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Lightning prove too much for Saracens Mavericks as they claim back to back victories

Loughborough Lightning secured their second win of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) on Sunday night with an impressive 60-35 victory over visitors Saracens Mavericks.

22 February 2021

Sara Bayman: “Whether it’s on court or off court, we have to keep improving”

2021 sees Sara Bayman embarking on her third season as Director of Netball of Loughborough Lightning. The former Vitality Rose steered Lightning to the 2019 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) semi-finals before her second year in charge was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Reflecting on her journey, it was another former England international who had Bayman considering the transition into a coaching role.

19 February 2021

Lightning Cricket fixtures announced as the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy returns alongside new Women’s Regional T20

Lightning Cricket will open their new campaign away at Southern Vipers as the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy returns alongside the new Women’s Regional T20 this summer.

18 February 2021

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Loughborough Lightning

The Loughborough Lightning franchise brings world class female sport to campus with its three squads. This is your chance to come and support us at our fantastic, family friendly events.

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Loughborough University is the hub for sport in the UK, with a number of sports governing bodies choosing to base themselves at our East Midlands campus.