PREVIEW | NSL Round 5 – Intrigue aplenty
THERE are plenty of intriguing clashes this weekend in the Netball Super League, and with the up and down nature of the form of many teams this season, these results could be decisive. Strathclyde Sirens vs Cardiff DragonsFriday at 7:30pmSports Hall, Emirates The Sirens are back at home for the first time this season, and […]
Streaks broken at both ends of the NSL ladder
THE match of the round in the Netball Super League over the weekend was an intriguing top of the table clash between the Severn Stars and Manchester Thunder, which saw the Thunder come away victorious 65 goal to 50 and with their undefeated record for 2024 still in tact. The margin may have been big, […]
Grand Final rematch lives up to the hype
ROUND 3 of the Netball Super League saw a grand final rematch that lived up to the expectations, with the London Pulse avenging last year’s heartbreak by defeating the Loughborough Lightning by a mere goal. The Lightning had a chance to take the lead sooner than they ultimately did but some rare inaccurate shooting meant […]
2024 Netball Super League Preview – Severn Stars
THE 2024 Netball Super League season is almost upon us, and to celebrate the build up to the season, Rookie Me Central will be previewing each of the 10 competing teams and seeing how this year might unfold for them. Season 2023 was not a spectacular season for the Severn Stars. A mid table finish […]
Stars reveal 2024 Netball Super League Squad
THE Netball Super League (NSL) off season signing season continues at full pace, with clubs continuing to announce their 2024 squads at various paces. One club that has not wasted time and just revealed their full squad is the Severn Stars. Led again by Jo Trip – who is playing again in 2024 – the […]
2023 NSL | Round 18 preview: The end is nigh
THIS weekend may be the third last round of the 2023 Netball Super League regular season, but already we are starting to see parts of the competition wind down for 2023. This weekend hosts the final match the for the Surrey Storm, who then have a two-week break before they are back in action for […]
2023 NSL | Round 17 preview: The race to the finish begins
LAST weekend was a big one for the Netball Super League. The margins may not have been big, but it was in the context of the season. Last weekend saw the finalists confirmed for 2023 because with the Stars losing, it means that no one else can catch the Pulse, Storm, Lightning and Thunder. However, […]
A Pulsating round sees big wins on the board
ROUND 15 of the Netball Super League saw plenty of big wins across the board. One of those was in Manchester where the Pulse took down the Thunder by 14 goals. After a tight first half it was the third quarter that truly separated the teams. The Thunder did not take too long to pinch […]
2023 NSL | Round 13 preview: Repeat matchups commence
ROUND 13 of the Netball Super League is upon us, marking the second go-around of matchups as clubs begin to repeat their head-to-head battles. The weekend’s fixtures begin tomorrow night in Worcester, with the Stars hosting the Pulse. Last time around, a bad start from the Stars proved the difference in a 13-goal loss. The […]
NSL Player Focus: Jayda Pechova (Team Bath)
DESPITE Team Bath going down to the Severn Stars by 10 goals on the weekend, many players on the losing side put in stellar shifts. One such player was Jayda Pechova. In only her first year at Bath after crossing from the Pulse, she has slotted in seamlessly and made a real impact for her […]
