The final round of the National League brought an exciting close to the regular season, with teams giving it their all in the last set of fixtures. With final standings and top-four positions on the line, Round 7 delivered close contests, dominant performances and great sportsmanship across all matches. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MATCH 1 

RNC vs AFNC 

📍 Rotterdam 
 

Rotterdam Netball Club hosted Amersfoort Netball Club in a closely contested encounter. Amersfoort started strongly, taking the early lead in the first quarter, but Rotterdam responded well to edge ahead by halftime.  The match remained tight through the third quarter, with both teams exchanging goals and maintaining pressure. In the final quarter, Rotterdam held their composure and capitalised on key opportunities to secure a narrow and hard-fought win. 
 

Final Score: 
RNC 38 – 35 AFNC 

Umpires: Grace & Johan 
Bond Rep Present: Steph 
 

MVP Awards 

RNC – Carmen 
AFNC – Sanri 

Fairplay Awards 

RNC – Marinus 
AFNC – Raoel 

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A great battle to open the final round. 
 

MATCH 2 

ANC1 vs DHNC 

📍 Amsterdam 

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Amsterdam Netball Club 1 faced The Hague Netball Club in one of the most exciting matches of the round. ANC1 started strongly, building an early lead through the first half with confident attacking play. The Hague fought their way back into the match, closing the gap in the third quarter to level the scores. In a dramatic final quarter, DHNC managed to edge ahead and secure a one-goal victory in a thrilling finish. 

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Final Score: 
ANC1 39 – 40 DHNC 

Umpires: Gary & Ashlee 
Bond Rep Present: Anna 

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MVP Awards 

ANC1 – Hannah P 
DHNC – Pablo 

Fairplay Awards 

ANC1 – Milly 
DHNC – Rachel 

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A standout match of the round, keeping players and supporters on edge until the final whistle. 
 

MATCH 3 

ANC2 vs BNC 

📍 Amsterdam 

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Amsterdam Netball Club 2 took on Brussels Netball Club and delivered a strong performance after a balanced start to the match. The first quarter was evenly contested, but ANC2 began to build momentum in the second quarter.  From there, Amsterdam 2 dominated the game, particularly in the third quarter where they extended their lead significantly. Their consistency and teamwork allowed them to close out the match comfortably. 

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Final Score: 
ANC2 53 – 21 BNC 

Umpires: Bianca & Leigh-Ann 
Bond Rep Present: Delle 

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MVP Awards 

ANC2 – Olivia 
BNC – Lucy 

Fairplay Awards 

ANC2 – Becs 
BNC – Rachel 

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A strong finish from ANC2 to end their league campaign. 
 

MATCH 4 

UNC vs MNC 

📍 Utrecht 

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Utrecht Netball Club hosted Maastricht Netball Club and continued their dominant form. UNC set the tone early with a strong first quarter and maintained control throughout the match. With consistent attacking combinations and solid defensive work, Utrecht steadily built their lead across all four quarters. Maastricht showed determination, but UNC’s quality ensured a convincing win. 

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Final Score: 
UNC 55 – 34 MNC 

Umpires: Annika & Liezl 
Bond Rep Present: Annika 

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MVP Awards 

UNC – Niel 
MNC – Carli 

Fairplay Awards 

UNC – Lauren 
MNC – Nadia 

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A commanding performance from UNC to close out an excellent season. 
 

MATCH 5 

ANC1 vs BNC (Catch-up Fixture) 

📍 Amsterdam 

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Amsterdam Netball Club 1 faced Brussels Netball Club in a catch-up match from Round 6. ANC1 came out with strong intent, taking control from the first quarter and maintaining momentum throughout the game. Their accuracy in the shooting circle and disciplined play allowed them to extend their lead consistently, resulting in a comprehensive victory. 

 

Final Score: 
ANC1 69 – 28 BNC 

Umpires: Anna & Dakota 
Bond Rep Present: Delle 

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MVP Awards 

ANC1 – Lucy 
BNC – Kamo 

Fairplay Awards 

ANC1 – Luciano 
BNC – Ashlee 

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A solid performance from ANC1 to conclude their fixtures. 

 

FRIENDLY MATCH 

RNC Otters vs ANC3 

📍 Rotterdam 

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A friendly match also took place between RNC Otters and ANC3, with ANC3 securing a strong win. 

ANC3 55 – 20 RNC Otters 

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Thank you to both clubs for showing great sportsmanship and contributing to the positive spirit of the league. 

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STANDINGS AFTER ROUND 7 

With Round 7 completed, the National League standings are now final. Utrecht Netball Club finishes the season at the top of the table, completing an outstanding unbeaten run and securing first place. 

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The Hague Netball Club finishes strongly in second position, followed by Amsterdam Netball Club 1 in third. The competition throughout the league has been highly competitive, with teams continuing to grow and challenge each other across the season. 

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SEASON WRAP 

That brings us to the end of the league rounds for the 2025–2026 season. A huge well done to all teams for their commitment, sportsmanship and the high level of netball displayed throughout the competition. 

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Congratulations to the top 4 teams, who will now move on to the next stage and compete on 6 June in Amsterdam. 

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We look forward to an exciting finish to the season! 

 

 

 

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