SEVERN Stars enjoyed a boost before Christmas with a 59-40 home friendly victory over their Vitality Netball Superleague rivals Celtic Dragons.

The match involved six 10-minute sessions with Stars leading 30-22 at the halfway stage.

All the home players enjoyed a run-out as the Worcester side tested out various combinations.

They have some away friendly fixtures lined up for January.

In a match beforehand, Stars under 21s defeated their under 19s 69-36.

Stars start their Superleague season on Saturday, February 10, at home to Manchester Thunder.