September 2019 news
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Loughborough alumnus called up to Scotland World Cup squad
Loughborough University alumnus Henry Pyrgos has been called up the Scotland squad for this year’s World Cup in Japan.
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Loughborough London academic publishes book on the business of women’s sport
Dr Andrea Geurin, a Reader within the Institute for Sport Business at Loughborough London and the Programme Director for MSc in Sport Marketing, has co-edited a book that focuses on the different aspects of the business of women’s sport.
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Daley-Mclean and Scarratt to make season debut against Bristol
Katy Daley-Mclean and Emily Scarratt are set to make their season debuts this weekend as Lightning Rugby travel to Bristol.
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Alumnus named Vice President of player performance at Washington Wizards
NBA side, Washington Wizards, has named Loughborough University alumnus Mark Simpson as its Vice President of player performance for Monumental Basketball.
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Young defensive duo confirmed for Lightning’s 2020 campaign
Loughborough Lightning Netball can today confirm a further two athletes to their roster for the 2020 Vitality Netball Superleague season, with Annabel Roddy returning to the fold and Jaz Odeogberin making the switch from London Pulse.
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Lightning quartet selected for South Africa Tour with Scotland Rugby
Lightning Rugby is proud to celebrate that four players; captain Rachel Malcolm, Jenny Maxwell, Helen Nelson and Rhona Lloyd have been named in the Scotland squad for its tour against South Africa.
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Parize bolsters Lightning squad for 2020
After a week of announcements, Lightning Netball is pleased to add a fifth player to their 2020 line-up, with young shooter Lucy Parize returning to the fold.
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Hat-trick score for Lloyd helps Lightning to season opener victory
It was Rhona Lloyd that stole the show this sunny afternoon at Loughborough scoring a hat-trick in the season opener against DMP Sharks.
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Chinese Snowsport welcomed to campus
The development squad from Chinese Snowsport has spent the last 19 days on campus, learning from Loughborough’s expert performance teams.
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Joseph re-signs for eighth consecutive year
Loughborough Lightning can today confirm that mid-court powerhouse Hannah Joseph will return to court for her eighth Superleague season in purple.
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Lightning look to set the season opener alight
Loughborough Lightning will look to start their Tyrrell’s Premier 15s season in style this weekend as they welcome northern side DMP Sharks to Loughborough University.
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Strong Loughborough presence in GB Para Athletics squad for World Championships
Ten Loughborough-based athletes have been selected for the World Para Athletics Championships 2019 which will be held in Dubai from Nov 7-15.
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Loughborough University launches ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast
Loughborough University has officially launched its new ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast, led by the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences.
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Panagarry returns to Lightning fold
Loughborough Lightning is delighted to confirm the return of captain and England Roses star, Nat Panagarry, for the 2020 Vitality Netball Superleague.
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Over 175 new PBs for student endurance runners
For the fourth year in a row, Loughborough student endurance runners have registered a remarkable number of Personal Bests achieved in track competitions between January and September.
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Loughborough University reveals new world-class sports pitches on campus
Loughborough University has unveiled its new state-of-the-art sport pitches, installed by world-leading sports surface provider and pitch partner, SIS Pitches.
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Loughborough University name Issy Martin as new Women’s Football Head Coach
Loughborough University has officially appointed Issy Martin as its new Women’s Football Head Coach.
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Rachel Malcolm look's ahead to the Tyrrells Premier 15s 2019/20 season
Rachel Malcolm is hoping last season’s play-off heartbreak will serve as a valuable lesson to Loughborough Lightning in this year’s Tyrrells Premier 15s.
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First Heavy Throws open day is a success
Loughborough University hosted its first Heavy Throws open day in August, showcasing the excellent coaching, facilities and student experience it offers.
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Beesley and Dobbin help Europe to victory over USA
Loughborough duo Meghan Beesley and Beth Dobbin helped Europe comfortably beat the United States to win the inaugural The Match athletics event in Minsk, Belarus.
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Two-time Superleague champion signs for Lightning
Loughborough Lightning is excited to reveal that two-time Superleague champion goal-keeper Sam May will make the switch to the East Midlands side for the 2020 season.
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Three Lightning Netball stars named for upcoming Vitality Roses tour to Australia and New Zealand
England Netball has announced the names of 15 athletes that will be traveling to Australia and New Zealand for a behind closed doors tournament later this month including 2019 Loughborough Lightning stars Nat Panagarry, Vicki Oyesola and Jess Shaw.
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Clark commits for Lightning’s 2020 season
Loughborough Lightning Netball is excited to reveal the first of its signings for the 2020 Vitality Netball Superleague season, with England Roses goal attack Ella Clark making her return.
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Loughborough cohort selected for World Championships in Doha
11 athletes with Loughborough connections have been selected in the GB team for the upcoming IAAF World Championships in Doha.
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Student success in global paratriathlon events
Loughborough Paratriathlon athletes Hannah Moore and George Peasgood have enjoyed great success at international events held in Tokyo and Lausanne respectively.
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Scotland International Helen Nelson signs for Loughborough Lightning
Loughborough Lightning Rugby has bolstered their side with the signing of Scottish Centre, Helen Nelson, who joins the squad ahead of the 2019/20 Tyrrells Premier 15s season.