General news
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Loughborough University secures unprecedented 40th consecutive BUCS crown
Loughborough University has officially been crowned British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) champions for the 40th consecutive year.
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Loughborough Netballers get set to compete on World Stage
Loughborough University is gearing up to witness some of the world’s finest sporting action as the Netball World Cup gets underway on Friday 12th July.
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Loughborough athletes selected to represent Great Britain in multiple competitions
Loughborough University will once again be well represented at high-profile athletics meetings this summer, with a total of 17 athletes called up to Team GB.
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Loughborough University launches fitness classes for school kids
School children across Leicestershire are being encouraged to get active this summer - with a little help from fitness experts at Loughborough University.
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Lightning Academy reveal sides to compete in upcoming NPL Tournament
Loughborough Lightning Netball Academy is pleased to reveal its age group squads that will take to the court in the upcoming Netball Performance League (NPL) tournaments this summer.
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Loughborough Swimming makes a splash with arena
Loughborough Swimming is delighted to announce an agreement with performance swimwear manufacturer arena as its new main sponsor.
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Paralympic classification research day held at Loughborough University
Loughborough University has played host to a successful Paralympic classification research day, bringing together some of the world’s leading classifiers, academics, and practitioners.
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Loughborough London academic experiences first NBA Championship with the Raptors
Loughborough London’s Dr Steve Swanson has recently been a part of the Toronto Raptors’ title run to become the first non-American team to win the NBA Championship.
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Success for Loughborough Sport’s Strength and Conditioning team
Loughborough Sport’s Strength and Conditioning team have picked up the coveted ‘Employer of the Year award’ at the UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) annual conference.
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UK Anti-Doping welcomed on campus
Loughborough University has welcomed UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) to campus as part of its ongoing commitment to promoting clean sport.
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Loughborough London academics showcase new research project
Academics from Loughborough University London have been sharing the initial findings from their latest research project at the annual Women in Sport and Exercise Conference.
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Loughborough Javelin Festival 2019 a roaring success
The inaugural Loughborough Javelin Festival provided the perfect setting for a thrilling day of competitive throwing.
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Lightning secure three world-class internationals for this year’s KSL campaign
Lightning have secured the signings of three world-class internationals for this year’s KSL campaign. New Zealand stalwart Sophie Devine returns for her third season in purple, with debut Lightning seasons for West Indies powerhouse allrounder Hayley Matthews and arguably South Africa’s most respected batter Mignon du Preez.
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Lightning Cricket trio return for 2019
Georgia Adams, Sarah Glenn and Jo Gardner will be back for Lightning’s 2019 campaign. All three were season regulars last year and will bolster this year’s squad.
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Loughborough students selected for World University Games
Loughborough University will once again be well represented at this year’s World University Games, with twelve students set to travel to Naples, competing in fencing, athletics and swimming respectively.
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Lightning names four current Loughborough students for the final KSL campaign
Four current Loughborough students Abbey Freeborn, Lucy Higham, Tara Norris and Alice Monaghan have all confirmed their commitment to Lightning for the 2019 Kia Super League season.
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Queen’s Birthday Honours for outstanding alumni
Two Loughborough University alumni have been recognised for their contributions to sport in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
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England four named in Loughborough Lightning Cricket squad
Lightning have confirmed their four England players; Kirstie Gordon, Amy Jones, Jenny Gunn and captain Georgia Elwiss for the 2019 campaign.
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Lightning sign Scottish International and Loughborough Student Kathryn Bryce for their 2019 campaign.
Lightning are thrilled to announce Scotland Captain and Loughborough University student Kathryn Bryce as their first signing of the 2019 Kia Super League season.
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Picture perfect for Loughborough PhD student
A Loughborough University PhD student has been awarded third place in the 2019 national science photography competition.
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Loughborough student designs World Cup clothing range
Loughborough University Fine Art student Rosanna Frith-Salem has helped create a range of football themed t-shirts to commemorate the 2019 Women’s World Cup.
