Loughborough Lightning news
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Loughborough Lightning announce departure of Assistant Manager Richardson
Loughborough Lightning Football Club announces that Assistant Manager Sarah Richardson will leave her position to pursue another opportunity.
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Lightning Football player selected for Team GB Police squad
Loughborough Lightning striker and serving police officer Jade Arber has earned a place in the Team GB Police football squad for the 2025 European Police Championships, set to take place this summer in Lohne, Germany.
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Loughborough Lightning secure unbeaten promotion to Tier 3
Loughborough Lightning FC have completed a remarkable 2024-25 season by securing a historic promotion to Tier 3. The team dominated the FA Women’s National League (FAWNL) Division 1 Midlands, clinching the title in impressive style.
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Lightning Football eye up another chance for silverware
Loughborough Lightning FC are gearing up to cap off a sensational season with the chance to lift silverware in the Leicestershire & Rutland County Cup Final.
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Can Loughborough Lightning Football go unbeaten?
Loughborough Lightning have clinched the FA Women's National League (FAWNL) Division One Midlands title and secured promotion to Tier 3 of women's football.
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Club captain Kayleigh Hines departs Loughborough Lightning Football
Loughborough Lightning club captain Kayleigh Hines has left the club with immediate effect to pursue opportunities elsewhere.
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Another home win for Lightning over Cardiff Dragons
Round eight of the NSL saw Loughborough Lightning take on Cardiff Dragons on home turf.
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Lightning Netball confirm two training partner additions to 2023 squad
Loughborough Lightning Netball are pleased to reveal that Lightning stalwart Lauren Nicholls and rising academy talent Alex Johnson will join the squad for 2023 as additional training partners.
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Lightning Netball secure home semi-final with win over Team Bath
Heading into Round 17, Lightning faced Team Bath, who occupied 4th place in the Superleague table. Despite Mary Cholhok still sidelined with injury, the home crowd were in full force to cheer on Vic Burgess’ team.
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Loughborough Lightning Netball edge closer to play-offs with victory over Rhinos
Loughborough Lightning secured another victory on the road on Friday night with a convincing 71 – 56 win over northeast side Leeds Rhinos.
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Lightning grind out win in opening game of Easter weekend bonanza
Loughborough Lightning fought hard to secure a 57 – 54 victory over Surrey Storm in the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) on Saturday afternoon after an intense battle on court.
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Lightning Netball’s unbeaten run comes to an end with defeat to Thunder
Loughborough Lightning’s unbeaten run came to a halt on Monday night after visitors and league leaders Manchester Thunder recorded a 61-66 victory over the home side.
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Brock-Taylor ruled out of Lightning’s 2022 season
Loughborough Lightning Netball have announced that young mid-courter Georgie Brock-Taylor has been ruled out of the remainder of the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague after sustaining an injury to her knee.
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Lightning Netball continue dominant form with victory over Saracens Mavericks
Loughborough Lightning made it five wins from five in the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) on Saturday night with a dominant 71 – 47 victory over Saracens Mavericks in front over over 1000 home fans.
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Lightning Netball stomp out Storm with confident victory on the road
Loughborough Lightning secured a sensational 72 - 56 win over Surrey Storm on Monday night in round four of the Vitality Netball Superleague.
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Lightning Netball strike twice in triumphant return home
Loughborough Lightning returned home for the first time since 2020 on Saturday night, securing a resounding 65 - 37 victory over visitors Celtic Dragons in round three of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL).
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Lightning kick start 2022 campaign with victory over London Pulse
Loughborough Lightning Netball secured a resounding 61-50 win over London Pulse on Saturday in the opening round of the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL).
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Griffiths to join star-studded Lightning Wheelchair Basketball line-up
Loughborough Lightning Wheelchair Basketball have bolstered their squad with the addition of five-time Paralympic Games star, Clare Griffiths.
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New British Wheelchair Basketball Women’s Premier League to be broadcast live
British Wheelchair Basketball has today announced that the BBC will show eight games live across the inaugural season of the Women’s Premier League.
