June 2024 news
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning can confirm the following updates to the playing squad.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ launches dedicated website for Paris
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’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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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students announce squad updates
Looking ahead to the 2024/25 season, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students can confirm the following updates to the playing squad.
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Searle secures Wimbledon wildcard entry
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning to work alongside Buckingham RUFC
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning have entered into a formal agreement with Buckingham RUFC heading into the 2024/25 season.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport and Bottle Up enter new partnership
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ have partnered with sustainable bottle producers, Bottle Up.Â
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students FC announce pre-season fixtures ahead of 2024/2025 season
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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 º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ athletes deliver in Rome
Athletes linked to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ produced some incredible performances at the European Athletics Championships 2024 in Rome.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning pre-season fixture announcement
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ athletes return to UK with clutch of medals
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ-linked athletes returned home from the World Para Athletics Championship with a huge medal haul after several impressive performances.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport and Active Iron enter new partnership
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport has partnered with innovative iron supplement experts, Active Iron.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Futsal win the 2023-2024 BUCS Championship after a stellar season
The 2023-2024 season has been remarkable for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Futsal team in the University BUCS competition.