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South Wales Argus
8 hours ago
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Netball Super League Unwrapped: Top Four set in Round 13
Forest's defeat meant they were unable to catch London Mavericks, whose place in the semi-finals was confirmed despite defeat to Loughborough Lightning. Lightning's victory, as well as London Pulse's win over Manchester Thunder, ensured that those two will play in the major semi-final. In a match-up where only pride was at stake, it was LexisNexis Cardiff Dragons who came out on top against NIC Leeds Rhinos. Panthers do the double Thursday night netball with everything on the line delivered a 75-69 comeback win for Birmingham Panthers over Nottingham Forest. A strong Forest defence, led by Jayda Pechova, stifled Panthers to take an eight-goal lead into the break. But a virtuoso performance from Gabby Marshall in the goal attack bib for Panthers saw her side to a second win over Forest in both clubs' debut season. The victory also meant Forest were unable to catch Mavericks to end their hopes of a top four finish. Lightning show up on Pride Night In one of two potential Play-Off match-ups in Round 13, Loughborough Lightning downed London Mavericks 79-58 at the Sir David Wallace Arena. The hosts were immediately on the front foot with Shadine van der Merwe proving a nightmare for the Mavericks attackers. The gap only grew for Lightning, who are still in the hunt for the top spot, as they sit two points behind London Pulse. Meanwhile, despite defeat, Mavericks were able to celebrate their return to the Play-Offs for the first time since 2016. Pulse survive a battle London Pulse kept their cool in a 58-48 win over Manchester Thunder to book their place in the major semi-final. The visitors seized the early advantage, but Thunder were fired up in the second quarter to reduce an 11-goal deficit to just one with 10 points in a row. The break came almost at the wrong time for the home side, but they continued their charge to level proceedings at 27-27 with less than two minutes of the second half gone. That prompted a regroup from Pulse, who stuck together to move themselves back into the lead and secured an 11th win of the season and return to top spot. Dragons swoop in and take victory LexisNexis Cardiff Dragons proved they weren't going to be messed with, winning 60-52 against NIC Leeds Rhinos. Despite an strong start in the opening minutes for home team Rhinos, the first quarter ended 10-15 in Dragons' favour. A standout performance came from Khanyisa Chawane as she proved herself to be a speed demon on the court with turnovers aplenty. The Round 13 victory marked Dragons' second win of the season and disappointment for Geva Mentor, losing her last home game of the season before she hangs up her dress. The NSL Grand Final will be held at The O2 on 6 July for the first time ever. Get your tickets to experience live elite netball!
The Herald Scotland
10 hours ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Netball Super League Unwrapped: Top Four set in Round 13
Lightning's victory, as well as London Pulse's win over Manchester Thunder, ensured that those two will play in the major semi-final. In a match-up where only pride was at stake, it was LexisNexis Cardiff Dragons who came out on top against NIC Leeds Rhinos. Panthers do the double Thursday night netball with everything on the line delivered a 75-69 comeback win for Birmingham Panthers over Nottingham Forest. A strong Forest defence, led by Jayda Pechova, stifled Panthers to take an eight-goal lead into the break. But a virtuoso performance from Gabby Marshall in the goal attack bib for Panthers saw her side to a second win over Forest in both clubs' debut season. The victory also meant Forest were unable to catch Mavericks to end their hopes of a top four finish. Lightning show up on Pride Night In one of two potential Play-Off match-ups in Round 13, Loughborough Lightning downed London Mavericks 79-58 at the Sir David Wallace Arena. The hosts were immediately on the front foot with Shadine van der Merwe proving a nightmare for the Mavericks attackers. The gap only grew for Lightning, who are still in the hunt for the top spot, as they sit two points behind London Pulse. Meanwhile, despite defeat, Mavericks were able to celebrate their return to the Play-Offs for the first time since 2016. Pulse survive a battle London Pulse kept their cool in a 58-48 win over Manchester Thunder to book their place in the major semi-final. The visitors seized the early advantage, but Thunder were fired up in the second quarter to reduce an 11-goal deficit to just one with 10 points in a row. The break came almost at the wrong time for the home side, but they continued their charge to level proceedings at 27-27 with less than two minutes of the second half gone. That prompted a regroup from Pulse, who stuck together to move themselves back into the lead and secured an 11th win of the season and return to top spot. Dragons swoop in and take victory LexisNexis Cardiff Dragons proved they weren't going to be messed with, winning 60-52 against NIC Leeds Rhinos. Despite an strong start in the opening minutes for home team Rhinos, the first quarter ended 10-15 in Dragons' favour. A standout performance came from Khanyisa Chawane as she proved herself to be a speed demon on the court with turnovers aplenty. The Round 13 victory marked Dragons' second win of the season and disappointment for Geva Mentor, losing her last home game of the season before she hangs up her dress. The NSL Grand Final will be held at The O2 on 6 July for the first time ever. Get your tickets to experience live elite netball!