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Sara Francis-Bayman to take leave of absence from Lightning Netball
Loughborough Lightning Netball’s Sara Francis-Bayman will temporarily step down as Lightning Head Coach and Director of Netball as she embarks on an 18-month leave of absence, it was revealed today.
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Panagarry to lead the charge at upcoming Fast 5 tournament
Loughborough Lightning and Vitality Roses mid-courter Nat Panagarry will step into the role of Head Coach this weekend at the British Fast-5 All Stars competition.
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England defender Williams completes Lightning move
Vitality Rose defender Fran Williams has joined Loughborough Lightning for 2022 VNSL (Vitality Netball Superleague) campaign.
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England U21s stars confirmed as Lightning Netball’s penultimate signings
Loughborough Lightning Netball have revealed their penultimate signings for the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague with England U21s stars Ella Bowen and Emma Thacker joining the side.
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Pathway prospects bolster Lightning squad
Rising stars Clara Miles and Georgie Brock-Taylor have become the latest signings in Loughborough Lightning’s 2022 line up as they near the end of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) signing window.
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South Africa International Vimbela set to join Lightning Netball
Loughborough Lightning have revealed their first new signing ahead of the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) with South African Zanele Vimbela joining the ranks.
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Lightning’s leading scorer returns to the fold for 2022
Loughborough Lightning have strengthened their roster with confirmation and the welcome return of the Vitality Netball Superleague’s (VNSL) leading goal scorer, Mary Cholhok.
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England U21s stars bolster Lightning Netball’s 2022 side
Loughborough Lightning has revealed yet more of its line-up for the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) with champions Hannah Williams and Suzie Liverseidge returning to the side.
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Young defensive duo Haynes and Harvey commit to Lightning Netball for 2022
Loughborough Lightning Netball have today bolstered their 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) squad with the welcome return of Alice Harvey and Jess Haynes.
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Lightning Netball's fantastic four return for more
Loughborough Lightning kick started the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) signing window today with confirmation that four Vitality Roses will return to the Loughborough University based side for the 2022 season.
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Lightning Rugby joins forces with Gallagher Premiership side Northampton Saints
Loughborough Lightning Rugby are delighted to announce an innovative new partnership between the Club and Gallagher Premiership side Northampton Saints, centred on women’s rugby.
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British Fast5 Netball All-Stars Championship set to return for 2021
Loughborough Lightning are excited to reveal that the highly anticipated British Fast5 Netball All-Stars Championship will return in October 2021 with Loughborough Lightning looking to defend their 2019 title.
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Loughborough Lightning crowned 2021 VNSL champions
Loughborough Lightning made history on Sunday night claiming their first ever Vitality Netball Superleague title with a triumphant 49 - 32 victory over Team Bath.
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Lightning advance to Grand Final after semi-final victory over Rhinos
Loughborough Lightning confirmed their place in the Vitality Netball Superleague Grand Final on Saturday night after an astounding 58 - 38 victory over Leeds Rhinos.
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“I am really looking forward to starting a new chapter in my life” – Lightning’s Sam May to retire.
Loughborough Lightning have revealed that Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) stalwart Sam May will retire from professional netball at the end of the 2021 season.
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Lightning top the table with sensational victory over Team Bath
Loughborough Lightning closed out the Vitality Netball Superleague season in style on Monday night with an emphatic 54-35 win over Team Bath, cementing their place at the top of the table heading into finals weekend.
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Lightning deafened by Thunder as winning streak comes to an end
Loughborough Lightning ended their 9-match winning run with a disappointing 46- 60 defeat to Manchester Thunder on Monday night.
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Lightning do the double in bank holiday bonanza
Loughborough Lightning added another six points to their tally over the weekend, with back-to-back victories over Celtic Dragons and Leeds Rhinos, in rounds 17 and 18 of the Vitality Netball Superleague.
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Lightning call up Haynes after injury strikes side
Loughborough Lightning have today announced that Jess Haynes will join the side as a permanent replacement player for the remainder of the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague season.
