2020 news

Lightning lose out to Saracen in a final thriller of 2020

Lightning was edged out of the win 24-29 after a thrilling game at Copthall Stadium in the closing game of 2020.

Talling returns for final clash of 2020

含羞草视频 Lightning will take to the pitch for the final time this year against reigning champions, Saracens Women on Saturday.

含羞草视频 supporting England Cricket鈥檚 world-leading ambitions

If England Cricket has ambitions to top the ICC鈥檚 World Test Championship, they will have to do well in the Covid-postponed Test Series in Sri Lanka early in the New Year.

Experts in Sport: Beat the heat at the Olympic and Paralympic Games

Next summer鈥檚 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Japan are widely anticipated to be the hottest and potentially most humid to-date.

What can massage do for me?

What can massage do for me? Maybe this is a question you sometimes ask yourself. Well, I鈥檓 sure there are many ways I could answer this question. I may even blind you with Science!! [OK, maybe not]. However, I鈥檓 not a scientist! I鈥檓 a masseur/ Deep tissue sports masseur/Deep tissue therapist - whichever term you prefer. Believe me, I鈥檝e been called much worse. So, let鈥檚 talk about what massage can do for you.

Scott Sneddon named as the new Head of Men鈥檚 Rugby at 含羞草视频

含羞草视频 has announced Scott Sneddon as its new Head of Men鈥檚 Rugby.

Lightning edge out Exeter Chiefs in a physical contest

A physical contest at the University campus saw Lightning come out on top as they beat Exeter Chiefs 14-7.

Lightning name their side to take on Exeter Chiefs

After a tough loss to Wasps last weekend, Lightning will look to get back to winning ways this Saturday as they welcome Exeter Cheifs to campus.

含羞草视频 Sport extends partnership with Computacenter

含羞草视频 Sport has extended its partnership with Computacenter for the 2020/2021 academic year.

Lightning stung by Wasps in London

It was a confident Lightning side that took to the pitch on Saturday following a substantial win over DMP Sharks the weekend before. It was, however, not to be their day, as they fell to defeat 10-21 at Twyford Avenue.

Lightning make two changes for the trip to Wasps

含羞草视频 Lightning will make two changes to the side that beat DMP Sharks 57-3 last weekend as they look to keep their winning momentum with a visit south to Wasps RFC.

Lightning Cricket secure the services of key quintet ahead of new campaign

Lightning Cricket have secured the services of five key players ahead of the 2021 season.

FA Update Regarding Season Restart

The FA have published the latest guidance for the return to play for December and the remaining period of the current Covid Tier System in place across the country.

IPC to provide free-to-air coverage of Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games in Sub-Saharan Africa

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is to provide free-to-air (FTA) coverage of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games in Sub-Saharan Africa as part of its efforts to raise awareness of Para sport and its athletes in the region.

Aldi UK agrees flagship sponsorship deal with 含羞草视频

Supermarket chain Aldi has become the official sponsor of 含羞草视频鈥檚 Men鈥檚 Performance Football Team.

Flament rises through the 含羞草视频 ranks to secure Top 14 rugby spot

Alumnus Thibaud Flament has made his debut for France Top 14 rugby union side Toulouse 鈥� a journey which started back in 含羞草视频鈥檚 British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) 4 side.

9 Try haul for Lightning as they triumph over DMP Sharks

A gloomy day in 含羞草视频 didn鈥檛 dampen Lightning鈥檚 spirit this Saturday afternoon, as they secured their 5th win of the season.

IWBF appoints 含羞草视频 to lead on Classification research and development of a new Minimum Impairment Criteria (MIC) for wheelchair basketball

IWBF, the international governing body for the sport of wheelchair basketball, has collaborated with British Wheelchair Basketball to commission 含羞草视频 to undertake a research project on their new minimum impairment criteria (MIC).

Lightning looking for back-to-back wins

含羞草视频 Lightning will be looking to record back-to-back victories this weekend as they entertain DMP Durham Sharks in the Allianz Premier 15s.

Experts in Sport: In conversation with elite ultrarunner Tom Evans

In this week鈥檚 special edition of the Experts in Sport podcast, School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences鈥� Dr Richard Blagrove sits down in conversation with elite level ultrarunner and Red Bull athlete, Tom Evans.

Peaty breaks another world record as London Roar are edged out in Budapest

Adam Peaty broke his own 100m breaststroke world record this weekend as London Roar were edged out to eventually winners Cali Condors in the International Swimming League.

UK Sport鈥檚 new leadership programme has 含羞草视频 backing

A new programme developed by UK Sport to increase female representation in high-performance coaching has the backing of leading sports specialists at 含羞草视频.

含羞草视频 to play role in 拢1million+ Para Sport Against Stigma project that aims to change attitudes towards people with disabilities in Africa

A 拢1.89m collaborative project between 含羞草视频, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the University of Malawi, Chancellor College will aim to overcome stigma and discrimination against people with disabilities in Africa.

