Sports University of the Year

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022

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We are ranked as the world's number one University for sport-related academia by the QS Rankings.

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Home to the country's largest concentration of world-class facilities across a wide range of sports.

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Riakporhe defeats Durodola to set up world title fight

Richard Riakporhe secured a shot at the WBC world title after beating fellow cruiserweight Olanrewaju Durodola in convincing fashion at Wembley Arena this weekend.

22 November 2021

Huge medal haul for Loughborough Swimming as records tumble in Sheffield

Loughborough swimmers produced a sensational performance at the BUCS Short Course Championships in Sheffield this weekend with the team once again crowned Men’s, Women’s, and overall Champions.

22 November 2021

Sara Francis-Bayman to take leave of absence from Lightning Netball

Loughborough Lightning Netball’s Sara Francis-Bayman will temporarily step down as Lightning Head Coach and Director of Netball as she embarks on an 18-month leave of absence, it was revealed today.

19 November 2021

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Loughborough Lightning

The Loughborough Lightning franchise brings world-class female sport to campus with its four squads. Select the team captains to find out more about each sport.

National sports partners

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.