The 2026 Netball Superleague is here, and Chloe Merrell is alongside talkSPORT’s Paul Prenderville and a host of netball guests to bring you news, exclusive interviews, opinion and PLENTY of debate.
With big thoughts, big ideas and big contacts Chloe and Paul debate, argue and question where the league and the teams stand with players, coaches, experts and guests from across the netball landscape.
There’s no shortage of talking points as the sport prepares to go professional, so like, subscribe and follow us on the journey to netball unlocked #NSL #NetballSuperleague #Netball
NSL signings done - what's the verdict? And Super Netball reshuffle
Paul and Chloe return to make sense of the conclusion of the signings window in the NSL, and a dramatic run of news from Australia as the Super Netball teams race to complete their rosters.
Before that, there’s a spin through the news, as Singapore and Hong Kong become the latest teams to book their place at the 2027 Netball World Cup, and Wales confirm Reinga Bloxham as their Interim Head Coach.
After, we dive into the final four teams to be confirmed in the Netball Super League and ask a few questions with all 10 teams announced.
Do Hannah Leighton and Hannah Gibson give Lightning enough of a refresh and are Dragons now serious contenders for the Top 4?
A total reboot (again) for Panthers and Rhinos has brought some new faces into the league but both franchises face the question as to whether they can make the leap to contenders.
We then shift focus to Australia as the Super Netball window finally opens, with controversy surrounding Kate Eddy who goes unsigned.
West Coast Fever shake up their attack end, Melbourne Vixens cause a stir but have they missed a trick, and new franchise Sirens make a big splash with Grace Nweke, who is replaced at Swifts by Mary Cholhok.
With only two England Roses across the Super Netball squads, and the flood of Sliver Ferns continuing we ask what it means for the World Cup.
There's a whole lot to dive into, including a busy few weeks which feature U15 franchise Academies at the School Games and on Sunday, August 30, the EMMNA UK National Finals, with tickets still available here (https://www.englandmmna.com/event-details/tickets-2026-uk-national-championships-finals-sunday).
A final shout out that if you haven’t already, please subscribe to our Spotify and YouTube feeds (https://www.youtube.com/@NetballUnlockedPodcast)as they’ll be plenty more to come over the off season.
26 Aug 2026
Uneeq Palavi Unlocked: The Big Interview
The netball world is rife with signing news, so in a change of pace, we’re bringing you our latest Big Interview with London Mavericks’ 2027 star import signing, Uneeq Palavi.
Currently unwinding from an industrious Commonwealth Games campaign, Chloe and Uneeq’s wide-ranging conversation begins with Glasgow 2026 and Tonga’s first-ever appearance in the netball tournament.
Uneeq shares what it means to be part of that historic chapter, and more broadly, her journey with the Tala, which began in earnest after a prompt from her grandmother.
Talk then turns to Uneeq’s netball origin story, which, somewhat unbelievably, she stresses that it began with a shy, uncoordinated 12-year-old backed with a little bit of basketball know-how.
Rising through the ranks and growing on the way, the Australian-born Tongan recalls the moment Brioney Akle gave her her Super Netball debut in 2024 in Sydney, and just what it meant to finally achieve a lifelong dream.
From the Swifts to the Melbourne Mavericks, Uneeq opens up on her time at the club and reveals the reason why, despite a historic season for the club, she decided to depart for the London Mavericks in the NSL.
Finally, Tamsin Greenway, haggis, fish & chips all feature before Uneeq gives her pitch to the listeners as to why they should follow her and her new team in 2027.
Enjoy.
12 Aug 2026
NSL Signings Update - Pulse Get Fretwell, Mavs Rebuild and Chaos Begins in Australia
Paul is back alongside a refreshed and recharged Chloe following an heroic stint in Glasgow. Paul offers his thoughts on the Commonwealth Games competition that shook the netball world order and we debate the wider implications.
With England beginning their search for a new head coach, via a LinkedIn post, we ask what the Roses might be looking for in the short and long term - and what they need.
There’s a long overdue dive into the NSL signings, as London Mavericks and London Pulse confirm their squads.
Pulse bring a legend out of retirement with the spectacular capture of Steph Fretwell, while it’s all change for Mavs who bring in five new faces (some familiar!).
Lightning confirm eight returning stars, and we speculate about who the two new faces could be, and Panthers begin their announcements as well.
It’s not only the UK where signings are underway, huge news from Australia as a CBA is agreed, but only for a one-year holding pattern, and the whispers are already suggesting an off-season of huge change.
All is not quite as rosy for Commonwealth gold medalists New Zealand as their domestic league (ANZ) faces huge questions, that could mean even more Silver Ferns on the move.
Plenty to get stuck into, it’s never dull!
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