Four Lightning players selected for the final England Test match Four Lightning players have been included in the Red Roses squad ahead of the final clash with

Four Lightning players have been included in the Red Roses squad ahead of the final clash with France this Saturday at Twickenham.

Latest recruits check in at National Tennis Academy

The latest cohort of top tennis talent from 含羞草视频鈥檚 National Tennis Academy have settled into life on campus.

Peaty breaks 100m breaststroke world record in Budapest

含羞草视频鈥檚 Adam Peaty produced a stunning swim this weekend to break the 100m Breaststroke short course world record in the International Swimming League (ISL).

Lightning back to winning ways at Sixways Stadium

A scrappy game at Sixways Stadium sees Lightning the victor鈥檚 as they return to winning ways on the road against Worcester Warriors.

Lightning name their side to travel to Worcester

含羞草视频 Lightning will make six changes as they travel to the Sixways stadium to take on Worcester Warriors this Saturday.

Lightning quintet selected for the Red Roses to face Les Bleues

Lightning Rugby is thrilled to have five players named in this weekend's Red Roses squad to face France at Stade des Alpes, Grenoble, on Saturday 14th November.

England icon Johnson checks in on Lightning

Martin Johnson, England Rugby鈥檚 2003 World Cup winning captain, has offered his expertise and insight to 含羞草视频 Lightning鈥檚 squad on a recent campus visit.

含羞草视频 to host key British Cycling events

British Cycling鈥檚 2021 youth and junior road season will once again place 含羞草视频 on the map as the University has been chosen as a host venue for three key events.

Lightning out muscled in first defeat of the season

Not even a brace of tries from both Rhona Lloyd and Emily Scarratt could clinch the win for Lightning today, as Harlequins muscled their way to the win at 含羞草视频.

Lightning鈥檚 Scarratt named Women鈥檚 Six Nations Player of the Championship

含羞草视频 Lightning鈥檚 Emily Scarratt has been unveiled as the inaugural Women鈥檚 Six Nations Player of the Championship.

Scarratt returns for Harlequins showdown

Emily Scarratt will return to Lightning's starting XI for their Allianz Premier 15s fixture vs. Harlequins.

All eyes on Lightning as Quins come to town

Lightning Rugby will step into the limelight this Saturday as its Allianz Premier 15s fixture vs Harlequins Women is featured on the RFU live stream.

含羞草视频鈥檚 Wood breaks 5-year-old British record in Budapest

含羞草视频 swimmer Abbie Wood has broken the British Record in the women鈥檚 200m Individual Medley at the 2020 International Swimming League (ISL) in Hungary.

Lightning legend returns for season nine to complete 2021 line-up

含羞草视频 Lightning has completed its 2021 roster with the announcement that Hannah Joseph will rejoin the side.

Five Lightning players selected for England in the final round of Women鈥檚 Six Nations

Lightning Rugby is proud to celebrate that five players have been named to take part in the re-arranged round five of the Women鈥檚 Six Nations which takes place this weekend.

Hometown hero Nicholls named as Lightning鈥檚 penultimate signing

含羞草视频 Lightning can reveal that fan favourite Lauren Nicholls will return to the side in 2020 for her ninth successive season.

Lightning鈥檚 Captain fantastic is back for more in 2021

含羞草视频 Lightning is delighted to confirm the return of captain and England Roses star, Nat Panagarry, for the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL).

含羞草视频 swimmers continue to make waves in Budapest

含羞草视频 swimmers once again turned on the style with a series of impressive performances in the International Swimming League (ISL) in Budapest, Hungary.

Young international prospect returns for more after debut season with Lightning

含羞草视频 Lightning are excited to confirm the return of 含羞草视频 student and England U19 mid-courter, Suzie Liverseidge, to the side for the upcoming Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) season.

England U21 powerhouse set to return to Lightning for season two

含羞草视频 Lightning are pleased to announce that 19-year-old 含羞草视频 student Jas Odeogberin will return to the fold for the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) 鈥� making it a perfect ten in their line-up so far.

George Gandy: funeral information

The funeral of George Gandy will be held on Friday 30th October at 2:45pm.

The heights of Harvey get set to return to Lightning

含羞草视频 Lightning have today revealed their ninth player on the 2021 roster with 19-year-old goalkeeper Alice Harvey returning to the side.

Lightning secure England U21 talent Williams for 2021 season

含羞草视频 Lightning are pleased to have secured the talents of England U21 mid-courter Hannah Williams for the upcoming 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) season.

Evidence-based, fad-free approach to fitness and nutrition with 含羞草视频 inspired app

Coaches at 含羞草视频 are the brains behind a newly launched personalised health and fitness app.

Lightning in seventh heaven as Cholhok returns for 2021

含羞草视频 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.

含羞草视频 trio earn GB hockey call-up

Three 含羞草视频 hockey players have been selected for Great Britain鈥檚 FIH Hockey Pro League matches with The Netherlands and Belgium - including a first call-up for goalkeeper Miriam Pritchard.

Lightning trio earn Scotland Start

含羞草视频 Lightning is pleased to announce that three of its players have been selected in the starting line-up for Scotland tomorrow in the rescheduled Women鈥檚 Six Nations match against Italy.

