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Lightning confirm defensive signings for new season

Lightning Netball has further bolstered their 2023 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) squad today with confirmation that Alice Harvey, Fran Williams, Jas Odeogberin and Zan Vimbela will all return to make up the team’s defensive unit.

26 September 2022

Lightning midcourt quartet return for new campaign

Loughborough Lightning have kick-started their 2023 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) signing window today, with confirmation that 2022 midcourt quartet Nat Panagarry, Hannah Joseph, Beth Cobden and Hannah Williams will all return to the purple dress next season.

23 September 2022

Lightning players selected for Vitality Roses

Six Loughborough Lightning players have been selected in the latest Vitality Roses squad, including a first senior international call-up for Alice Harvey.

20 September 2022

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