Summary

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  • Both sides have won one and lost one game this season

  • Manchester Thunder are four-time champions

  • Nottingham Forest in debut NSL campaign

Live Reporting

  1. Who's in action?

    Manchester Thunder v Nottingham Forest (19:30 GMT)

    BBC Sport

    Coverage of Loughborough Lightning v London Pulse in round 2 of the Netball Super League.

    Four-time champions Manchester Thunder and Netball Super League newcomers Nottingham Forest will face off in the third round of the the new Netball Super League season on Friday.

    Thunder were dominant las time out in beating Birmingham Panthers 77-47 to claim their first win of the 2025 season.

    After defeat by holders Loughborough Lightning on the opening weekend, Thunder were much improved in Birmingham.

    The Panthers kept it close in the first quarter but Karen Greig's side pulled away in the second to lead 36-21 at half-time and doubled their advantage in the second half, with 47 goals from South Africa's Elmere van der Berg.

    Nottingham Forest also claimed their first win too as they beat Cardiff Dragons 70-54 at Motorpoint Arena.

    Rolene Streutker scored 31 goals for Forest, with Dragons' goal shooter Georgia Rowe getting 33 in a losing cause.

  2. No draws, timeouts & more points on offer - NSL introduces new rules

    BBC Sport

    What is netball's new super shot?

    The Netball Super League has introduced three further rule changes for the 2025 season as part of the revamped competition.

    Unlike in previous seasons, games will not be allowed to end in a draw, with matches going to extra time if the scores are level after 60 minutes.

    Tactical timeouts have also been introduced, while there will be a new system for distributing points, with one point on offer for losing teams who finish within five points or less of their opponent.

    The league, the sport's elite domestic competition in the UK, is being reformed from 2025 as part of plans to make the division professional.

    In the latest series of rule changes, there will be 10 minutes of extra time, with a one-minute half-time break, if the score between teams is level after 60 minutes.

    If the score is still level at end of extra time, play will continue until one team reaches a two-goal lead.

    Read the full story here.

  3. How can I watch?

    All times are GMT and subject to change

    BBC iPlayer

    Friday, 28 March

    Netball Super League: Manchester Thunder v Nottingham Forest

    17:45-19:45 - Red Button, BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website & app

  4. How to get into netball

    Netball World Cup 2019: Reasons to love netball

    Is it for me?

    No matter what your fitness level is, there is a position on court for everyone. Netball is a semi-contact sport, so men and women and boys and girls can all play on the same side. There's also a strong sense of friendship and team-bonding within netball teams.

    Find a club in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland to get going.

    What can I expect when I start?

    • Netball is an all over body workout so is great for general fitness and improving muscle tone.
    • You don't need any special kit, just clothes that you feel comfortable exercising in and trainers.
    • You move through the court by running and jumping so it helps with balance and co-ordination.
    • Walking Netball is growing in popularity and is a low-impact way to play the game with no age limits - younger or older!
    • Disability Netball is similar to the traditional game but with a few adaptations such as using a ball with a bell inside for people with visual impairments or installing an induction loop for those who are hearing-impaired. Find your nearest club on Parasport UK.