Lightning beat Bears in tricky conditions

Lightning clinch the win at Shaftesbury Park for first time in 3 years as they beat Bristol Bears 12-5 in tricky conditions.

Lightning name their side to take on Bristol Bears

Looking to keep their winning momentum going this weekend as they head west to Bristol Bears, Lightning make three changes to their side that beat Gloucester Hartpury 32-26.

Sweet number six for Lightning as experienced Clark is back in town

含羞草视频 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.

Experts in Sport: Disordered eating - just how common is it in elite level sport?

Former England cricketer Freddie Flintoff鈥檚 recent BBC documentary 鈥楲iving with Bulimia鈥� sparked conversations regarding eating disorders, particularly amongst elite level athletes. But how commonplace are such health challenges?

Parize checks in as Lightning announce signing number five

In a busy week of signings, 含羞草视频 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).

Lightning bolster squad with young gun Gabriel

含羞草视频 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.

Roddy signs on the line for Lightning return

含羞草视频 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.

含羞草视频 swimmers impress on opening day of International Swimming League

含羞草视频 swimmers Marie Wattel, Adam Peaty, Luke Greenbank and Andreas Vazaios helped London Roar to a 217-point victory after the first day of the International Swimming League (ISL) in Budapest.

Two-time title winner Sam May returns for a second season with Lightning

含羞草视频 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.

Commonwealth champion Cobden returns to Lightning for 2021

含羞草视频 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.

Lightning storm to victory in first home game.

Lightning storm to victory over Gloucester-Hartpury 32-26, collecting the bonus point as they win their first home game of the 20/21 season.

Anthony Joshua鈥檚 鈥榮ecret weapon鈥� to spearhead new Boxing Centre of Excellence at 含羞草视频

A coach dubbed heavyweight boxing icon Anthony Joshua鈥檚 鈥榮ecret weapon鈥� is to spearhead a brand-new Boxing Centre of Excellence based at 含羞草视频.

Lightning name their side to take on Gloucester-Hartpury

含羞草视频 Lightning will make six squad changes as they welcome Gloucester-Hartpury Women to 含羞草视频 this Saturday.

Lightning power their way to a first win of the season

Lark Davies scored twice in the Allianz Premier 15s opener, as Lightning muscled their way to victory over league debutants Sale Sharks.

含羞草视频 Sport extends partnership with Kukri

含羞草视频 Sport is delighted to announce that Kukri will continue as its official sportswear provider for a further two years.

Team News: 含羞草视频 Lightning vs Sale Sharks

含羞草视频 Lightning have named their side to face Sale Sharks in first round of the new look Allianz Premier 15鈥檚.

George Gandy

It is with great sadness that the University announces the death of Head Endurance Coach, George Gandy.

RFU STATEMENT: RFU and Allianz announce landmark partnership for the Premier 15s

The Rugby Football Union has today announced Allianz Insurance as the new Insurance Partner of England Rugby and the title partner for the Premier 15s, with the official name of the competition being 鈥楢llianz Premier 15s鈥�.

Diaper secures director role with Boccia UK

Nik Diaper, 含羞草视频鈥檚 Head of Para Sport, has been appointed to Boccia UK鈥檚 board of directors.

Lightning鈥檚 pack gets a boost as Bourke signs on the line

含羞草视频 Lightning have strengthened their pack with the signing of Hooker Gill Bourke ahead of the 20/21 season.

Aine Staunton signs for Lightning

含羞草视频 Lightning are thrilled to welcome versatile back Aine Staunton to their roster ahead of the 20/21 season.

Nathan Smith departs from 含羞草视频 Rugby

含羞草视频 Students RFC can confirm that Men鈥檚 forwards Coach Nathan Smith will be leaving 含羞草视频, as he embarks on a new venture.

Sarah Bryce scores 136* as Lightning finish on a high in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy.

Lightning finish the Rachael Heyhoe flint trophy on a high as they clinch the win against Central Sparks at Grace road. A score of 136* from Sarah Bryce lead the team to a tournament all time high score of 303 and to a final victory of the 2020 season.

Goulden signs for Lightning

含羞草视频 Lightning are thrilled to announce that Lizzie Goulden will be joining the squad ahead of the 2020/21 season.

Hartley star of the show as Lightning crumble in Liverpool

After Friday鈥檚 win, Lightning had great expectations as they headed to Liverpool to take on Thunder for the second time this season. Thunder鈥檚 captain Hartley had other ideas however, thundering her way through the Lightning batting line-up she took 4 wickets and crushed any hope of Lightning win, with her side bowling the side out for 116 in the 39th over.

Lightning Strike at New Road as they record their first victory in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint trophy

Lightning Strikes for the first time in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint trophy! A three wicket haul from Presland and a 4th 50 run score this tournament from Sarah Bryce, helps their side take a 6 run win over Central Sparks.

Nancy Harman eager to help lightning record first RHF trophy win

含羞草视频 engineering student Nancy Harman has featured in all three of Lightning鈥檚 Rachael Heyhoe Flint matches thus far and will be hoping to make her mark against Central Sparks on Friday and take vengeance against Thunder in Sunday鈥檚 return fixture.