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Lightning coach departs for Strathclyde Sirens
Loughborough Lightning Netball can confirm that coach Karen Atkinson has joined Strathclyde Sirens as Technical Director.
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Loughborough University’s Tennis Programme celebrates record year
Loughborough Sport Tennis is celebrating a record year, including a 227 percent increase in its student participation programme.
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Loughborough 4x100m quartet set record time
Amidst some fantastic performances at the recent Loughborough International meet, the victorious men’s Loughborough 4x100m quartet set what is believed to be the fastest ever time by a British University student team.
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Loughborough Lightning captain selected for Red Roses World Cup squad
Loughborough Lightning captain Nat Panagarry has been selected to represent England at this summer’s Netball World Cup.
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Mindfulness Student Blog
Joseph Bracey is a Psychology student at Loughborough University. He wrote his dissertation on mindfulness techniques, and how they can help people suffering from depression and other mental illnesses. His research found that those who practise mindfulness more often have a healthier mental state than those who do not.
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Loughborough University officially relaunches elite level gym following rebrand
Loughborough University has officially relaunched its elite level Powerbase gym following a significant rebrand.
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Lightning Netball fall short after semi-final defeat
Loughborough Lightning fell to defeat on Saturday night, suffering a heavy 54 – 74 loss to reigning champions Wasps in the 2019 Vitality Netball Superleague Semi-Finals.
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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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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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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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6 Loughborough Golds and 3 Silvers rounds off BUCS Big Wednesday
Loughborough students put in some valiant performances last Wednesday at the annual BUCS Big Wednesday, winning six golds and three silvers to add crucial BUCS points to the current table.
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Lightning’s semi-final clash with Harlequins confirmed
Today it has been confirmed that Lightning will take on second place Harlequins Ladies in the knock-out semi-final at Twickenham Stoop on Sunday 14th April 2019 at 2pm.
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Lightning Netball come from behind to secure victory in top four clash
Loughborough Lightning stole the show on Saturday night claiming their seventh win in a row with a 54 – 49 victory over Saracens Mavericks.
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Clinical Lightning claim final league victory as they prepare for play-offs
With play-offs against Harlequins only two weeks away, Lightning were looking to end the final game of the TP15’s league well prepared with a final win under their belts.
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BUCS Big Wednesday: Loughborough Men’s Tennis steal the victory after gruelling test
Loughborough Men's Tennis team claimed BUCS Gold on Wednesday afternoon after a long gruelling test against Sterling University.
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BUCS BIG Wednesday: Loughborough Women's Tennis claim Gold
Loughborough Women's Tennis soared to victory on Wednesday morning, claiming Championship Gold in the annual BUCS Big Wednesday finals day.
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Nine Loughborough Teams Progress to BUCS Big Wednesday
Ahead of the BUCS Big Wednesday finals taking place at the University of Nottingham, this article previews the teams representing the African Violet across the nine gold medal opportunities.
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Nottingham Varsity ends in stalemate
On Wednesday our Intramural Sport teams made the trip over to Nottingham to compete in their annual IMS Varsity. Last year was the first year Loughborough suffered a loss, so this year the Loughborough cohort were striving to take back the IMS Varsity crown.
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A final flourish from Saracens Women denies Lightning fairy tale win
It was a resolute Lightning side that took to the pitch at Loughborough this afternoon as they looked to keep a clean sheet at home against Saracens Women.
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Lightning Rugby take on table toppers Saracens as the TP15s returns after International break
Following a seven-week break during the 2019 Six Nations Championship, Lightning look to strike the top of the table, as they host Saracens Women, in a triple header day of action at Loughborough this Saturday.
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Loughborough University plays pivotal role in the UK Paralympic Performance Conference
More than 200 leading Paralympic sport specialists gathered in Manchester earlier this month for the UK Paralympic Performance Conference, which was supported by Loughborough’s Peter Harrison Centre (PHC) for Disability Sport.
