April 2019 news
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Alan Buzza to step down as Director of Rugby after 25 years of service
Loughborough Sport is sad to announce that current Director of Rugby, Alan Buzza, will leave the University at the end of the month after a whopping 25-year involvement, to embark on a teaching career.
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Loughborough University Vs Ilkeston Town
Details for spectators looking to attend the Loughborough University Vs Ilkeston Town Match on Saturday 27th April 2019.
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Six Loughborough swimmers included in British World Championship squad
Six Loughborough swimmers have been confirmed as part of British Swimming’s 25-strong squad for this summer’s FINA World Aquatics Championships in South Korea.
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Lightning Netball do the double over Thunder in Day 2 of Big Easter Weekend
Loughborough Lightning secured a resounding 60-57 victory over top of the table rivals Manchester Thunder on Sunday night, claiming them a second win in as many days for The Big Easter Weekend in Glasgow.
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Lightning get back to winning ways with victory on Day 1 of Big Easter Weekend
Loughborough Lightning claimed a resounding 59 – 44 victory over home side Strathclyde Sirens on the opening day of The Big Easter Weekend.
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Loughborough Students Hockey promoted to Premiership
Last weekend, Loughborough Students’ women’s hockey side capitalised on their current form winning the BUCS North Premier League and the Championship Cup gaining promotion to the Investec Premier Division, the pinnacle of club hockey in the country. The last time the student side were in this league was in 2000, arguably the year of, if not before the birth of most of the current squad.
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Loughborough Sport appoints new Performance Nutrition Lead
Loughborough Sport are delighted to welcome Andrew Shepherd to the team as its new Performance Nutrition Lead.
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Elite wheelchair tennis athletes visit Loughborough University
Loughborough University’s Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport has welcomed some of Great Britain’s most talented wheelchair tennis stars to campus.
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Lightning Heartbreak as Harlequins Progress to Tyrells Premier 15’s Finals
Lightning are out of Tyrells title contention as Harlequins bruise their way to a 26-10 victory.
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Lightning look to stun at the stoop and secure their place in the Tyrells Premier 15s final
After finishing fifth place and just missing out on play-offs in the inaugural season of the Tyrrells Premier 15s, Loughborough Lightning set their 18/19 season sights high, aiming for a top four spot and to be a firm contender for the TP15s Championship title.
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Loughborough University to host FA Women’s Super League academy finals day
The next wave of football talent is coming to Loughborough as the University plays host to The FA Women’s Super League (WSL) academy finals.
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Loughborough Women's MCCU depart for Spain
On the 9th April, 12 of our MCCU women's players head out to Desert Springs for a 5-day preseason training camp ahead of a busy summer of cricket.
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Loughborough Students Basketball Crowned 4-Peat Champions
Loughborough Students Basketball have cemented their on-court prowess winning the BUCS Championship for the fourth consecutive year. The side faced the University of East London in the concluding match of the annual BUCS Big Wednesday securing the crown 90-82.
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Thunder, Bath and Lightning qualify for Fast5 All-Stars
Manchester Thunder, Loughborough Lightning and Team Bath have all sealed their place at the 2019 British Fast5 Netball All-Stars Championship to join defending champions Wasps Netball at the Copper Box Arena, London on Saturday, October 12.
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Three Loughborough Students selected for England Universities
Loughborough students’ football are proud to announce three members have been selected to represent England Universities.