​Loughborough Lightning Rugby

Loughborough Lightning is the number 1 Women's Premiership Rugby side in the East Midlands and competes in the Allianz Premier 15s.

Allianz Premier 15s

Boasting a number of internationals such as England Red Roses Captain Sarah Hunter, Lightning brings a wealth of talent and excitement to campus as the team goes head to head with the country's top female athletes each week.

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Loughborough Lightning merchandise

Make sure you look the part whilst watching Loughborough Lightning this season in our brand new merchandise range. With vibrant coloured hoodies and replica tops, you will feel part of the Lightning family instantly.

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Squad

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Fixtures and Tickets

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About us

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Match day experience

Loughborough Lightning prides itself in its outstanding match day experience.

Learn with Lightning

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Lightning Rugby news

Loughborough Lightning are delighted to announce to appointment of Nathan Smith as the Club’s new Head Coach.

Lightning appoint Nathan Smith as new Head Coach

Loughborough Lightning are delighted to announce the appointment of Nathan Smith as the Club’s new Head Coach.

Sadia Kabeya (R) alongside Rhys Edwards (L), Loughborough University's Director of Rugby. Image provided by Ben Lumley.

Huge success for Loughborough at Rugby Players Association (RPA) awards

Loughborough-linked rugby players collected numerous accolades at this year’s Rugby Players Association (RPA) Awards, cementing the University’s first-class reputation of developing athletes in the sport.

Sarah hunter

Alumna Sarah Hunter lands pivotal Red Roses coaching role

Former Loughborough Lightning captain and Loughborough University alumna Sarah Hunter has been added to the new coaching setup at England Women’s Rugby.

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