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Lightning secure top four spot with victory over London Pulse
Loughborough Lightning sealed the deal on Monday night, securing their spot in the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague semi-finals with a ferocious 42 - 35 victory over London Pulse.
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Lightning strikes twice as Surrey Storm brushed aside
Loughborough Lightning claimed another sensational 53 – 28 win on Monday night, after a dominant performance against Surrey Storm in round 15 of the Vitality Netball Superleague.
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Lightning claim 12th win on the bounce with victory over Severn Stars
Loughborough Lightning recorded their twelfth win in a row on Sunday afternoon, with a gruelling battle against Severn Stars resulting in a 50-41 victory.
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Loughborough Sport to participate in social media boycott to stamp out online abuse
Loughborough Sport and Loughborough Lightning have confirmed today that they will stand with the wider sporting community by taking part in a social media boycott from 15:00 on Friday 30 April to 23:59 on Monday 3 May.
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Lightning claim biggest win in the league so far with whitewash over Celtic Dragons
Loughborough Lightning did the double on Saturday night, claiming their second win in as many days with an astounding 76 – 23 victory over Celtic Dragons in round eleven of the Vitality Netball Superleague.
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Lightning get back to winning ways with impressive 26 goal victory
Loughborough Lightning added another three points to the table on Friday night, with an outstanding 61 – 35 victory over Strathclyde Sirens in round ten of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL).
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Loughborough Lightning fall short in Easter Sunday clash
Loughborough Lightning were back in action for the opening match of Easter Sunday, facing reigning champions Manchester Thunder in round nine of the Vitality Netball Superleague.
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Gutsy Loughborough Lightning side grind out sixth win on the bounce
Loughborough Lightning returned to Loughborough University on a high on Sunday night, after securing back-to-back wins in round five and six of the Vitality Netball Superleague.
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Lightning claim five wins on the bounce with victory over Surrey Storm
Loughborough Lightning added another win to their board on Saturday afternoon, with a sensational 56 - 37 win over Surrey Storm in round five of the Vitality Netball Superleague, further cementing their position at the top of the table.
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Lauren Nicholls: “Gone are the days where netball stops when you become a mum”
Competing at the top level of your sport can bring many challenges, but for one Loughborough Lightning player, those challenges come in the form of two tiny hands and feet. Learn about Lauren Nicholls journey back to netball as a new mother as she #Choosetochallenge on International Women's Day.
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Loughborough Lightning do the double with resounding round four result
Loughborough Lightning return to Loughborough University on a high this week, after a duo of incredible performances leaves the side sitting pretty at the top of the Vitality Netball Superleague table.
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Lightning prove too much for Saracens Mavericks as they claim back to back victories
Loughborough Lightning secured their second win of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) on Sunday night with an impressive 60-35 victory over visitors Saracens Mavericks.
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Sara Bayman: “Whether it’s on court or off court, we have to keep improving”
2021 sees Sara Bayman embarking on her third season as Director of Netball of Loughborough Lightning. The former Vitality Rose steered Lightning to the 2019 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) semi-finals before her second year in charge was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Reflecting on her journey, it was another former England international who had Bayman considering the transition into a coaching role.
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Lightning claim first victory of 2021 after a close ‘Battle of the Midlands’ clash
Loughborough Lightning claimed their first win of the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague on Monday night with a nail-biting 44 – 43 victory over Midlands rivals, Wasps Netball.
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Nat Panagarry: “There is not one team you can write off”
Captain Nat Panagarry has backed Loughborough Lightning to mount a title challenge in what the England international believes will be the most competitive Vitality Netball Superleague season to date.
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Loughborough Lightning ready to Rise As One
The Vitality Netball Superleague is back on court. The start of the 2021 season is finally upon us. The road to get here hasn’t been an easy one, but collectively we are stronger and more resilient than ever before.
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O’Donnell starts as Lightning welcome Bristol Bears to campus
Looking to keep their winning momentum going this weekend as they welcome Bristol Bears, Lightning make five changes to their side that beat Gloucester Hartpury 29-21.