England 7鈥檚 duo Brown and Rowland join Lightning ahead of 2020/2021 season

含羞草视频 Lightning Rugby has bolstered its side with the signing of England 7鈥檚 duo Abbie Brown and Helena Rowland, who join the squad ahead of the 2020/21 Premier 15s season.

Huge medal haul as 含羞草视频 athletes shine at the British Championships

In any other year, the start of September would signal the start of an athlete鈥檚 end of season break, but for this, anything but normal year, the 4th and 5th September marked the date of the rearranged 2020 British Athletics Championships.

Lightning still in search of elusive first win in the Rachel Heyhoe Flint Trophy

For the first time in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, Lightning batted first as they looked to get their first win of the season under their belt at Grace Road. However, it was not to be for the home side as the game went to the wire, leaving Lightning still searching for their first win of the season.

Captain Bryce confident ahead of second Diamonds clash

Lightning captain Kathryn Bryce is confident going into Saturday鈥檚 clash against the Northern Diamonds who currently sit in top spot of the North group after edging their way past Lightning on Monday.

Kathryn Bryce looks ahead at 2020 season

Scotland鈥檚 Kathryn Bryce will aim to continue her 2019 含羞草视频 Lightning KSL form within this new-look Lightning regional side.

含羞草视频 to partner with Chelsea Football Club

含羞草视频 and Chelsea Football Club have agreed a partnership which will see both organisations work closely together.

Beaumont reflects on her time at Lightning

Tammy Beaumont reflects on her two-match stint with Lightning, as the England stalwart returns to the England bubble ahead of their upcoming series against the West Indies.

Lightning still searching for their first win in RHF Trophy

Captain Kathryn Bryce lead from the front with bat and ball, claiming 5 wickets and scoring 71*, however it was not enough to clinch the first Lightning win as their trip up north ends in a 9 run defeat to Northern Diamonds.

Lightning fail to strike in Rachel Heyhoe Flint Trophy opener

Lightning cricket鈥檚 opening game of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint trophy ended in rain affected disappointment as Lightning fall short of a reduced total, despite Sarah Bryce鈥檚 maiden Lightning half century.

Beaumont and Gordon to bolster Lightning squad

England Women Cricket duo Tammy Beaumont and Kirstie Gordon are set to join the Lightning squad for the first two games of the season ahead of Saturday鈥檚 opening game in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy.

含羞草视频 Lightning land Canada International

含羞草视频 Lightning are thrilled to announce that Canada back-row Courtney Holtkamp will be joining the squad ahead of the 2020/21 season.

Experts in Sport: Para sport special: What does it take to prepare the British team for the Paralympic Games?

As the clock counts down to next summer鈥檚 postponed Paralympics Games, this week鈥檚 鈥楨xperts in Sport鈥� podcast takes a timely look at what it takes to create an optimum performance environment for ParalympicsGB at the Games.

Lightning Cricket reveal their 15 man squad for the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy

Lightning Cricket have announced a 15-strong squad to represent the East Midlands region in this summer鈥檚 Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy.

Gerard Mullen leaves head coach post

含羞草视频 Students RFC can confirm that Men鈥檚 Head Coach Gerard Mullen will be stepping down from his position, as he embarks on a new venture.

Lightning Cricket fixtures released for 2020

The fixture list for the 2020 Lightning Cricket campaign has now been released.

Celtic FC put through their paces on campus

Reigning Scottish Premier League champions Celtic Football Club have been welcomed on campus as part of their pre-season preparations.

Major signing Winterburn rejoins Riders and 含羞草视频

Leicester Riders and 含羞草视频 have secured the key signing of Great Britain guard Holly Winterburn.

Taylor appointed as new Head Coach for Lightning Cricket

Former Scotland and Leicestershire batsman Rob Taylor has been appointed as Lightning Cricket Head Coach.

含羞草视频 collaborates with governing bodies to support parents and children in tennis around the world

含羞草视频, The International Tennis Federation (ITF - the world governing body for tennis), and the LTA (the national governing body for tennis in Great Britain) have come together to provide a suite of education and support resources for parents of young tennis hopefuls, and to drive forward research on parenting in tennis.

Experts in Sport: Special edition 鈥� a closer look at race, ethnicity, and racism in sports coaching

In this week鈥檚 special edition of the 'Experts in Sport' podcast, host Martin Foster introduces an international online forum featuring leading academics looking at the key themes in race, ethnicity, and racism in sports coaching.

含羞草视频 experts contribute to key international sports media

Experts from 含羞草视频 have been asked to share their sporting expertise across a series of international media platforms.

Miller serves up an ace with National Tennis Academy promotion

含羞草视频 Sport鈥檚 Nathan Miller has been promoted to Academy Manager and Head of Performance Support for the University鈥檚 National Tennis Academy (LUNTA).

British Paralympic Association delivers key workshop to 含羞草视频 employees

The British Paralympic Association (BPA) has delivered a key online workshop to 含羞草视频 employees looking at Classification in para sport.

