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Undefeated Lightning name side to face Worcester Valkyries
After a shaky start last week against Firwood Waterloo, Lightning will look to start strongly against visiting side Worcester Valkyries as they welcome them to Loughborough University this Saturday.
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Loughborough to welcome University of Toronto for inaugural Duel in the Pool
On Saturday 3 November Loughborough will welcome the University of Toronto to campus for the inaugural ‘Duel in the Pool’ against the Canadian institution.
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Lightning in seventh heaven as a second half performance sees off Firwood Waterloo
Loughborough Lightning continue their winning streak in the Tyrrells Premier 15s as they beat Firwood Waterloo Ladies 51-20 in a game of two halves.
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Next generation of footballing talent to play at Loughborough University Stadium
Thanks to a recent partnership with Derby County FC, Loughborough University students, staff and members of the public will be able to see the next generation of footballing talent in action on campus over the coming months.
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Lightning hit the road for round seven of the Tyrrells Premier 15s
After another dominant performance against DMP Sharks last weekend, a table topping Lightning side will look to increase their lead over the rest of the Premier 15 sides as they head north to Firwood Waterloo Ladies this Saturday.
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World Tour coach to lead Loughborough University Cycling Programme
Loughborough University has today announced a huge coup in appointing Dimension Data coach Dave Nichols as its new Cycling Programme Manager.
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Unbeaten Lightning top Premier 15’s table with a win against DMP Sharks
Loughborough Lightning secure their sixth consecutive win of the 2018/19 Tyrells 15’s campaign with a dominant 59-3 win over Darlington Mowden Park Sharks.
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Durham Day ends in draw
Loughborough hosted BUCS rivals Durham in the annual D-day contest on Wednesday afternoon, a tie that ended in stalemate, both sides winning six fixtures each.
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National Visually Impaired Tennis Championships all set for Loughborough
Loughborough University will add another top level event to its ever growing repertoire this weekend as it plays host to the National Visually Impaired Tennis Championships.
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Lightning continue to look dominant as they aim to strike for a sixth consecutive week
A very dominant Lightning side will look to keep their winning streak alive this weekend as they take on DMP Sharks in the sixth round of the Tyrrells Premier 15s.
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Vice Chancellor hails Volunteer Zambia programme after summer visit
Vice Chancellor, Professor Robert Allison, visited Zambia this summer to experience and contribute to the Volunteer Zambia programme, an endeavour Loughborough University has played a leading role in over the last ten years.
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Nick Cavaday and Louis Cayer to lead coaching team at Loughborough University National Tennis Academy
The Lawn Tennis Association and Loughborough University have today confirmed the appointments of Nick Cavaday (Head Coach) and Louis Cayer (Performance Advisor) to lead delivery of the new Loughborough University National Tennis Academy programme.
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Lightning look to thrill in Tyrrell’s Premier 15s live stream clash
After a well earnt week off, Lightning return to the pitch on Saturday 13th October to face Bristol Bears in this week’s live streamed game.
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Loughborough Lightning set to defend British Fast5 All-Stars title
Loughborough Lightning Netball are gearing up for this weekend’s British Fast5 All-Stars Championship, where some familiar faces are set to return to court.
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Young guns bolster Lightning roster
Loughborough Lightning can today confirm that a trio of young talent has been added to their roster for the upcoming 2019 Vitality Netball Superleague season.
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Lightning bolster squad with Northumbria duo
Loughborough Lightning Netball are pleased to announce that dynamic duo Emily Hollingworth and Tuaine Keenan will join the side ahead of the 2019 Vitality Netball Superleague season.
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Students and alumnae named in Women’s World Twenty20 squad
Current Loughborough students Kirstie Gordon and Sophia Dunkley have been named in a 15 strong England squad that will go for glory at the ICC Women’s World Twenty20 in the West Indies next month. Joining the pair, who will make their England debuts, are eight alumnae plus Lightning player Jenny Gunn, meaning almost 75% of the squad have a Loughborough connection.
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Clinton confirmed as latest recruit for Loughborough Lightning
Loughborough Lightning Netball have added another new recruit to their roster today, with Amy Clinton confirming her move to the side from Manchester Thunder, ahead of the 2019 season.
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Seven Loughborough Lightning Rugby players named in England squad
No fewer than seven Loughborough Lightning Rugby players have received the call up for the England Women’s training camp being held at Loughborough University later this week.
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Lightning win thriller to keep the winning streak alive
Lightning travelled away to Harpury College to play Gloucester-Hartpury Women for a 1pm kick off.
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Coleman caps off week of signings
Young shooting star Britt Coleman is the final signing of a week of high activity within the Loughborough Lightning Netball camp, as the Loughborough University side finalise their squad ahead of the Vitality Netball Superleague season, which kicks off in January.
