º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning Netball news
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Lightning reveal stellar squad ahead of 2025 Netball Super League season
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning has revealed its full squad ahead of the 2025 Netball Super League (NSL) campaign.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning NPL team triumph 2024 summer tournament
The º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning Netball team has had a phenomenal season, showcasing their dominance and skill across multiple age groups in the National Performance League (NPL).
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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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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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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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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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Lightning confirmed for relaunched Netball Super League
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning are among eight successful teams set to propel the League forward from next season following the completion of a tender process
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Back to winning ways at home, Lightning beat Strathclyde Sirens
With a change to the team for the game, seeing training partner Georgie Brock-Taylor replace Nat Panagarry, Hannah Joseph found herself wearing the title of captain for Lightning. Lightning’s line up also saw a last-minute change with Alice Harvey resuming her usual position as goalkeeper rather than Annabel Roddy.
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Round thirteen of the Netball Super League sees º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning take a confident win against home side Team Bath.
This week’s away game at the Team Bath Arena saw Lightning skilfully take the win against a strong home side, allowing them to return to winning ways after last week’s agonising loss against fellow top-of-the-league team, Manchester Thunder.
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Lightning remain victorious against strong Leeds Rhinos side
This week it was another win for º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning during their away game at the First Direct Arena against home side Leeds Rhinos. With 3,700 attendees watching the game, the round eleven action did not disappoint.
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Round 10 showdown sees Lightning take the victory over Saracens Mavericks
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning defended their current streak of home wins against Saracens Mavericks, with a radiant shooting display from Mary Cholhok.
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Lightning take the win over a battling Severn Stars
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning’s trip to Worcester saw a highly contested game against Severn Stars. With both teams holding second and third place on the league table respectively, the game was not one to be missed.
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A ruthless Lightning team performance dominates Sirens in Glasgow.
An away trip to Strathclyde Sirens allowed Head Coach, Vic Burgess to give her Lightning players valuable minutes. She made two changes to the starting seven, with Bella Baylis and Ella Clark replacing Nat Panagarry and Rhea Dixon. Hannah Joseph was provided the captaincy and led the team out in Glasgow.
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A highly contested, top of the table clash sees Lightning take another win
This week’s round six, highly anticipated match between Lightning and Thunder certainly did not disappoint, with both teams performing to the highest levels. Each team has now become a familiar favourite within the league, meaning that their contest showcased two strong, structured teams taking to court, yet in the end it was Lightning that came out on top.
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Lightning secure victory over Leeds Rhinos in Round Five of the NSL
Lightning welcomed Leeds Rhinos onto campus as they looked to build on their strong start to the Netball Super League season. Vic Burgess once again went with an unchanged starting seven in front of a home, sell-out crowd at Sir David Wallace.
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Lightning return to winning ways against Mavericks
Following last week's narrow defeat to London Pulse, Lightning faced a trip down to Hertfordshire Sports Village to face league opponents Saracens Mavericks in attempt to get back to winning ways.
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Computacenter extends partnership with º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport is thrilled to announce its long-standing partnership with Computacenter has been extended for another year.
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Lighting face narrow defeat to Pulse in a highly contested rematch of last year’s Grand Final
Lightning were on the road for the first time this season for their highly anticipated fixture against Pulse. With a record attendance at the Copper Box Arena, the game delivered the same amount of drama and intensity as last year's Netball Super League Grand Final.
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Lightning bank another impressive win against Team Bath in round two
On Saturday, Lightning welcomed Team Bath to campus for their first fixture of the season held at Sir David Wallace. Fans arrived in their numbers to support the team in their challenge to retain the Super League title.
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Lightning soar ahead of Storm at Netball Super League season opener
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning took the win at their first game of the 2024 Netball Super League season this weekend against rivals Surrey Storm, with an impressive final score of 63-50, paving the way for what is set to be an exhilarating season of netball.
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Lightning Netball and Long Tall Sally extend working relationship
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has announced that specialist tall clothing retailer Long Tall Sally will continue as Lightning Netball’s headline sponsor for the upcoming 2024 Super League season.
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Lightning reveal star-studded squad ahead of new campaign
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning has officially announced its squad ahead of the upcoming 2024 Netball Super League (NSL) season.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning claim their second Netball Super League title over London Pulse at the Copper Box Arena
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning won a second Netball Super League title with a 57-48 win over London Pulse at a sold-out Copper Box Arena.
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Superb Lightning win historic Super League title
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning won an incredible second Super League title after coming from behind to beat London Pulse 57-48 at the Copper Box Arena.
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Lightning strike and take an emphatic win over the reigning champions Manchester Thunder in front of an electric home crowd
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning make this year’s Netball Super League Grand Final following an impressive home display against last year’s champions Manchester Thunder, beating them 65-59.
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A late Lightning comeback wasn’t enough to silence league leaders Pulse
London Pulse celebrate a 61-58 victory over Lightning at the Copper Box Arena in both team’s penultimate league game of the season.