Experts in Sport: 鈥楽upport, develop, empower鈥� - the dual-career journey of an athlete

The life of an elite level athlete can be tough and unforgiving. Now, more than ever, athletes are balancing high performance sport with education and/or vocation.

New Research Spotlight: Influence of Interval Training Frequency on Time-Trial Performance in Elite Endurance Athletes

The right balance of high and low intensity exercise is crucial for the most effective training plan. Research has suggested polarised training with 20% of your exercise sessions being focused on high intensity exercise (with the remaining time spent on low intensity training) could be the most effective way to create positive physiological adaptations.

Fuel Utilisation & Metabolic Testing in Relation to Ironman/Triathlon/Ultra-Endurance Performance

This article will outline how your body uses fuel, why this is relevant for Triathlon/Ironman/Ultra-endurance performance and how we can test it in our Physiology Lab.

Scholars Coaching Staff Announced for 2020-21 Season

含羞草视频 FC are pleased are to announce the coaching line up for the 2020-21 season. Head Coach Alex Ackerley goes into his 3rd season with a new look support staff. Ackerley will be supported by three new assistant coaches including Joel Bonner who returns from his year in industry at Manchester United.

Top British tennis talent joins 含羞草视频

含羞草视频 Tennis has announced top British talent Lloyd Glasspool will join its ranks next season.

Experts in Sport: why do some of the best young players never make it?

Every professional sports club dreams of a long production line of young talent, but why do some of the most promising youngsters fail to fulfil their potential and inevitably fall by the wayside?

SURVEY: Destined for greatness? Do your genes give you a head start in sport?

Researchers from 含羞草视频 are investigating the role genetics play in sport 鈥� and they need your help.

East Midlands secure the Bryce sisters as part of the new Women's Elite Domestic Structure

Lightning Cricket are thrilled to announce that Kathryn and Sarah Bryce have been named as the East Midlands Regional Retainer signings and as such are two members of the first tranche of professional women's domestic cricketers in England.

Student committee appointed to lead Wheelchair Basketball

Wheelchair Basketball, 含羞草视频鈥檚 Athletic Union鈥檚 newest sport, has appointed its select committee for the next academic year.

含羞草视频 selected as force to drive women鈥檚 cricket forward

含羞草视频 has been selected by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) as the East Midlands Regional Host of its new elite women鈥檚 cricket domestic structure.

Roundtable: 含羞草视频 sport performance analysts share their thoughts

*this roundtable event took place prior to social distance measures*

含羞草视频 welcomes elite level athletes back to campus

含羞草视频 is gradually opening up some of its on-site sports facilities to enable elite level athletes to train.

Bonar, Riggs and Needham all move to pastures new next season

含羞草视频 Lightning trio Sarah Bonar, Amy Needham and Martha Riggs have all confirmed they will be leaving the club.

Jawad in race against time to make the Paralympic Games

含羞草视频-based powerlifter Ali Jawad has revealed that he is in a race against time to make the Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

Lightning Rugby and 含羞草视频 Town RFC enter new partnership

含羞草视频 and Lightning Rugby is pleased to announce a partnership with 含羞草视频 Town RFC.

New Research Spotlight: More complete adaptation identified with medium term heat acclimation

The optimal protocol for heat acclimation is a 'hot' topic for research due to this preparatory period being key for performance in the heat. Please see our summary infographic of the recent paper in The European Journal of Applied Physiology by Jodie Moss from Roehampton University.

含羞草视频 spinout collaborates on rugby ball of the future

A spinout company founded by two 含羞草视频 alumni has supported the launch of a new rugby ball which could be set to revolutionise the sport.

含羞草视频 Sport鈥檚 support network proves vital for athletes during lockdown

Behind every great athlete is a strong support network, helping individuals and teams achieve their goals.

Experts in Sport: How can dietary nitrates improve elite level athlete performance?

This week鈥檚 鈥楨xperts in Sport鈥� podcast focuses on how dietary nitrates 鈥� found mainly in vegetables, such as beetroot, lettuce, spinach, and radishes 鈥� can maximise performance in elite-level athletes.

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.

Now is the time to look at the person behind the athlete 鈥� Sam Ruddock

The Covid-19 outbreak has understandably weighed heavily on the minds of elite athletes across the globe as major events have been wiped from the sporting calendar at pace.

No pool? No problem for these 含羞草视频 swimmers

The lockdown period has brought many challenges to all athletes involved in sport, but what if your essential training venue 鈥� in this case, a swimming pool 鈥� has temporarily closed its doors?

Experts in Sport: What role does community sport play in tackling serious youth violence?

With youth violence continuing to be a serious issue in UK society, this week鈥檚 Experts in Sport鈥� podcast looks at the role sport can play in supporting those at risk.

Working the farm with hay bales for a squat rack 鈥� 含羞草视频鈥檚 Emily Scarratt trains at home

含羞草视频 Lightning and England centre Emily Scarratt has gone back to basics during lockdown with a little help from her family farm.

