round 17/18 preview – Crowds return as last double round arrives
CROWDS return to the Vitality Netball Superleague for the first time this season in a blockbuster double round of action, as the ladder continues to heat up with just one spot within the top four still up for grabs. There is no doubt plenty to play for this round, with home fans expected in droves […]
2021 ANZ Premiership vs. VNSL Team of the Week: Round 5/16
IN the next edition of our new series, Draft Central has composed two Teams of the Week with one side each hailing from the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) and the other from the ANZ Premiership. ANZ Premiership: GS: Grace Nweke (Northern Mystics) GA: Te Paea Selby-Rickit (Mainland Tactix) WA: Shannon Saunders (Southern Steel) C: Claire […]
VNSL 2021: Round 16 – Sunday wrap
THE finals race continues to heat up in the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL), and Sunday’s Round 16 matches were no different as a couple teams made major breaks for the top four and Team Bath secured the first finals spot. Severn Stars (41) defeated by Leeds Rhinos (63) Player of the match: Vicki Oyesola (Leeds […]
VNSL 2021: Round 15 – 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. Severn Stars (41) defeated by Loughborough Lightning (50) Player of the match: Nat Panagarry (Loughborough Lightning) The Lightning were tested by a hungry Severn Stars outfit to begin Round […]
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 […]
2021 ANZ Premiership vs. VNSL Team of the Week: Round 3/13/14
OUR new Draft Central Team of the Week series continues, composing two teams with one side each hailing from the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) and the other from the ANZ Premiership. ANZ Premiership: GS: George Fisher (Southern Steel) GA: Khiarna Williams (Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic) WA: Gina Crampton (Northern Stars) C: Mila Reuelu-Buchanan (Northern […]