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Lightning take their second win of the 2023 season over Surrey Storm
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning triumphed over Surrey Storm for a second time in the 2023 Netball Super League season. Round 18 saw both teams work tirelessly on court in a match that proved to be very contesting. This away win for Lightning results in Surrey Storm’s venue not being used as part of the semi-finals.
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Lightning’s Williams named in England Netball’s World Cup squad
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning’s Fran Williams has been selected in the Vitality Roses squad for the upcoming Netball World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa.
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Lightning show their Pride once again with a win over Saracens Mavericks
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning achieved a successful weekend with another win against Saracens Mavericks as the Netball Super League continues to celebrate Pride. Round 15 saw the two sides came head-to-head on the bank holiday with Lightning walking away with a second win after beating Manchester Thunder only two days before. The events of the two Pride rounds meant that Nat Panagarry’s Lightning side now sit in the second position of the league table with only two losses.
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Lightning silence Thunder in an emphatic win at Sir David Wallace
After a hugely competitive match, Lightning secured the win over Manchester Thunder 65-57 and gained another three points in the league. Both teams remain in the top four of the table and look to learn and recover before their next game.
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Alumna Jo Harten announces retirement from international netball
Vitality Rose Jo Harten has announced her retirement from international netball with immediate effect.
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Lightning secure the win against a fierce Sirens side
The clash between Lightning and Sirens ended 61-45 with full-court action for the entire game and saw Lightning end the game with their ninth win whilst retaining their fourth-place spot in the table. Sirens remain seventh in the league after having failed to seal a win against Lightning, which would have been their first.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning achieve away win over Celtic Dragons
The twelfth round of the Netball Super League saw º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning defeat Celtic Dragons at House of Sport, Cardiff. With a final score of 48 - 65.
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Lightning make a comeback with victory over Severn Stars in round 10
Lightning travelled to the University of Worcester Arena and put out a strong away performance against Severn Stars, defeating them 41-61.
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A fiercely competitive game with Pulse ends in defeat for Lightning
A fiercely contested battle between two title contenders ended in narrow 49 - 55 defeat for Lightning as Pulse take home the points during Monday Night Netball.
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Lightning storm to another win over top of the league Surrey Storm
Lightning victorious over title contender Surrey Storm with a stellar performance, winning 62-49 at the Sir David Wallace Arena.
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Lightning back to winning ways after facing a strong Rhinos team
Lightning make a third quarter comeback to defeat Leeds Rhinos 63-49 on Mother's Day at the Sir David Wallace Arena.
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Lightning’s 2023 Netball Super League unbeaten run comes to an end with defeat to Manchester Thunder
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning saw their unbeaten Netball Super League run come to an end with a 62-55 defeat against Manchester Thunder at Belle Vue Arena during Friday Night Netball.
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Another home win for Lightning against a strong Mavericks side
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning’s second home game of the 2023 Netball Superleague Season brought them up against Saracens Mavericks available to watch live on Sky Sports. The fixture sets to be an enticing one with Lightning unbeaten in the season so far and Mavericks having a mixed start to the season with one win and one loss.
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Lightning continue their unbeaten start to the Netball Super League season with an away win over Strathclyde Sirens
On Monday, Lightning travelled north to face Strathclyde Sirens in their second away game of the 2023 Netball Super League season. Lightning put out an impressive performance, earning a hard-fought victory over Sirens who brought a lot of intensity and tempo to the game.
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Lightning strike again in round 2 with victory over Celtic Dragons
The second round of the 2023 Netball Super League Season saw Lightning come up against the Celtic Dragons. The fixture welcomed all fans back to the Sir David Wallace Sports Hall for the season's first home game and marked the 150th Lightning appearance for Hannah Joseph.
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Lightning achieve their first victory of the 2023 NSL season over Team Bath
The first round of 2023 Netball Superleague Season saw º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning celebrate a 52-86 victory over Team Bath at the season opening event held in Nottingham. An event which saw all ten NSL teams come together for the first time in a single day.
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Lightning Netball confirm leadership team for 2023 Netball Super League campaign
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning is delighted to confirm Nat Panagarry will remain captain for the new 2023 Super League season with Hannah Joseph named as vice-captain.
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Long Tall Sally named Lightning Netball headline sponsor
Specialist tall clothing retailer Long Tall Sally has been confirmed as º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning Netball’s headline sponsor for the 2023 Netball Super League season.
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Lightning complete pre-season with victory over Strathclyde Sirens
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning celebrated a 65-58 victory over visiting side Strathclyde Sirens in their final pre-season clash on Sunday ahead of the 2023 season.
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To our Netball family at Wasps
The Lightning family were deeply saddened to hear that Wasps Netball will no longer compete in the Netball Superleague.