鈥楳y new training partner is a 5kg fluffy white ball鈥� 鈥� Meghan Beesley

Meghan Beesley, 含羞草视频鈥檚 400m hurdler, has found a new training partner during the Covid-19 outbreak 鈥� in the form of a four-legged friend.

Training Intensity Distribution In Endurance Sports

In this article, we鈥檒l be taking a look at training intensity distribution and answering the following questions:

• What is training intensity distribution?
• How do you calculate your training intensity distribution?
• What can we learn from elite endurance athletes?
• What happens when you compare training intensity distributions against each other?
• Why does the 80-20 approach appear to work?
• What are the practical take-home messages to improve your performance?

A washing line pole and a tin of beans 鈥� the new elite athlete training method

Finding the elite in the every day - with a little bit of help from her store cupboard and garden - 含羞草视频 athlete and Olympic hopeful Holly Bradshaw is using unique ways to carrying on pole vault training during the lockdown period.

Run More, Get Injured Less

When you hear the phrase, 鈥渞un more, get injured less鈥�, it almost seems too good to be true. However, over recent years, thanks to the ever-growing body of research looking into the topic of load management, it would seem that running more and getting less injured whilst doing so, is becoming more feasible than ever.

Experts in Sport: Can supplements boost your immune system?

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Conquering the World鈥檚 Highest Peaks with Help from 含羞草视频 Physiology Service

Nick Hateley has been preparing with 含羞草视频 Performance Support as he attempts to climb the Seven Summits before the end of 2022. Just 300 metres from the summit, past the point of exhaustion and suffering from the early stages of frostbite, Nick Hateley was forced to stop and head back down Mount Everest鈥檚 infamous North Face.

Experts in Sport: How can athletes use this period of lockdown to work towards long term success?

With sport competition across the globe currently on pause, attention has turned to maintaining athlete health and well-being.

Research project to inspire sports coaches from disadvantaged communities

Researchers from 含羞草视频 have joined forces with charity Sporting Communities to help inspire the next generation of coaches from BAMER (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee) backgrounds to be able to secure paid coaching roles.

2019-20 NFS & BUCS Season Update

Over the last few days 含羞草视频 Students Futsal Club has been informed of the FA's decision in regards to the National Futsal Series 2019-20 Season

Coup for 含羞草视频 Swimming as major internationals join ranks

含羞草视频 has announced that Olympic swimmers Andreas Vazaios and Louise Hansson will join its team next season.

How To Use Training Zones To Enhance Endurance Training

If you are an endurance athlete who is serious about improving your performance, setting training zones is hugely important to getting the most out of your training. This article explains the basics behind training zones, provides a number of methods to calculate your training zones, and explains why they are a useful tool for training.

Daley-Mclean to embark on a new challenge as she leaves Lightning

After two fantastic years with Lightning, it is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our England Fly-half Katy Daley-Mclean as she embarks on a new challenge for the 2020/2021 season.

New study aims to improve the sleep quality of athletes with spinal injuries

A research project is looking at the relationship between spinal cord injuries and sleep quality.

Tyrrells Premier 15s 2020/21-2022/23 clubs confirmed

The RFU has confirmed the clubs invited to participate in the Tyrrells Premier 15s division for the 2020/21-2022/23 seasons.

Wheelchair Basketball to become 含羞草视频鈥檚 60th sport

含羞草视频鈥檚 Athletic Union (AU) has revealed its 60th official sport as Wheelchair Basketball.

Tyrrells Premier 15s season declared null and void as RFU confirms final league positions for 2019/20 season

Following the early end of the rugby season in England as a result of COVID-19, The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is today announcing the final league positions for the Greene King IPA Championship, Tyrrells Premier 15s and men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 community game.

The impact of coronavirus on global sport: 含羞草视频 Professor confirmed as key international panel guest

含羞草视频鈥檚 Professor James Skinner will form part of a virtual round table panel discussion looking at the impact of coronavirus on sport across the globe.

FA Statement Regarding 2019-20 Season

It has today been confirmed that the 2019-20 season has come to an end for 含羞草视频 in the United Counties Premier Division.

Joint statement re COVID-19 and sports facility access

Press release on behalf of 含羞草视频 and its sports partners.

RFU STATEMENT: 2019/20 TYRRELLS PREMIER 15S SEASON

Today, in a letter to the rugby clubs in England, Bill Sweeney, RFU CEO, has confirmed the end of the 2019/20 season for all league, cup and county rugby in England with the exception of the Gallagher Premiership, which the RFU is in active discussions with.

Strong performance from 含羞草视频 swimmers in Edinburgh

含羞草视频 swimmers once again turned on the style at the Edinburgh International Meet this weekend.

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.

鈥楢 dream come true鈥� for student as he prepares for his British Formula 3 Championship debut

A 含羞草视频 student has embarked on his journey to compete in this year鈥檚 BRDC British Formula 3 Championship.

The science behind swimming: 含羞草视频 to host expert panel

含羞草视频 academic Dr David Fletcher will form part of a panel of international experts at this unique event looking at the art and science of swimming fast.

