August 2020 news
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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.
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Captain Bryce confident ahead of second Diamonds clash
Lightning captain Kathryn Bryce is confident going into Saturday’s clash against the Northern Diamonds who currently sit in top spot of the North group after edging their way past Lightning on Monday.
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Kathryn Bryce looks ahead at 2020 season
Scotland’s Kathryn Bryce will aim to continue her 2019 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning KSL form within this new-look Lightning regional side.
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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.
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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.
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Lightning fail to strike in Rachel Heyhoe Flint Trophy opener
Lightning cricket’s opening game of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint trophy ended in rain affected disappointment as Lightning fall short of a reduced total, despite Sarah Bryce’s maiden Lightning half century.
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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’s opening game in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning land Canada International
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning are thrilled to announce that Canada back-row Courtney Holtkamp will be joining the squad ahead of the 2020/21 season.
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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’s postponed Paralympics Games, this week’s ‘Experts in Sport’ podcast takes a timely look at what it takes to create an optimum performance environment for ParalympicsGB at the Games.
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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’s Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy.
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Gerard Mullen leaves head coach post
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students RFC can confirm that Men’s Head Coach Gerard Mullen will be stepping down from his position, as he embarks on a new venture.
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Lightning Cricket fixtures released for 2020
The fixture list for the 2020 Lightning Cricket campaign has now been released.
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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.
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Major signing Winterburn rejoins Riders and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ
Leicester Riders and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have secured the key signing of Great Britain guard Holly Winterburn.
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Taylor appointed as new Head Coach for Lightning Cricket
Former Scotland and Leicestershire batsman Rob Taylor has been appointed as Lightning Cricket Head Coach.