2021 Netball Legends Series Explained

Netball Legends Series
Year:2021
Country:England
Num Teams:2
Second: Superleague All-Stars
Matches:3

The England national netball team played a three-match test series (officially referred to as the 2021 Vitality Legends Series) against an All-Stars team made up of players from the Superleague competition in the United Kingdom. The series took place between 20 and 24 January 2021 and replaced a previously scheduled series between England and Jamaica, which was cancelled due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] [2] The three matches were played behind closed doors at the David Wallace Arena in Loughborough.[3] The series was won by England, who defeated the All-Stars three games to nil, and in so doing won the Jean Hornsby Cup.[1] [4]

Matches

Third test

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vitality Roses to play a Vitality Netball Superleague ‘All Stars’ side in Legends Series. England Netball. 15 January 2021.
  2. Web site: England-Jamaica series postponed because of coronavirus-related travel restrictions. BBC Sport. 4 January 2021.
  3. Web site: Netball Legend Series: England beat Superleague All Stars 67-44. BBC Sport. 22 January 2021.
  4. Web site: Netball Legends Series: England beat Superleague All Stars 55-43. 24 January 2021. BBC Sport.
  5. Web site: Meet your Vitality Roses squad for the Vitality Netball Legends Series. England Netball. 16 January 2021.
  6. Web site: VNSL All Stars squad announced for Vitality Netball Legends Series. England Netball. 19 January 2021.