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Lightning close out 2025 with a hard-earned point

Loughborough Lightning ended their 2025 calendar year with a competitive and energetic 0-0 draw away at West Brom, a match that delivered plenty of intent, physical battles, and attacking endeavour despite the absence of goals.
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Lightning battle to earn a point in goalless draw against Middlesbrough

Lightning and Middlesbroughplayed out a competitive 0-0 draw on Sunday afternoon at Loughborough University Stadium.
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Para and Disability Sport Takeover Week returns for 2025

During the first week of November, our Para and Disability Sport Takeover Week will be kicking off for the 5th year running!

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Loughborough University to compete in the National Badminton League

Loughborough University has confirmed it will enter a team into the National Badminton League (NBL) when the competition returns in 2026.

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Loughborough Hockey stars help fire Wales to international success this summer

Six current and former Loughborough University hockey players have enjoyed a golden summer on the international stage, playing key roles in a series of landmark results for Wales across both the men's and women's teams.
Jan is wearing a grey away playing jersey for Loughborough Futsal.

Jan Meiwald has been appointed as Loughborough Students Futsal Head Coach

Loughborough Students and the International Futsal Academy are proud to announce that Jan Meiwald has been appointed as Head Coach, beginning his new role on August 27th.
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Steggles signs for Loughborough Lightning

We are delighted to announce the signing of Charlotte Steggles, a versatile defender with a wealth of Tier 3 experience.
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Loughborough Lightning announce triple signing ahead of 2025/2026 season

Loughborough Lightning have bolstered their squad with the triple signing of Doris Greenwood, Becky Hogg, and Lucy Cooper as they prepare for the 2025/26 campaign in Tier 3.
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Loughborough Lightning begin 2025/26 campaign in Tier 3

Loughborough Lightning will kick off their 2025/26 season in Tier 3 on Sunday 17 August, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the team.
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Celebrating 20 years of transforming lives through sport

A pioneering collaboration of seven UK universities, including Loughborough University, has marked 20 years of impactful partnership with Zambian NGO Sport in Action.