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Lightning Rugby looking to continue winning streak
Loughborough Lightning look to build on their strong start to the Tyrrell’s Premier 15s season this weekend as they head west to face Gloucester Hartpury in the fourth round of the competition.
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Everitt is second Lightning summer signing
Zara Everitt has today been confirmed as Loughborough Lightning Netball’s second new summer signing, following in the footsteps of Jess Shaw, who was unveiled yesterday.
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Shaw swaps Bath for Loughborough ahead of 2019 Netball Superleague season
Loughborough Lightning Netball can finally unveil their first new signing ahead of the 2019 Vitality Netball Superleague season, with England international Jess Shaw joining from rivals Team Bath.
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Engineering student Oyesola to star for Lightning in 2019
Loughborough University Mechanical Engineering student Vicki Oyesola will embark on her third year of studies and third year as part of the Loughborough Lightning Netball setup, as she continues to establish herself as a key component in the side.
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Clark and Joseph extend their run in purple
England internationals Ella Clark and Hannah Joseph have put pen to paper to extend their stay at Loughborough Lightning Netball, joining captain Nat Panagarry on the Lightning roster for 2019.
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Captain Panagarry to lead Lightning’s 2019 charge
Loughborough Lightning Netball are excited to reveal that captain fantastic Nat Panagarry will return to the side for the upcoming 2019 Vitality Netball Superleague season.
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Lightning look to strike thrice in the Tyrrell’s Premier 15s
Currently sitting second in the table, Lightning look to keep a clean sheet as they welcome Harlequins to a busy Loughborough campus on Saturday 22nd September.
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First National Fitness Games hailed a success
Loughborough University hosted the first ever National Fitness Games, which saw over 120 competitors battle it out to be titled the fittest team in the UK
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Loughborough duo inducted into the England Netball Hall of Fame
On Saturday 15 September Loughborough University alumna Olivia Murphy and Ama Agbeze were deservedly inducted into the England Netball Hall of Fame
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Alumna Holland crowned world triathlon champion
Loughborough University alumna Vicky Holland enjoyed yet another high point in her glittering career as she was crowned world champion for the first time, two years after winning bronze at the Rio Olympic Games.
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Triathletes all set for World Champs down under
No fewer than 14 Loughborough triathletes are ready for action at the ITU Triathlon World Championships, which kick off in earnest on Australia’s Gold Coast today, Thursday 13 September.
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Pulseroll join the Loughborough Family as ‘official supplier to Loughborough Sport’
Vibrating foam roller brand Pulseroll have been announced as an official partner of Loughborough Sport.
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Loughborough Football agrees partnership with Derby County FC
Loughborough University is pleased to announce it has entered into a partnership with Derby County FC that will help create a great opportunities for students across campus and will develop University football.
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Burgess inducted into World Rugby Hall of Fame
Alumna Liza Burgess has today (Wednesday 12 September) been inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame, recognising her achievements and outstanding contribution to the game.
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Loughborough to host the first edition of the National Fitness Games
The first ever edition of the National Fitness Games will take place at Loughborough University on Saturday 15 September – and it’s not too late to register your team.
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Lightning weather the storm to clinch first round victory over Richmond
With Lightning opening play for the Tyrrells Premier 15s season, their clash with Richmond promised to be dramatic and the game did not disappoint.
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Lightning confirm line-up for opening game of Tyrell’s Premier 15s clash
Loughborough Lightning have today released their line-up for their first Tyrell’s Premier 15s clash of the season against Richmond FC on Saturday 8th September.
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Proscovia heading for pastures new
Loughborough Lightning can today confirm that Peace Proscovia will be heading for pastures new once she has finished her MSc at Loughborough University this autumn.
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Lightning Rugby bolster their squad with international trio
Loughborough Lightning Rugby are excited to welcome another international trio to their squad ahead of the 2018/19 Tyrrells Premier 15s season, which gets underway this Saturday.
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Loughborough Badminton compete at English Nationals
The English Nationals stage the nation’s best badminton players in an annual competition that tours the country. The competition has showcased the best talent to fans for over 50 years. This year it takes place at High Wycombe between 24th-26th August.
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Loughborough Students Handball Promoted to Premier League
Loughborough Students Handball has been promoted to the Women’s Premier Handball League.
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Lightning’s Clark and Panagarry selected for latest England Roses campaign
England Netball have today announced their line-ups for their upcoming Fast 5 World Series and Autumn Test Series, which includes Lightning stars Natalie Panagarry and Ella Clark.
