NSL 2026 Round 1 review, tactical analysis and a look ahead to Round 2

Round one of the 2026 NSL season is in the books, inviting Paul and Chloe to deep dive into a thrilling opening weekend of action.All four games are up for analysis, with Chloe getting her tactics board out to help recap London Pulse v Manchester Thunder, including an exceptional performance from the reigning champions’ captain, Zara Everitt.This episode also looks back on some of the early teething issues and the NSL’s statement on streaming, before previewing the league’s round two fixtures.Friday 6 March: LexisNexis Dragons v London Pulse - 7 pmFriday 6 March: Loughborough Lightning v NIC Leeds Rhinos - 7:30 pmSaturday 7 March: AO Manchester Thunder v London Mavericks - 5 pmSunday 8 March: Birmingham Panthers v Nottingham Forest - 4 pm