5th Qtr - August 2025

In this edition


WelcomeHello and welcome to a special NSL edition
A season like no otherWhen Netball Super League Managing Director Claire Nelson urged the Netball Family to get behind the new competition in 5TH QTR magazine last year, she needn’t have worried about the response.
Pulsating Pulse take the crownJust six years after they joined the League – finishing bottom of the table in 2019 – London Pulse won their first Netball Super League title with a brilliant 53-45 victory over defending champions Loughborough Lightning at The O2 Arena.
How the title was wonPulse finished last in their debut season in
The Pulse phenomenonHead Coach Sam Bird and Pulse stalwart Halimat Adio speak exclusively to 5TH QTR just days after leaving The O2 Arena with the ultimate prize.
All newThe relaunch of the Netball Super League brought changes and innovations both on and off the court that really did shake things up.
NXT Gen LeagueAs part of the journey towards professionalisation, the NXT Gen League was established to give top level netball a structure that allows talent to thrive and the season played out with impressive results.
Fond farewellsWe said goodbye to Geva Mentor , Gabby
Star qualityThere’s been too many magical moments this season to count! Remind yourself of some of the off-court highlights here.
A STORY OF GROWTHIt has been an incredible season for the Netball Super League by every measure. Here are a few of the key stats from a magical few months.
Winners one and allEveryone on court was a winner this season
A picture is worth a thousand wordsYou will undoubtedly have seen plenty of fabulous
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