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Lightning Rugby add international trio ahead of 2018/19 season
Loughborough Lightning Rugby are excited to unveil three England internationals who’ll bolster their squad ahead of the 2018/19 Tyrrells Premier 15s season, which gets underway on Saturday 8 September.
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Loughborough triathletes selected for World Championships
Eight Loughborough Triathlon Performance Centre have been selected to represent Great Britain at the forthcoming World Championships on Australia’s Gold Coast in September
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Loughborough University awarded Physical Activity Excellence Award
Loughborough university are one of twelve winners of the first BUCS Physical Activity Excellence Award which was presented at this years’ BUCS conference.
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Loughborough success coming thick and fast at European Championships
Loughborough students and alumni on good form at the inaugural multi-sport European Championships in Glasgow
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Fixtures for second Tyrrells Premier 15s season announced
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has today announced the fixtures for the second Tyrrells Premier 15s season.
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Lightning edge Vipers in Kia Super League thriller
Lightning Cricket continued their outstanding run of form in the 2018 Kia Super League, player of the match Elyse Villani hitting a six with the third last ball of the game to clinch victory
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Loughborough secure 39th consecutive BUCS title
Although this it was a mathematical certainty back in May, July saw Loughborough Students crowned British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) champions for the 39th consecutive year.
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Lightning crush Diamonds in first home game of the KSL season
Playing in front of the a strong home crowd, Lightning made it 3 wins from 4 in the KSL
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Free heart checks in memory of Riders coach Kris
Free heart checks are being held on campus on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 August in memory of Kris Ledgard, a popular coach who died from an undetected condition aged just 22.
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Loughborough past and present going for World Cup glory
Current Loughborough University student Ellie Rayer and four Loughborough alumni are doing there bit to try and guide England Hockey to glory at the Women’s Hockey World Cup, which is currently taking place at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
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Loughborough Lightning to enter development team into the Secure Trading 24/sevens series
With pre-season in full swing, Loughborough Lightning can now confirm that they will enter a development side in the upcoming Secure Trading 24/Sevens Series Finals which takes place in Bath on Saturday July 28th.
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Sprinters steal the show at LEAP 2018 despite a Blake false start
On a sizzling hot day at Loughborough University’s Paula Radcliffe Stadium there were a number of superb sprint performances, even if Yohan Blake’s false start in the men’s 100m final did leave fans a little disappointed.
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Yohan Blake to headline LEAP 2018
Wednesday 25th July sees the Loughborough European Athletics Permit (LEAP) meeting return to the Paula Radcliffe Stadium, with Yohan Blake one of the international stars looking to light up the track.
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Loughborough Lightning appoint Bayman as new Director of Netball
Loughborough Lightning Netball are delighted to unveil Sara Bayman as their new Director of Netball ahead of the 2019 Vitality Netball Superleague season.
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Adams, Gordon and Norris make Lightning switch
Georgia Adams, Tara Norris and Kirstie Gordon have all made the move to Loughborough Lightning ahead of the 2018 Kia Super League season, which gets underway at the end of the month.
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Lightning Cricket trio return for 2018
Loughborough Lightning stalwarts Sonia Odedra, Lucy Higham and Abi Freeborn are the latest names to be confirmed in the Loughborough University sides’ final squad for the 2018 Kia Super League (KSL), which gets underway in July.
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Lightning Netball edge out Thunder to claim place in the Grand Final
Loughborough Lightning secured their place in the 2018 Grand Final for the second year in a row on Saturday night after an impressive encounter with Manchester Thunder, claiming a 59-50 victory over the visiting side. The win came as Lightning’s 12th in a row, having not lost a single match since the Commonwealth break.
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Elwiss has set her sights on Finals Day with Loughborough Lightning in the 2018 Kia Super League
After a promising debut campaign when the KSL was launched in 2016, reaching Finals Day in Chelmsford, Loughborough Lightning slipped to fourth in last year’s table, with two wins and three losses in their five matches.
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Lightning looking to silence Thunder and secure Superleague Grand Final spot
Loughborough Lightning Netball are gearing up for the biggest home game in their history on Saturday 30th June, as they take on Manchester Thunder in a semi-final clash that sees a place in the Vitality Netball Superleague Grand Final up for grabs.
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Lightning Netball secure home semi-final after a fiery battle at the box
Loughborough Lightning secured a home semi-final on Saturday night after a resounding 63-41 win over Surrey Storm. Competing in their first ever Netball London Live event at The Copper Box Arena, Lightning players and fans made the trip to the capital eager to secure the win that would allow them home court advantage in the play offs.
