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BBC News
30-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Thunder beat Dragons to clinch play-off spot
Manchester Thunder edged past Cardiff Dragons 59-54 to secure a top-four finish in the Netball Super van der Berg top-scored with 37 goals at Belle Vue Arena on Friday as the hosts joined London Pulse and Loughborough Lightning in reaching the for Thunder moved them up to second in the standings on 28 points, but they trail leaders Pulse on goal shooter Georgia Rowe scored 26 for Dragons, who remain bottom after losing all but one of their 12 matches so far. Defending champions Lightning host fifth-placed Nottingham Forest on Saturday, while Pulse face Leeds Rhinos and Birmingham Panthers take on fourth-placed London Mavericks on Sunday.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Lightning beat Dragons to go top of Super League
Loughborough Lightning moved back to the top of the Netball Super League with a convincing win at Cardiff Dragons. The reigning champions led from early in the first quarter and gradually extended their advantage to complete a comfortable 71-54 victory at Utilita Arena. Lightning led 35-28 at half-time and never looked like letting that lead slip in a clinical display that saw them record a 93% shooting success, missing just four shots all game. Goal shooter Samantha Wallace-Joseph top-scored for the visitors with 32 goals, while Dragons' Georgia Rowe had 35 goals in a losing cause. Victory moves Vic Burgess' Lightning three points clear of London Pulse, who host Birmingham Panthers on Sunday (18:00 BST). Leeds Rhinos take on Manchester Thunder in a match you can watch live on BBC iPlayer at 16:00 on Sunday. Elsewhere, London Mavericks came from behind to beat Nottingham Forest 57-48 at Hertfordshire Sports Village. Forest were 29-23 ahead at half-time but the Mavericks made a quick start to the third quarter and quickly got themselves on top. Australian Emily Andrew continued her fine debut NSL season with 42 goals as Mavericks kept themselves in front to secure a seventh win of the campaign. Saturday, 24 May London Mavericks 57-48 Nottingham Forest Cardiff Dragons 54-71 Loughborough Lightning Sunday, 25 May Leeds Rhinos v Manchester Thunder (16:00 BST - watch on BBC iPlayer) London Pulse v Birmingham Panthers (18:00 BST)
BBC News
24-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Lightning beat Dragons to go top of Super League
Loughborough Lightning moved back to the top of the Netball Super League with a convincing win at Cardiff reigning champions led from early in the first quarter and gradually extended their advantage to complete a comfortable 71-54 victory at Utilita led 35-28 at half-time and never looked like letting that lead slip in a clinical display that saw them record a 93% shooting success, missing just four shots all shooter Samantha Wallace-Joseph top-scored for the visitors with 32 goals, while Dragons' Georgia Rowe had 35 goals in a losing moves Vic Burgess' Lightning three points clear of London Pulse, who host Birmingham Panthers on Sunday (18:00 BST).Leeds Rhinos take on Manchester Thunder in a match you can watch live on BBC iPlayer at 16:00 on London Mavericks came from behind to beat Nottingham Forest 57-48 at Hertfordshire Sports were 29-23 ahead at half-time but the Mavericks made a quick start to the third quarter and quickly got themselves on Emily Andrew continued her fine debut NSL season with 42 goals as Mavericks kept themselves in front to secure a seventh win of the campaign. Fixtures and results Saturday, 24 MayLondon Mavericks 57-48 Nottingham ForestCardiff Dragons 54-71 Loughborough LightningSunday, 25 MayLeeds Rhinos v Manchester Thunder (16:00 BST - watch on BBC iPlayer)London Pulse v Birmingham Panthers (18:00 BST)
BBC News
16-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Forest crush Cardiff to go fourth in Super League
Nottingham Forest moved into the Netball Super League top four and boosted their play-off hopes with an emphatic 77-53 victory over bottom side Cardiff racked up the points at House of Sport in the Welsh capital, including 20 in the final quarter to boost their goal takes Chelsea Pitman's side up to fourth in the table, ahead of the weekend's other Super League fixtures on goal shooter Rolene Streutker enjoyed a fruitful night as she extended her lead at the top of the super shot scoreboard. The South African has now recorded 110 in this the result provides a boost as Pitman's team prepare to face London Mavericks - who they moved above in the table - next weekend in a potentially pivotal match for deciding play-off meanwhile, were unable to build on earning their first win of the season last weekend and remain rock bottom with just four points from nine games.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cardiff Dragon McDonald making change as netball league's first sustainability officer
As LexisNexis Cardiff Dragons battle on the court, Elle McDonald is fighting the good fight off it. The mid-courter works as the Welsh franchise's sustainability officer to help those around her make informed choices and protect the planet. McDonald took on the role ahead of the 2025 season and has been involved across several initiatives. 'I've got a new role at Cardiff Dragons as the sustainability officer, which involves being an advocate among the players and our wider community to really make greener choices,' she said. 'And how we can take steps forward in that sustainability space. I have a background in teaching back at home, so it is quite different for me to have come across this role. READ MORE: Jimmy White's huge net worth now, young TV presenter girlfriend and 'life-changing' health diagnosis READ MORE: Tonight's rugby news as Faletau told he still has Lions chance and 'devastated' star suffers crushing blow 'But at the end of last year, I was speaking to quite a few people within our franchise and they felt really passionately about the sustainability space, and they wanted to come up with a role that would allow a player to really advocate for that. It is something that is important to me, but it should be important to everyone, so I am really proud to step into that space and really try and encourage not only our team, but across the league, all those small changes that can ultimately have a really big impact.' Dragons were part of history last weekend as they and London Mavericks played the first extra-time period in Netball Super League history. The game ended 55-55 after 60 minutes before Mavericks pulled away to take the game 72-61. It means the team in green are still searching for their maiden win of the season and face new side Birmingham Panthers for the first time on Friday. For McDonald, her performances on the court are fuelled by the choices she makes off it. She added: 'As athletes, there are so many of those things that we really value, including obviously our health and wellbeing. Reducing those environmental toxins will make us feel mentally and physically better, but something that we are really focused on is sustainable travel. 'We are encouraging our fans to travel sustainably, whether it is catching public transport, walking, cycling, or carpooling to our events. We want to make sure we are encouraging that. Also, with our food choices, as athletes, that is so important for us and our performance. 'But how can we make sure we are supporting local and organic farms and reducing those transportation emissions. It is just a small thing that we can consider doing that will make a big impact. We've teamed up with Grassboots, which is a preloved sports gear app. "We are hoping to build on the Cardiff Dragons community so people can sell or buy pre-loved sports equipment to help them get involved in sport, but also chose to donate any money to local charities. That is something we have been working on as well as some litter picks around the city. 'We are trying to make small changes when we can and hopefully influence our fan base and community to do the same.' Watch Dragons and the stars of NSL 2025 live in action - purchase your club tickets today. For the ultimate showdown, secure your seat at the 2025 Grand Final at The O2, London!