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Lightning Netball claim last second victory in sensational comeback
Loughborough Lightning clinched a last second goal on Monday night, thus claiming a 60-59 victory over top of the table Wasps Netball.
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Coach and Volunteer Academy shortlisted for award
The University’s Coach and Volunteer Academy (CVA) has been shortlisted for an award by Sport and Recreation Alliance. The CVA is one of three groups nominated for the Volunteer Award as part of the Community Sport and Recreation Awards.
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Santander supports Loughborough University women football talent in getting ahead(er)
Two Loughborough University female footballers Carly Perry and Rebecca Ruscoe will embark on a trip of a lifetime to Barcelona’s legendary Camp Nou stadium in March as part of Santander UK’s initiative to support female talent in both their sporting and professional lives.
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Lightning Netball make it four from four with confident win on the road
Loughborough Lightning claimed their fourth win in a row in Cardiff on Saturday, after a dominant display over home side Celtic Dragons, sealing a 70 - 57 win.
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Alumna launches WBR Network to make visible stories of sportswomen breaking records
Last week, Loughborough University was named the best university in the world for sports-related subjects for the third year running by QS Ranking. This sensational global sporting reputation has fuelled students past and present, in their ambitions to impact the sporting world and carry on the Loughborough legacy.
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Beth Smith: How student volunteering helped me land my dream job
Current postgraduate student Beth Smith is living the dream balancing her Exercise Physiology MSc whilst working with the IRFU Sevens programme. Now in her fifth year at Loughborough University having completed her undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise Science, Beth reflects on how student volunteering has enhanced her skill set and allowed her to achieve her dream job.
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Number one in the world for sports-related subjects for third year running
Loughborough has been named the best university in the world for sports-related subjects for the third year running by the global QS higher education league table.
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Lightning Netball record second away win on the trot with victory over Surrey Storm
Loughborough Lightning finally broke their win loss chain with a defiant 66 – 50 victory over Surrey Storm on Saturday night.
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Loughborough University appoints new Head of Para Sport
Loughborough University has appointed Nik Diaper as its new Head of Para Sport, the first role of its kind within higher education.
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Lightning Netball end Manchester Thunder’s unbeaten run with second half comeback
Loughborough Lightning secured their third win of the season on Saturday night, knocking Manchester Thunder from the top spot in doing so with a 65 – 60 victory.
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BUCS Nationals Preview 2019
Loughborough are set to storm BUCS Nationals, with ultimate athletic prowess across multiple different sports; Swimming, Athletics, Fencing, Climbing, Karate, Judo, and Badminton.
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Lightning Netball’s clean home record is tarnished by impressive Team Bath side
Loughborough Lightning fell to defeat on Saturday night after visiting side Team Bath recorded a 50 – 75 win.
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Lightning Netball keep their home record clean with win over Sirens
Loughborough Lightning sealed their second home win of the season on Saturday with a resounding performance over Strathclyde Sirens.
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Lightning’s Scottish sirens look to make an impact in the Six Nations
With the Six Nations starting on the 1st February and the Premier 15’s taking a six-week break, we look at some familiar Lightning faces that you will see gracing our TV screens over the next few weeks for Scotland.
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Lightning players look to strike at international level during upcoming Six Nations Series
With the Six Nations starting on the 1st February and the Premier 15’s taking a six-week break, we look at some familiar Lightning faces that you will see gracing our TV screens over the next few weeks.
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Lightning Netball suffer first away trip defeat
Loughborough Lightning took home a difficult defeat on Saturday night after a physical battle on the road with Saracens Mavericks clinching the 54 – 41 win in round three of the Vitality Netball Superleague.
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Loughborough students benefiting from Hudl partnership
Loughborough University student Henry Melrose is making quite the impression during his year in industry with Leicester Tigers.
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Clinical Lightning secure bonus point win
It was a clinical Lightning side that took to the pitch at Loughborough this afternoon, putting 14 tries past the Firwood Waterloo defence, securing a 76-8 bonus point win.