Glasgow Times
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Netball Super League Unwrapped: Top Four set in Round 13
Forest's defeat meant they were unable to catch London Mavericks, whose place in the semi-finals was confirmed despite defeat to Loughborough Lightning. Lightning's victory, as well as London Pulse's win over Manchester Thunder, ensured that those two will play in the major semi-final. In a match-up where only pride was at stake, it was LexisNexis Cardiff Dragons who came out on top against NIC Leeds Rhinos. Panthers do the double Thursday night netball with everything on the line delivered a 75-69 comeback win for Birmingham Panthers over Nottingham Forest. A strong Forest defence, led by Jayda Pechova, stifled Panthers to take an eight-goal lead into the break. But a virtuoso performance from Gabby Marshall in the goal attack bib for Panthers saw her side to a second win over Forest in both clubs' debut season. The victory also meant Forest were unable to catch Mavericks to end their hopes of a top four finish. Lightning show up on Pride Night In one of two potential Play-Off match-ups in Round 13, Loughborough Lightning downed London Mavericks 79-58 at the Sir David Wallace Arena. The hosts were immediately on the front foot with Shadine van der Merwe proving a nightmare for the Mavericks attackers. The gap only grew for Lightning, who are still in the hunt for the top spot, as they sit two points behind London Pulse. Meanwhile, despite defeat, Mavericks were able to celebrate their return to the Play-Offs for the first time since 2016. Pulse survive a battle London Pulse kept their cool in a 58-48 win over Manchester Thunder to book their place in the major semi-final. The visitors seized the early advantage, but Thunder were fired up in the second quarter to reduce an 11-goal deficit to just one with 10 points in a row. The break came almost at the wrong time for the home side, but they continued their charge to level proceedings at 27-27 with less than two minutes of the second half gone. That prompted a regroup from Pulse, who stuck together to move themselves back into the lead and secured an 11th win of the season and return to top spot. Dragons swoop in and take victory LexisNexis Cardiff Dragons proved they weren't going to be messed with, winning 60-52 against NIC Leeds Rhinos. Despite an strong start in the opening minutes for home team Rhinos, the first quarter ended 10-15 in Dragons' favour. A standout performance came from Khanyisa Chawane as she proved herself to be a speed demon on the court with turnovers aplenty. The Round 13 victory marked Dragons' second win of the season and disappointment for Geva Mentor, losing her last home game of the season before she hangs up her dress. The NSL Grand Final will be held at The O2 on 6 July for the first time ever. Get your tickets to experience live elite netball!
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
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
'Two concussions in a month was scary and it's why I'm retiring'
'Two concussions in a month was scary and it's why I'm retiring' Gabby Marshall was on a spinal board in the back of a West Midlands ambulance when it dawned on her - through the fug of a second concussion in a month - that this might be the injury that would end her sporting career. On Tuesday morning she made it official. After three weeks of severe headaches and discombobulating fatigue, the 29-year-old captain of Birmingham Panthers kissed goodbye to her life in netball at a tearful team meeting, concluding there was no other choice she could have made. It was not how "devastated" Marshall envisaged the first year of Netball Super League's much-vaunted professional era turning out for her. Rather this, though, than a worst-case scenario further down the line. She told BBC Sport: "I dread to think, after a rest period and recovery for this one, if I was to then step on court again and be in the same situation again. "I dread to think of the symptoms I would have because this one has been quite scary and quite difficult. "It's a tricky decision to come to because you never want your career to end like this." Marshall was concussed for the first time this season in Birmingham's opening game against Leeds Rhinos on 14 March. It left her feeling nauseous for days, but she completed return to play protocols and was feeling fine when she lined up to face leaders London Pulse on 13 April, only for a collision in the third quarter to end her game and ultimately her life as a professional athlete. Marshall was attempting to catch a pass when she collided with Pulse goalkeeper Darcie Everitt and hit the deck, the back of her head banging against the court at Worcester Arena. The match was paused for 20 minutes as Marshall was treated and taken away to hospital for checks and a CT scan. Those showed up clear, but Marshall has endured a dismal time since. She is seeing a neurological physiotherapist as she looks to lead a normal life again. "I was quite unwell for the first 10 days or so, not really able to do very much, and I'm not back to normal yet but I'm better than I was," she said. She recalls being in the ambulance, helpless. "You think, 'oh wow, I've just had one particularly big head knock and now the second one'," said Marshall. "I've got a medical background from studying physiotherapy at university, so I was well aware of the dangers of having two concussions quite close together. "I've had a couple earlier in my career as well, so I was quite aware it's a very serious injury. I had an MRI yesterday. "There's a misconception with concussions where perhaps people think it's a little bang to the head and you're going to be OK afterwards. "Hopefully I do make a full recovery, but this one's been quite scary. "There's been quite a lot of fairly severe headaches, intense pressure in the head, unable to look at any screens, read anything. "I've been sleeping 12 hours at night, then I'd go and sit downstairs for 10 or 15 minutes and would fall asleep for three hours. Crazy exhaustion." The Mancunian, who played at centre and wing defence, is described on her Panthers profile as the team's "beating heart". Previously with Manchester Thunder and Severn Stars, she represented England at youth level. Injuries to both ankles waylaid her in the past, but not like the concussions. Athletes in other sports, such as football, rugby, boxing and American football, have suffered long-term damage to the brain through repeated head trauma. "With this, you're a bit of a prisoner to your own brain. You can't read a book, or you can't go out to a coffee shop because it's too over-stimulating," Marshall said. "That's the scary nature of this injury and why I've come to this decision. "I told the girls this morning at training and it was quite emotional. I'm devastated." What comes next for a woman who had been all in on netball, relishing being at the domestic pinnacle of a sport that has plans for large-scale growth in the next decade? "I don't really know," she said. "I'm sure as one door closes, another will open." Marshall doesn't harbour any ill feeling towards Everitt, who was given a two-minute penalty following the collision. "I've had communication with Darcie since the incident. She was going for the ball and it's one of those things. It happens," Marshall said. "I was quite unlucky to be on the receiving end of two of those this season, but it's the nature of the game unfortunately."
