A Severn Stars comeback in the final quarter proved “too little too late” as they were beaten by Saracens Mavericks 62-52 in the Vitality Netball Superleague. Stars took to the court yesterday in their first home game of the season and, due to Covid, the first at a home venue, the University of Worcester Arena, […]
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Severn Stars hope to begin charge up the table ahead of Leeds Rhinos clash
Severn Stars’ Jane Taylor believes that the Gloucestershire based side have plenty to build on ahead of their clash with Leeds Rhinos in round seven of the Vitality Netball Superleague. Stars have only the one win so far this season, coming against Surrey Storm in round five, and sit 10th in the table above Celtic […]
Severn Stars suffer defeat to high-flying Team Bath in the Vitality Netball Superleague
Severn Stars were unable to make it two wins in two over the weekend as they fell to defeat against second placed Team Bath, 30-49 in the Vitality Netball Superleague. The University of Gloucestershire and Worcester Stars went into the match against their south west rivals, at Studio 001 in Wakefield on Saturday, off the […]
Preview: Severn Stars back in action as the Vitality Netball Super League returns this weekend
Netball is the latest sport to return amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Rise As One. That’s the message being sent out to all clubs and fans in the VNSL this week as the 2021 season prepares to get underway. Like all sport across the UK, netball has been affected by the coronavirus situation that we […]
‘Starstruck’ Gloucester-born Severn Stars player Jane Taylor set for debut Vitality Netball Superleague campaign
Melissa Bessell has announced her Severn Stars squad for the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague season, with Gloucester-born Jane Taylor set for her debut campaign. Taylor has been selected amongst nine Stars players as Liana Leota returns as captain and Nia Jones as vice-captain for the University of Gloucestershire part-owned Superleague franchise. With the 2021 season […]
Severn Stars gain first Vitality Super League win before postponement due to Coronavirus
On Saturday, Severn Stars won their first match of the 2020 season after a 59-54 victory over Wasps. The Stars came from five goals down with 15 minutes to go at the University of Worcestershire. Head coach, Melissa Bessell said after the game: “Today was epic for us “I made it clear today it was […]
Severn Stars fall to a heavy Mavericks defeat
Saracens Mavericks 61, Severn Stars 45 In contrast to when the two teams met two weeks ago, this time it was Mavericks who gained an early lead. Despite Stars trying their best to pull back the deficit, the Mavericks were always able to maintain their advantage. Stars’ Nia Jones said: “In contrast to round one, […]