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Hoggard and Machan complete Lightning Cricket backroom staff
Following on from Rob Taylor’s appointment as Loughborough Lightning Cricket Head Coach for the 2018 Kia Super League season, the franchise have confirmed that Matthew Hoggard will continue in his role, with Matt Machan completing the backroom staff.
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Loughborough students gain Wimbledon internships
The Coaching and Volunteering Academy offer at Loughborough University has evolved significantly over recent years, aligned with our aim of providing every student at Loughborough with a sporting experience so positive it is life changing.
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Griffin to take up role as Under 19s Head Coach for Lightning Netball
Loughborough Lightning Netball are pleased to announce the permanent appointment of Sam Griffin as their Under 19s Academy Head Coach.
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Lightning Netball secure top four finish with resounding win over Benecos Mavericks
Loughborough Lightning secured their place in the semi-finals of the 2018 Vitality Netball Superleague on Saturday night after recording a 62-51 win over Benecos Mavericks. The win comes as Lightning’s tenth win in a row and their penultimate match of the regular season.
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Loughborough University secures landmark deal with the Lawn Tennis Association
Loughborough University has been named as one of the UK’s first two National Academies for tennis, a major milestone in the development of British Tennis.
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Loughborough Lightning steal last second victory to continue unbeaten run
Loughborough Lightning secured their ninth win in a row on Friday night in a nail biting encounter with Team Bath which saw the visiting side come away with a single point victory, winning 43 – 42.
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Dobbin writes her name into the history books
For Beth Dobbin, and Scottish Athletics for that matter, Saturday 2nd June will go down in history.
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A tale of two halves secures Lightning Netball’s eighth win on the trot
Loughborough Lightning Netball celebrated their eighth win in a row on Saturday night after a closely fought battle saw the home side steal a convincing 59-45 victory over visitors Severn Stars.
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Panagarry ‘gutted’ Saturday marks Lightning’s last home game of 2018
“I can’t believe Saturday is our last home game – I’m absolutely gutted!”
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Six Lightning players named in England Women’s Sevens Squad
An astonishing six Loughborough Lightning Rugby players have been named in England Head Coach James Bailey’s latest Women’s Sevens squad for the Howard Hinton Sevens international tournament in France from 1-3 June.
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Lightning cause an upset at the Wasps nest
It was a determined Lightning team that squashed Wasps hopes of an unbeaten season by taking an impressive 60-47 win at the Ricoh Arena on Saturday evening.
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Lightning looking to take the sting out of Wasps tails
In-form Loughborough Lightning Netball travel to Wasps on Saturday 26th May, intent on causing an upset.
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Carter to step down from Director of Netball position at the end of the season
Loughborough Lightning Director of Netball Anna Carter has taken the difficult decision to step down from her role at the end of season
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England beat hosts Loughborough to claim Loughborough International Athletics title
On a beautiful summer’s day the 2018 edition of the Loughborough International Athletics meeting lived up to its tag line, ‘reaching new heights’ on a number of fronts.
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Lightning on the up in the Netball Superleague
Loughborough Lightning continued their upward trajectory as they got the better of Scottish side UWS Sirens in Glasgow on Friday night.
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Baker and Judd headline Loughborough team for #LIA2018
Chris Baker and Jess Judd are the headline names in a strong Loughborough team who’ll contest the 2018 Loughborough International Athletics match this Sunday.
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International teams announced for Loughborough International
With less than a week to go until the 2018 edition of the Loughborough International Athletics match, which takes place on Sunday 20 May at the Paula Radcliffe Stadium, the various international teams are starting to take shape.
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Schmeichel visits Denmark U17s squad at Loughborough University
The Danish Under-17s squad were paid a special visit by Denmark and Leicester City no.1 Kasper Schmeichel last week during their involvement in the UEFA U17s European Championships.
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Lightning slay the Dragons in Cardiff
On a warm May evening in Cardiff, Lightning Netball turned up the heat on Celtic Dragons with an emphatic 66-38 victory.
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Harris heading for pastures new
Loughborough Student’s Rugby Football Club can today confirm that Performance Coach (Forwards) Gareth Harris is moving on to pastures new this summer after an eight year association with the University.
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First international athletes unveiled for #LIA2018
With just 10 days to go until the 2018 edition of the Loughborough International Athletics match, a quintet of international stars have been confirmed as the first major names who’ll compete on Sunday 20 May.
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Lightning Netball do the double in bank holiday bonanza
Loughborough Lightning secured their second victory of the bank holiday weekend on Monday night, beating Manchester Thunder 62 – 56.
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Lightning Netball kick start the weekend with sensational win over Team Northumbria
Loughborough Lightning recorded their third win in a row on Saturday night after a ferocious encounter with visitors Team Northumbria, stealing a 65 – 45 win.