Spotlight: Premier League!

Eleanor Udall • January 10, 2025

Local Teams Shine in National Leagues!

Charnwood Rutland

Premier League 1

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Northants Storm

Premier League 3

The East Midlands region continues to be a strong force in national netball, with two of our local teams competing in the prestigious Premier League divisions. These are national league competitions with teams competing across the country. In East Midlands we have Charnwood Rutland competing in Premier League 1 and Northants Storm in Premier League 3. Here’s how they’re progressing this season...

Charnwood Rutland: Battling in Premier League 1

Charnwood Rutland is flying the flag for the region in Premier League 1, the top tier of national league netball. Currently sitting in 10th place, the team has faced a challenging season but continues to show remarkable resilience!

In a reflection on their campaign so far, the team shared:

As we reach the halfway point of the season in Premier League 1, Charnwood Rutland Netball Club has experienced a period of both challenge and growth. The squad has seen a significant turnover of senior players, which has created a great opportunity for younger, emerging talent to step up and gain valuable experience. While the transition has been demanding, it has been equally rewarding for the team’s development.

Despite facing some difficult circumstances, the team has shown resilience, competing strongly in every match. The squad has faced challenges in closing out results, with several games slipping away in the final moments. The learning curve has been steep, but the lessons learned have been invaluable, especially in the recent hard-fought victory over Bury (57-49). This win was a testament to the team’s determination and their ability to grind out results, something that will prove crucial as the season progresses.

Looking ahead to the second half of the season, the squad is eager to continue its development. There is a real sense of excitement about the potential growth of the team as young players gain confidence and experience, while the coaching staff focus on refining key areas and ensuring that the team can finish games strong.

The second part of the season presents an opportunity for Charnwood Rutland to build on the progress made so far and to continue developing into a formidable force in the league. The team is excited for what lies ahead and committed to improving and pushing for stronger performances as they move into the latter stages of the season.

Northants Storm: Dominating Premier League 3

Northants Storm is having an incredible season in Premier League 3. The team currently sits in an impressive 3rd place, with seven wins out of their eight games so far. Their dominant performances have showcased their skill, teamwork, and relentless drive to succeed. With their sights set on finishing at the tops of the table, Storm is undoubtedly one of the teams to watch in the division.

With 8 rounds to go, best of luck to both teams this weekend and their ongoing Prem campaigns! Read more about other clubs and their reflections on the season so far here.

Keep up to date with their fixtures on the England Netball website here or watch live fixtures here (all Prem league 1 and selected league 3 games).

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By Eleanor Udall • March 27, 2025

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By Eleanor Udall • February 12, 2025

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