The Netball Super League (NSL) Round 10 took place this weekend live on NetballPass*, BBC and Sky Sports, with the top four now looking tighter than ever, and netball returning to the NWC2019 venue for the first time.
Here is this week’s international player spotlight:
Cardiff Dragons – Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest returned to winning ways in Round 10 of the NSL, as they beat Cardiff Dragons 53 – 77.
Their goal shooter, South Africa SPAR Protea, Rolene Streutker continued to dominate in the shooting circle, as she has done so far this season, scoring 29 goals and 13 Super Shots, before being awarded Player of the Match.
You can re-watch this match on NetballPass, here.*
Leeds Rhinos – London Mavericks
Extra time was needed to decide the winners of the second clash in Round 10, as the score between Leeds Rhinos and London Mavericks sat at 59-59 at the final whistle.
England Rose Razia Quashie helped Mavericks get back into the game in extra time as she continued to pile on the pressure in defence, eventually finishing the game with eight gains and three intercepts – all of which proved crucial in a clash that finished 66 – 71 to Mavericks.
Mavericks victory keeps them in the top four, three points ahead of Nottingham Forest who they face in the next round.
You can catch up on this match on NetballPass, here.*
London Pulse – Loughborough Lightning
We have two teams at the top!
Loughborough Lightning made a statement in their visit to the capital, as they beat London Pulse 53-58 meaning both teams are now level on points at the top of the table.
Lightning shot out the blocks, taking an early 9 goal lead into the first break which they maintained going into the second half.
England Rose Berri Neil excelled for Lightning against her former side Pulse, as she scored 10 goals, two super shots and put in eight feeds, before being awarded Player of the Match.
Despite Pulse making a final quarter comeback, it was too little too late as Lightning dealt them their second defeat of the season and joined them in the top spot.
You can catch up on this match on NetballPass, here.*
Manchester Thunder – Birmingham Panthers
Netball returned to the M&S bank arena in Liverpool this weekend, for the first time since the Netball World Cup 2019 – and it was Manchester Thunder that left the venue victorious beating Birmingham Panthers 67-61.
It was a close one, with Thunder only leading by five goals going into the final quarter following a third quarter comeback from Panthers.
However, Thunder managed to re-gain control in the final 15-minutes, with England’s Josie Huckle key to their success as she made three gains, three deflections and one interception, before being awarded Player of the Match.
You can catch up on this match on NetballPass, here.
Head to NetballPass now to catch up on all the action, ahead of Round 11 which starts on Saturday 24th May.
To view all the fixtures, results, where to watch information and more visit our NSL page, here.
Tickets for the NSL Grand Final are also on sale now, with more details here.
*Restrictions are in place – viewers in the UK, France and Poland will not be able to watch the stream on NetballPass. Those in the UK will be able to watch all games across Sky Sports and BBC Sport, with more information here.