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All Vitality Netball Superleague 2021 games to be televised or streamed live for the first time
Loughborough Lightning fans will be able to witness every second of the 2021 campaign from the comfort of their home after the national governing body for netball in England announced a significant new multi-year broadcast deal with Sky Sports UK.
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Lightning legend returns for season nine to complete 2021 line-up
Loughborough Lightning has completed its 2021 roster with the announcement that Hannah Joseph will rejoin the side.
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Hometown hero Nicholls named as Lightning’s penultimate signing
Loughborough Lightning can reveal that fan favourite Lauren Nicholls will return to the side in 2020 for her ninth successive season.
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Lightning’s Captain fantastic is back for more in 2021
Loughborough Lightning is delighted to confirm the return of captain and England Roses star, Nat Panagarry, for the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL).
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Young international prospect returns for more after debut season with Lightning
Loughborough Lightning are excited to confirm the return of Loughborough University student and England U19 mid-courter, Suzie Liverseidge, to the side for the upcoming Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) season.
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England U21 powerhouse set to return to Lightning for season two
Loughborough Lightning are pleased to announce that 19-year-old Loughborough University student Jas Odeogberin will return to the fold for the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) – making it a perfect ten in their line-up so far.
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The heights of Harvey get set to return to Lightning
Loughborough Lightning have today revealed their ninth player on the 2021 roster with 19-year-old goalkeeper Alice Harvey returning to the side.
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Lightning secure England U21 talent Williams for 2021 season
Loughborough Lightning are pleased to have secured the talents of England U21 mid-courter Hannah Williams for the upcoming 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) season.
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Lightning in seventh heaven as Cholhok returns for 2021
Loughborough Lightning is pleased to reveal its seventh signing for the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) with Ugandan international goal-shooter, Mary Cholhok returning for her third season in purple.
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Sweet number six for Lightning as experienced Clark is back in town
Loughborough Lightning Netball are please to reveal their sixth signing ahead of the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) campaign with duel-international athlete Ella Clark making her return.
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Parize checks in as Lightning announce signing number five
In a busy week of signings, Loughborough Lightning are thrilled to reveal that 22-year-old goal attack, Lucy Parize, will return to wear the purple dress for the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL).
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Lightning bolster squad with young gun Gabriel
Loughborough Lightning are pleased to add another name to its 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) line-up today, with young shooter Beth Gabriel returning for season number two.
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Roddy signs on the line for Lightning return
Loughborough Lightning is delighted to reveal its third signing ahead of the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) with young defender Annabel Roddy returning to the fold.
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Two-time title winner Sam May returns for a second season with Lightning
Loughborough Lightning are delighted to add defensive powerhouse and two-time Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) champion Sam May to their roster as she returns to the side for the 2021 season.
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Commonwealth champion Cobden returns to Lightning for 2021
Loughborough Lightning Netball are excited to reveal their first player signing ahead of the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL), with Commonwealth Gold medallist Beth Cobden returning to the fold.
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Vitality Netball Superleague 2020 season cancelled due to pandemic
England Netball has today announced the cancellation of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) 2020 season due to the continued impact of the Coronavirus outbreak.
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Match Update: Lightning vs Saracens Mavericks
Today, we regret to inform you that our game vs Saracens Mavericks on Monday 16th March will now take place behind closed doors.
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Lightning Netball secure first victory of 2020
Loughborough Lightning recorded a resounding 59 – 53 victory over Strathclyde Sirens in their first home fixture of the 2020 Vitality Netball Superleague on Saturday night.
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Loughborough Lightning vs Strathclyde Sirens: Round 2 preview
This week Loughborough Lightning have been busy preparing to welcome its fans, members and dedicated followers to Sir David Wallace Arena for their first home game of the 2020 season.
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Lightning’s Cholhok signs on the dotted line
Loughborough Lightning is pleased to confirm that Ugandan goalshooter Mary Cholhok will return to the fold for the 2020 season.
