Severn Stars defeated Leeds Rhinos to reach the semi-finals

Severn Stars secured their place in the Netball Super League semi-finals with a 61-56 away win over the fifth-placed side. Leeds Rhinos.

Sigrid Burger scored 49 goals as the visitors earned victory to seal a top-four finish and stay within reach of their hosts in the table.

Cardiff DragonsMeanwhile, he produced an impressive away display to beat Saracens Mavericks 63-43.

Georgia Rowe kicked 57 goals for the Dragons, who moved above the hosts into seventh in the table.

Defeat for Saracens means they drop to eighth.

The Loughborough Lightning beat Storm Surrey 72-68 to move into a points tie with Manchester Thunder at the top of the standings.

The visitors trailed 21-17 after the first quarter before rallying to take the lead in the second. Surrey came third in a close contest but semi-finalists Loughborough won.

Friday, The Bath team could not mark their last Super League home game with a win as they were beaten by them Strathclyde Sirens 57-50.

The win for the Sirens was their first of the season amid excitement for the home side as the five-time Super League champions were not included in the relaunched Netball Super League (NSL).

Addressing the home fans, Bath head coach Asha Francis said: “I really appreciate each and every one of you.

“To all of you who have supported us through thick and thin, ups and downs, we certainly couldn’t have done any of this without you and we are so grateful to have the best fans in the league.

“We really hope that despite the decision that has been made, you will continue to watch netball and that netball will continue to thrive in the South West and we will come back bigger and stronger.”