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Lightning gear up for first home game of 2019 in the Tyrrells Premier 15s
After an impressive start to 2019, Lightning will look to keep their winning momentum as they welcome Firwood Waterloo Ladies to Loughborough University this Saturday.
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Lightning claim first win of 2019 in Vitality Netball Superleague
Over 700 dedicated netball fans were treated to a fierce encounter at Loughborough University on Saturday night which saw Lightning claim their first victory of the year over Severn Stars.
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Lloyd set to make Lightning debut in their first game of 2019
Scottish winger Rhona Lloyd will make her debut outing in the Tyrrells Premier 15’s and Loughborough Lightning this weekend, as the side head north to face DMP Sharks.
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Lightning take a sting in opening round of Vitality Netball Superleague
Loughborough Lightning Netball kick-started their 2019 campaign this Saturday, taking on local rivals Wasps in front of a 5,000 strong crowd in Arena Birmingham.
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Let Bayman’s Battle Begin: A season preview
With Loughborough Lightning’s opening match just hours away, the two-time grand finalists are looking ahead to a new season, new faces, new coaches and a new agenda for this year’s Vitality Netball Superleague.
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Seven Lightning players awarded full time England contracts
Lightning Rugby are delighted to announce that seven players have been awarded full-time England contracts.
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Lightning gear up for final clash of the year against Bristol Bears.
Lightning will head south west to Shaftesbury Park to face Bristol Bears in their final game of 2018 this Saturday.
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Emily Scarratt signs on the dotted line for Lightning Rugby
Loughborough Lightning Rugby are excited to announce that England’s all-time leading point-scorer Emily Scarratt will be joining the squad.
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Lightning name squad for Gloucester-Hartpury Women clash
Lightning will look to put last week’s defeat to Harlequins behind them, as they gear up to take on Gloucester-Hartpury Women, in what promises to be an exciting match this Saturday.
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Lightning gear up for Harlequins test
After returning to winning ways last week Loughborough Lightning Rugby will look to continue where they left off last weekend as they head south to face Harlequins Ladies. The game, which forms part of a double header with Lightning 2’s, who also take on Harlequins 2’s in the Development League, will be held on Saturday 8 December, kicking off at 12pm at Surrey Sports Park.
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Lightning return to winning ways against Wasps
Lightning return to winning ways, putting in a dominant performance at home against 4th place Wasps. The final score came to 28-10, and the result reflected the clinical nature of the home side.
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Lightning look to return to winning ways against Wasps
After their first defeat in the Tyrrells Premier 15s 2018/19 season last week, Lightning will look to return to winning ways as they take on Wasps Ladies at home. The game, which forms part of a double header with Loughborough Students RFC who take on Chinnor RFC in National One, will be held on the 1st December and kick off at 12pm on the 1st XV pitch on Epinal Way.
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Top class tennis returns to Loughborough University
The British Tour Masters will return to Loughborough University Tennis Centre for the third time next week, with some of Britain’s top players likely to serve up some high-level tennis.
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Lightning Strikes with seven players making the WT20 Finals
Loughborough Lightning have been well represented this WT20 with seven players across three international sides; England, Australia and New Zealand.
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Lightning look ahead to top of the table clash
After a break in the season for the Quilter Internationals, Loughborough Lightning Rugby will return to the field this weekend against reining Tyrrells Premier 15’s champions Saracens, as they travel south to Allianz Park.
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Williams set to earn first England cap
For Lightning players Carys Williams and Katy Daley-Mclean, Friday will be a momentous day, with the duo reaching international milestones.
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Loughborough Lightning overcome Valkyries to remain unbeaten in the Tyrrells Premier 15s
Lightning secure their 8th victory on the trot, to stay unbeaten in the Tyrrells Premier 15s. The final score came to 64-12, and the result reflected the performance from the home side.
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Loughborough Tennis travelling to China for prestigious University tournament
Loughborough University Tennis will travel to China in November, having been invited to play in The Belt and Road Tournament in Chengdu.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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 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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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.