June 2024 news
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Loughborough Lightning season preview
With the FAWNL season start date being confirmed as 18th August 2024, Lightning go into the new season facing some familiar faces with the addition of new teams coming into the FAWNL for the first time.
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Lightning beat Thunder to win back-to-back Netball Super League titles
Loughborough Lightning have won historic back-to-back Netball Super League (NSL) titles following a gripping 54-70 win over Manchester Thunder on Saturday evening.
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Squad updates announced by Lightning Football for 24/25 season
Looking ahead to the 2024/25 season Loughborough Lightning can confirm the following updates to the playing squad.
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Loughborough University launches dedicated website for Paris
Loughborough University’s new dedicated website for a bumper summer of sport has now officially launched – exactly one month before athletes compete on the global stage in Paris.
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Lightning secure their place in the NSL 2024 Grand Final
Tensions were high in Sir David Wallace Arena as Lightning looked to secure their place in the NSL Grand Final. With a replay of last year’s final against a strong London Pulse team, an extraordinary performance is what it would take for the home team to come out on top. After two losses to Pulse already this season, Lightning took to the court with a point to prove.
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Loughborough Students announce squad updates
Looking ahead to the 2024/25 season, Loughborough Students can confirm the following updates to the playing squad.
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Searle secures Wimbledon wildcard entry
Loughborough tennis prodigy Henry Searle will compete in the singles main draw at this summer’s Wimbledon after being granted a wildcard entry by the All England Club.
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Loughborough Lightning to work alongside Buckingham RUFC
Loughborough Lightning have entered into a formal agreement with Buckingham RUFC heading into the 2024/25 season.
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Loughborough Sport and Bottle Up enter new partnership
Loughborough Sport and Loughborough University have partnered with sustainable bottle producers, Bottle Up.
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Loughborough Students FC announce pre-season fixtures ahead of 2024/2025 season
Loughborough Students FC are pleased to announce their pre-season fixtures ahead of the club’s first campaign in Step 4 in the Northern Premier League Division 1 Midlands.
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Lightning secure the home semi-final against London Pulse after a win against Severn Stars
After a close game resulting in a loss for Loughborough Lightning last weekend, the home team took to the court with determined focus. It was an important game for not only the side, but one that marked captain Nat Panagarry’s 150th NSL appearance for Lightning.
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Loughborough athletes deliver in Rome
Athletes linked to Loughborough University produced some incredible performances at the European Athletics Championships 2024 in Rome.
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Loughborough Lightning pre-season fixture announcement
Loughborough Lightning are pleased to announce their pre-season fixtures ahead of the 2024/25 FAWNL Midlands Division 1 campaign.
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Lightning fall short against Pulse after an intense game
The supporters in the Sir David Wallace Arena showed their colours in Round 17 of the NSL in celebration and support of PRIDE. With both teams holding second and third place in the league table, the game was set to be a heated contest in a packed-out Sir David Wallace Arena. The game also celebrated Beth Cobden’s 150th NSL appearance for Lightning.
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Loughborough athletes return to UK with clutch of medals
Loughborough-linked athletes returned home from the World Para Athletics Championship with a huge medal haul after several impressive performances.
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Loughborough Sport and Active Iron enter new partnership
Loughborough Sport has partnered with innovative iron supplement experts, Active Iron.
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Loughborough Futsal win the 2023-2024 BUCS Championship after a stellar season
The 2023-2024 season has been remarkable for Loughborough University’s Futsal team in the University BUCS competition.