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BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Lightning beat Mavericks to go top of Super League
Loughborough Lightning produced a dominant display to beat London Mavericks 79-58 and move top of the Netball Super who have won three of the previous four Grand Finals, were in control throughout and opened a 23-12 lead at the end of the first set the tone for the contest, with Samantha Wallace-Joseph finishing with 24 goals for the victors, and Ella Clark and Berri Neil also impressing with 14 and 13 goals Andrew contributed 24 goals for the Mavericks, who remain fourth with one round of fixtures remaining before the play-offs. Birmingham Panthers won 75-69 in the opening match of the round on Thursday, with third-placed Manchester Thunder hosting second-placed London Pulse on Saturday (17:00 BST).
BBC News
30-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Panthers head coach Trip to leave at end of season
Birmingham Panthers head coach Jo Trip is to leave the club at the end of the Netball Super League 34-year-old Kiwi was NSL coach of the year in 2023 and 2024 but has "decided to explore new opportunities".There are three rounds left in the NSL season but Panthers have already been ruled out of play-off contention."As the club continues to grow and we make plans for the future, this decision follows the natural conversations that happen at the end of a season," read a club statement."Jo has decided to explore new opportunities and will leave with our huge gratitude and respect. Her drive and leadership have been felt by all involved with the club."This is Birmingham's first season, having been formed from the ashes of Severn Stars - where Trip was player-coach in the past two seasons, leading them to a top-four finish in has focused on coaching this year, with Panthers winning three and losing eight of their 11 games in an injury-hit Gabby Marshall was forced to retire after suffering two concussions in a month, and last week they lost star shooter Sigi Burger to a season-ending medial collateral ligament exec-chair Alison Kay said: "Her energy and commitment have left a lasting impact on all who worked with her. We wish her every success in the next chapter of her journey."Trip added: "Being part of the Panthers' journey as the club's first-ever head coach has been a privilege. With two home games remaining, we're focused and determined to finish this campaign strong and do you [the fans] proud."
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Gabby Sinclair encouraging others to speak up and seek out on women's health issues
By Milly McEvoy, Sportsbeat Gabby Sinclair knows what it is like not to be listened to when it comes to women's health issues, now she is speaking up so the cycle is not repeated for others. The Birmingham Panthers shooter experienced heavy periods as she was making her way in netball, but found her concerns were not always taken seriously. The Australian wants to use her platform as a Netball Super League player to encourage others to seek out and speak out. 'I'm interested in a lot of things to do with women's health,' she said. 'There are lots of different spaces. I do think there is a big gap in education for women and young girls surrounding a whole variety of women's health issues, whether that is the menstrual cycle, contraception, you can go on for ages. "Within sport, there is still a big gap in regards to how we should train around our menstrual cycle, supporting athletes who might experience severe pain during their period. 'I think that is a space that can be really developed and something potentially in sport or education in schools that I'd like to get into post-netball. 'There has been a shift now in women speaking up about their experiences, women actually being heard and listened to. 'Netball is getting there, but there is more that we can do. We've been offered webinars or information sessions around fertility or the menstrual cycle and things like that, but I think there is a gap that could be improved.' While Sinclair is coming at this from lived experience, it is also from learning too – the 31-year-old is a registered nurse and is studying for a master's in women's health. She is now planning for a post-netball role helping educate women and girls around various health topics. Sinclair added: "I have always had very heavy periods, and it is something that I thought was just normal, but as I got older I realised how it was actually affecting me. 'I then started to question it; 'I don't think this actually is normal.' I went to a few doctors who said it was just my period, or said go on the pill and it will decrease your bleeding, but it took me a while to actually be fully listened to and work out a plan. 'It has challenged me in games, I remember I was playing a grand final at age grade level, and I had my period and was bleeding very heavily and felt so exhausted. NSL Unwrapped: Lightning join Pulse at the summit 'Now looking back at that and the interventions that I have got in place now, I would like to see that for a lot of other young girls coming through and feeling like they know what is normal and what is abnormal and feeling confident in reaching out for help. 'This is something that needs to be spoken about too; it is important for young girls to see elite athletes who have it. 'I thought when I was going through it at 15, 'Do other elite athletes have their periods and go through what I am going through?' You can feel quite alone, so it is important that it is spoken about." A golden goal for a golden girl 🏅Cool, calm and collected was Gabby Sinclair to get the win in tonights game for @PanthersNball 😅 — Netball Super League (@NetballSL) May 4, 2025 Sinclair has returned for a second stint in the Super League, having previously featured for LexisNexis Cardiff Dragons in 2023. She then returned Down Under to play for new team Melbourne Mavericks in the Suncorp Super Netball. Despite an impressive season, Sinclair was not offered another contract in Australia but jumped at the chance to join Birmingham Panthers. After missing the early round of Panthers' inaugural season through injury, Sinclair has made an impact for the West Midlands team, particularly with the Soft & Gentle Super Shot. Panthers' Gabrielle Coffey proud to represent First Nations on NSL stage 'It is something that is quite natural from a very young age,' she said. 'I would shoot from anywhere, anywhere I got the ball in the circle, I would just turn and shoot. 'I feel like I have always been a bit more of a long-range shooter. 'I do practice a lot! But it is probably more of a natural ability for me that I have had from a very young age.'
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dragons edge Panthers for first win of the season
Cardiff Dragons claimed their first win of the Netball Super League season as they beat Birmingham Panthers on Friday. Having started the campaign with seven straight losses, the Dragons overcame a narrow half-time deficit to secure a 61-57 victory at the Skydome Arena. The Panthers led 34-32 at midway point and were still a point up at the end of the third quarter. It was level at 57-57 with five minutes remaining but the Dragons edged ahead through goal attack Phillipa Yarranton and she added a super shot to extend the lead. Goal shooter Georgia Rowe, who top-scored for the Dragons with 39 goals, wrapped up the win for the Super League's last-place side. The Panthers had a marginally better shooting success rate, 86% to the Dragons' 85%, with Sigi Burger scoring 46 goals, but were outshot 67 to 55 by the visitors. Dragons are now just four points behind Panthers in seventh. Friday, 9 May Birmingham Panthers 57-61 Cardiff Dragons Saturday, 10 May Loughborough Lightning v Leeds Rhinos (18:00, BBC Red Button and iPlayer) Sunday, 11 May Nottingham Forest v Manchester Thunder (16:00) London Mavericks v London Pulse (16:00) All times BST.
BBC News
09-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Dragons edge Panthers for first win of the season
Cardiff Dragons claimed their first win of the Netball Super League season as they beat Birmingham Panthers on started the campaign with seven straight losses, the Dragons overcame a narrow half-time deficit to secure a 61-57 victory at the Skydome Panthers led 34-32 at midway point and were still a point up at the end of the third was level at 57-57 with five minutes remaining but the Dragons edged ahead through goal attack Phillipa Yarranton and she added a super shot to extend the shooter Georgia Rowe, who top-scored for the Dragons with 39 goals, wrapped up the win for the Super League's last-place Panthers had a marginally better shooting success rate, 86% to the Dragons' 85%, with Sigi Burger scoring 46 goals, but were outshot 67 to 55 by the are now just four points behind Panthers in seventh. Fixtures and results Friday, 9 MayBirmingham Panthers 57-61 Cardiff DragonsSaturday, 10 MayLoughborough Lightning v Leeds Rhinos (18:00, BBC Red Button and iPlayer)Sunday, 11 MayNottingham Forest v Manchester Thunder (16:00)London Mavericks v London Pulse (16:00)All times BST.
