March 2022 news
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Lightning set for Franklin’s Gardens return
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning Rugby will return to cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens for their upcoming Allianz Premier 15s match versus Harlequins Women.
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Lightning Netball’s unbeaten run comes to an end with defeat to Thunder
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ researchers to collaborate with the Gaelic Players Association
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has teamed up with The Gaelic Players Association (GPA) – the official representative body for Gaelic football, hurling and camogie county players – to explore the role thinking styles and identity can have on inter-county players’ well-being over a competitive season.
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Lightning rugby stars gear up for Women’s Six Nations
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning will have thirteen players representing their country on the international stage as the Tiktok Women's Six Nations gets underway on Saturday 26 March.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ hockey players receive World Cup call-up
Five º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ hockey players have been selected to represent their country at the upcoming FIH Women’s Junior World Cup in South Africa.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ review highlights opportunities created by disability-inclusive sport
A study examining the Flyerz hockey programme has revealed how taking an actively inclusive approach to sport can result in widespread benefit for players and their communities.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ awarded £1 million research grant
A research team from º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has been awarded a £1 million grant to deliver the second phase of the 2020 CRACK IT Challenges.
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Brock-Taylor ruled out of Lightning’s 2022 season
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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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Professor Skinner to speak at key international event
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ London’s Professor James Skinner has been invited to speak at the Inaugural Sports Diplomacy Dialogue in Australia.
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A tribute to Eric Robertson
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eric Robertson who studied International Business and graduated in 2018.
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Experts in Sport: former chairman of IMG Media reveals his career secrets
In the latest º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Experts in Sport podcast, Michel Masquelier explains his career path from intern to chairman of IMG Media – the world's largest independent producer and distributor of sports programming.
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Borthwick and O'Donnell to join fellow º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ athletes in Belgrade
Tokyo Olympians Emily Borthwick and Chris O’Donnell will be joining the eight º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ athletes competing for their respective countries at the World Indoor Athletics Championships taking place on the 18th – 20th March in Belgrade, Serbia.
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Sawiuk appointed as º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s new Director of Football
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has appointed Rebecca Sawiuk as its new Director of Football.
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Success for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ cyclists at the National Track Championships
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ cyclists enjoyed a successful National Track Championships that included brilliant title wins for both Joe Truman and Morgan Newberry.
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Scarratt recalled by England after injury lay off
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning’s Emily Scarratt has been included in England’s 40-player training squad for the 2022 TikTok Women’s Six Nations.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning Netball to raise money for PRIDE
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning Netball will host a charity match on Sunday 13th March to raise vital funds for local LGBT+ charity, Leicester LGBT Centre.
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Lightning Netball continue dominant form with victory over Saracens Mavericks
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ to host inaugural Black in Sport Summit
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is thrilled to announce that it will host the inaugural Black in Sport Summit (BISS) – with the aim of inspiring students from all backgrounds to strive for excellence.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ athletes Belgrade bound
A total of eight current and former º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ students have been selected to compete for their respective countries at the World Indoor Championships taking place in Belgrade, Serbia, on the 18th – 20th March.
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Experts in Sport: Alumnus and former Financial Controller at City Football Group tells his story
The latest Experts in Sport podcast sees º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ alumnus Neill Wood explain how he became Financial Controller at City Football Group (CFG).
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ success at UK Winter Long Throws Championships
This weekend saw the inaugural UK Winter Long Throws Championships take place, the sister event of the UK Indoor Championships.