Russia Beats Netherlands to Claim 2018 Rabobank Super Series Title
Russia lost to the Netherlands 3-2 in the preliminaries, but were dominant in Sunday’s championship match at the 2018 Rabobank Super Series.
Serbian Standout Jovana Brakocevic Signs In Poland
Brakocevic has earned many national and international honors, including the Champions League and Club World Championships MVP in 2013, the 2011 European Championships MVP, and Serbia’s Best Sportswoman Award by the Serbian Olympic Committee in 2011
Russia, Netherlands Earn Sweeps to Advance to Rabobank Finale
The Russian block, led by 6 from Irina Fesitova (above), stifled Italy’s reserves in the semi-finals of the Rabobank Super Series.
Former USC Star Lucas Yoder Signs In Switzerland
During his senior campaign at USC, he led the nations in kills per set [4.85] and points per set [5.22] on a path to earning First Team All-MPSF Honors and AVCA All-American Second Team
Vital Heynen Motivates Players In Practice With Cakes And Cookies
Now, who wouldn’t want to play for a coach like that?
Kadu Is Back To Valentia After Serving 15-Months WADA Suspension
The 23 year old Kadu is one of Brazil’s many young volleyball talents
Volleyball Rising In Popularity in England
88 teams have applied to join the London Volleyball League this season, a 15% increase from last year’s field
Dutch Women Roll Through Italian Reserves Lineup on Day 2 of Rabobank
Led in scoring by middle blocker Yvon Belien, the Dutch women moved to 2-0 in the tournament with a win over Italy’s 2nd team.
Italy, Netherlands Men Split Friendlies 22 Years After Olympic Final
Led by 21 points from Ivan Zaytsev (above) Italy was dominant in the first match, and then in the 2nd, the Netherlands won by the same 3-2 score that they recorded in the final of the 1996 Olympic Games.
Robin de Kruijf Still Not Ready to Return to Dutch Team After Injury
The Dutch block struggled in the Final 6 of the Nations League without middle blocker Robin De Kruijf (above, center).