含羞草视频 academic speaks at Leaders Women in Sport event

含羞草视频 academic Dr Argyro Elisavet Manoli has shared her views on tackling imposter syndrome at the prestigious Leaders Women in Sport event held in London.

含羞草视频鈥檚 Para-powerlifters take gold at the World Cup

One 含羞草视频 student and two athletes who train on campus secured gold in the 2020 Road to Tokyo Para Powerlifting World Cup.

含羞草视频 hosts the annual UK Winter Long Throws Invitational Meeting

Saturday 7th March saw 含羞草视频 host the annual UK Winter Long Throws Invitational Meeting at the HiPAC on campus.

Lightning Netball secure first victory of 2020

含羞草视频 Lightning recorded a resounding 59 鈥� 53 victory over Strathclyde Sirens in their first home fixture of the 2020 Vitality Netball Superleague on Saturday night.

含羞草视频 Lightning vs Strathclyde Sirens: Round 2 preview

This week 含羞草视频 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.

Strong 含羞草视频 performances in Glasgow and Sheffield

The cancellation of the World Indoor Championships (for which this would have been the trials), alongside the change in location from its usual Birmingham or Sheffield venue, meant that this year鈥檚 British Indoor Championships were an undeniably quieter affair than in previous years. However, it didn鈥檛 deter all athletes and the Championships saw 23 current students, 16 alumni and 16 含羞草视频-based athletes make the flight, train or drive up to the Emirates Arena in Glasgow.

Experts in Sport: Has concussion in sport hit crisis point?

含羞草视频鈥檚 latest 鈥楨xperts in Sport鈥� podcast looks at one sporting issue that is never far from the headlines - that of concussion.

Records tumble as 含羞草视频 dominate BUCS swimming

含羞草视频 swimmers turned on the style at last weekend鈥檚 British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) National Championships, returning home with 30 medals and five broken records 鈥� and the over the overall team title.

Four lightning linked players named in GB 7s training squad

Rhona Lloyd, Helen Nelson, Celia Quansah and Jodie Ounsley have all been named in Scott Forrest鈥檚 GB sevens extended squad and will be competing for a place in the final squad for Tokyo 2020 Olympic games.

Lightning look to get season off to a flyer

含羞草视频 Lightning is in positive mood ahead of their 2020 Vitality Netball Superleague season opener against Team Bath this weekend.

含羞草视频 athletes deliver 25 medals at BUCS Indoor Championships

Day 3 of the BUCS Indoor Athletics Championships was a showcase for 含羞草视频 talent, with a constant flow of medals, PBs and superb performances throughout the Sheffield EIS arena.

含羞草视频 athletes secure eight medals on the first two days of competition at the BUCS Indoor Athletics Championships

It was a very special February 14th for the African Violet team that travelled to the Sheffield EIS Arena, as 含羞草视频 won at least one medal in every medal event on the Friday afternoon.

Inter Varsity Indoor success for 含羞草视频 athletes

The annual Inter Varsity Indoor competition has been dominated by 含羞草视频 athletes.

Alumnus helps to set cyclists on track to victory

含羞草视频 alumnus Sam Pendred has helped in the development of a new track bike for Team GB at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, through his role as an engineer at Hope Technology.

含羞草视频 academic publishes new sporting book

Dr Jamie Barker, Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology at the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences has co-authored a new book titled 鈥楾he Psychology of Soccer鈥�.

Talk Sport Conference 2020 inspires the next generation of sports industry professionals

The third annual Talk Sport Conference was held at 含羞草视频 last week, offering information and advice for those seeking a career in the sports industry.

Heat research from 含羞草视频 featured in global triathlon guide

Academics from 含羞草视频 have helped devise a comprehensive report that will benefit triathletes and paratriathletes in their preparation to compete under hot and humid conditions 鈥� like those predicted at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

British motorcycle racers testing with 含羞草视频 Performance ahead of 2020 Championship

Jake Dixon, Tarran Mackenzie, and Taylor Mackenzie were the latest motorcycle racers making the most of 含羞草视频鈥檚 state-of-the-art facilities, spending two days testing at the University鈥檚 Performance Centre.

含羞草视频 duo reign supreme at English National Badminton Championships

含羞草视频 pair Max Flynn and Fee Teng Liew produced a stunning performance to take the Mixed Doubles title at the English National Badminton Championships.

Alumnus called up as Head Rugby Coach for Sweden

Alumnus Alex Laybourne has been named the new Men鈥檚 Head Coach for Sweden鈥檚 15s team.

含羞草视频 Paralympic hopefuls recognised in 2020 Paralympic World Class Programme

British Athletics has announced that several 含羞草视频-based athletes have been offered membership to the Paralympic World Class Programme (WCP) in 2020.

Experts in Sport podcast: Faster, Stronger, Fitter鈥� what exactly is strength?

The latest episode of the 鈥楨xperts in Sport鈥� podcast is all about strength. What is it? How do you build it? What methods are best for your fitness goals?

Records and PBs tumble for 含羞草视频 athletes during fruitful weekend

含羞草视频 athletes enjoyed a successful weekend as records and PBs fell across various disciplines.

含羞草视频 athletes shine at BUCS Cross Country

The BUCS Cross Country Championships, held at Holyrood Park in Edinburgh on Saturday 1st February, saw close to 2,000 runners participating and 含羞草视频 impacting powerfully on proceedings - with team victories in three of the four races and a third team place in the other.

含羞草视频 swimmers enjoy globetrotting January

Swimmers from the 含羞草视频 Performance Squad and British Swimming have undergone an extensive period of travel last month, taking part in training camps and competitions across the world.

含羞草视频 Lightning secure their place in the next three-year league structure of the Tyrrells Premier 15s following a league-wide audit.

含羞草视频 Lightning have secured their place in the next three-year league structure of the Tyrrells Premier 15s following a league-wide audit.

Scottish record smashed by 含羞草视频 sprinter

含羞草视频 scholar Alisha Rees set a new Scottish Indoor 60m record as she took the Scottish National indoor title in Glasgow.

Gold for Kimberley Murray in the Women鈥檚 Skeleton

含羞草视频 alumna Kimberley Murray has secured Gold following an impressive performance in the Inter-Continental Cup skeleton race at Lake Placid, USA.

Women鈥檚 Football consultation held on campus

Staff and external stakeholders have gathered at 含羞草视频 Stadium in a bid to shape the Women鈥檚 Football strategy at the University.

Jess Judd and Joshua Lay triumph in Area Cross Country Championships

含羞草视频 student runners competed with considerable success in the Area Cross Country championships over the weekend.

Strong Lightning presence in England and Scotland鈥檚 Six Nations squads

12 含羞草视频 Lightning players have been called up to represent their country at this year鈥檚 Women鈥檚 Six Nations.

含羞草视频 students picked to represent England at international athletics meet

含羞草视频 students and alumni will form a strong presence in the England squad at the Vienna Indoor International Meeting in February.

含羞草视频 continues to lead the way in cricket helmet safety

Researchers from 含羞草视频鈥檚 Sports Technology Institute continue to play a leading role in ensuring the safety of cricketers whilst batting.

含羞草视频 trio selected for ICC Women's T20 World Cup

含羞草视频 Cricket is proud to celebrate that three former Lightning players - Georgia Elwiss, Amy Jones and Sarah Glenn - have been named in the England ICC Women鈥檚 T20 World Cup Squad.

Yamaha鈥檚 new WorldSBK recruits prepare for next season with 含羞草视频 Performance

Federico Caricasulo and Garrett Gerloff have been making the most of 含羞草视频鈥檚 Performance Centre in preparation for their debut seasons with Yamaha鈥檚 GRT WorldSBK Junior team.

Lightning looking to secure first win of 2020

含羞草视频 Lightning will look to secure their first Tyrrell鈥檚 Premier 15s win of 2020 this weekend as they head to Liverpool to face Firwood Waterloo.

County Cup Fixture Postponed

Tonight's scheduled fixture vs Coalville Town in the Leicestershire Challenge Cup has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

Ruddock and Lane-Wright called up to British Cycling squad

含羞草视频 alumni Sam Ruddock and Crystal Lane-Wright have both been named as part of the 23-strong British Cycling squad which will contest the UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships in Milton, Canada.

Lightning narrowly lose out at Allianz park

It was a nail biting finish at Allianz park as only three points separated both teams with two minutes to go. However, it was not to be Lightning鈥檚 day as reigning champions Saracens clinched the win 39-31 in the dying minutes of the game.

Lightning鈥檚 Cholhok signs on the dotted line

含羞草视频 Lightning is pleased to confirm that Ugandan goalshooter Mary Cholhok will return to the fold for the 2020 season.

Lightning looking to start the year with a bang

含羞草视频 Lightning are looking to build on their impressive form at the end of 2019 as they travel to Saracens for the first game of the new calendar year on Saturday.

Experts in Sport: Does sponsorship in sport have an unhealthy relationship with junk food?

January is a time many people revaluate their diets and put away those sugary snacks after over-indulging during the festive period.

含羞草视频鈥檚 Peaty named 2019 European Swimmer of the Year

Adam Peaty has been named LEN (Ligue Europ茅enne de Natation) European men's swimmer of the year 2019 鈥� for the third time in four years.

Scholars Start 2020 with Victory

With the boxing day clash versus Shepshed Dynamo postponed the Scholars had nearly a 2 week gap after their defeat to Quorn in the league. With defeat in the last game of 2019 the students were keen to start 2020 well, especially against the side that caused them their first defeat of the season, when Peterborough Northern Star ran out 3-2 victors in the reverse fixture.

First findings revealed from Twinning Project initiative

Academics from 含羞草视频 have devised six pillars of success for partners involved in the nationwide Twinning Project 鈥� an initiative developed to help UK prisoners develop new skills.

含羞草视频 sporting stars named in New Year Honours List

A trio of 含羞草视频 sporting stars have been named in the Queen鈥檚 New Year Honours List.