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Lightning Netball confirm two training partner additions to 2023 squad
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning Netball are pleased to reveal that Lightning stalwart Lauren Nicholls and rising academy talent Alex Johnson will join the squad for 2023 as additional training partners.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport extends partnership with Computacenter
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport are delighted to confirm that its long-standing partnership with Computacenter has been extended.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ students named as training partners to complete Lightning’s 2023 squad
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning Netball has revealed that º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ students Clara Miles, Bella Baylis, and Molly Hole will complete Lightning’s 2023 Netball Super League squad as training partners.
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Lightning complete 2023 line-up with star studded shooting quartet
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning’s 2023 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) squad is now complete with the announcement of returners Mary Cholhok, Emma Thacker, Suzie Liverseidge, and new recruit Rhea Dixon.
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Lightning confirm defensive signings for new season
Lightning Netball has further bolstered their 2023 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) squad today with confirmation that Alice Harvey, Fran Williams, Jas Odeogberin and Zan Vimbela will all return to make up the team’s defensive unit.
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Lightning midcourt quartet return for new campaign
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning have kick-started their 2023 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) signing window today, with confirmation that 2022 midcourt quartet Nat Panagarry, Hannah Joseph, Beth Cobden and Hannah Williams will all return to the purple dress next season.
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Lightning players selected for Vitality Roses
Six º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning players have been selected in the latest Vitality Roses squad, including a first senior international call-up for Alice Harvey.
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Lightning’s Beth Cobden named in Team England’s Netball Commonwealth Games squad
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning’s Beth Cobden has been selected as part of Team England’s netball squad to take part in the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games this summer.
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Lightning boss Burgess proud despite narrow defeat
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning head coach Vic Burgess remains proud of her squad despite Sunday’s narrow defeat in the Vitality Netball Superleague Grand Final.
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Lightning Netball edged out by league leaders in round 20
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning Netball succumbed to a disappointing 63-71 defeat over Manchester Thunder in a top of the table clash on Monday night.
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Lightning Netball secure home semi-final with win over Team Bath
Heading into Round 17, Lightning faced Team Bath, who occupied 4th place in the Superleague table. Despite Mary Cholhok still sidelined with injury, the home crowd were in full force to cheer on Vic Burgess’ team.
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Lightning stars selected for Vitality Roses 2022-23 Programme
Six º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning players have been included in the latest 24-strong England Netball programme.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning Netball edge closer to play-offs with victory over Rhinos
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning secured another victory on the road on Friday night with a convincing 71 – 56 win over northeast side Leeds Rhinos.
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Lightning grind out win in opening game of Easter weekend bonanza
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning fought hard to secure a 57 – 54 victory over Surrey Storm in the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) on Saturday afternoon after an intense battle on court.
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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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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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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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Lightning Netball stomp out Storm with confident victory on the road
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning secured a sensational 72 - 56 win over Surrey Storm on Monday night in round four of the Vitality Netball Superleague.
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Lightning Netball strike twice in triumphant return home
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning returned home for the first time since 2020 on Saturday night, securing a resounding 65 - 37 victory over visitors Celtic Dragons in round three of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL).
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Lightning kick start 2022 campaign with victory over London Pulse
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning Netball secured a resounding 61-50 win over London Pulse on Saturday in the opening round of the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL).
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Sara Francis-Bayman to take leave of absence from Lightning Netball
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning Netball’s Sara Francis-Bayman will temporarily step down as Lightning Head Coach and Director of Netball as she embarks on an 18-month leave of absence, it was revealed today.
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Panagarry to lead the charge at upcoming Fast 5 tournament
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning and Vitality Roses mid-courter Nat Panagarry will step into the role of Head Coach this weekend at the British Fast-5 All Stars competition.
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England defender Williams completes Lightning move
Vitality Rose defender Fran Williams has joined º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning for 2022 VNSL (Vitality Netball Superleague) campaign.
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England U21s stars confirmed as Lightning Netball’s penultimate signings
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning Netball have revealed their penultimate signings for the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague with England U21s stars Ella Bowen and Emma Thacker joining the side.
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Pathway prospects bolster Lightning squad
Rising stars Clara Miles and Georgie Brock-Taylor have become the latest signings in º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning’s 2022 line up as they near the end of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) signing window.
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South Africa International Vimbela set to join Lightning Netball
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning have revealed their first new signing ahead of the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) with South African Zanele Vimbela joining the ranks.
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Lightning’s leading scorer returns to the fold for 2022
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning have strengthened their roster with confirmation and the welcome return of the Vitality Netball Superleague’s (VNSL) leading goal scorer, Mary Cholhok.
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England U21s stars bolster Lightning Netball’s 2022 side
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning has revealed yet more of its line-up for the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) with champions Hannah Williams and Suzie Liverseidge returning to the side.
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Young defensive duo Haynes and Harvey commit to Lightning Netball for 2022
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning Netball have today bolstered their 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) squad with the welcome return of Alice Harvey and Jess Haynes.
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Lightning Netball's fantastic four return for more
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning kick started the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) signing window today with confirmation that four Vitality Roses will return to the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ based side for the 2022 season.
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British Fast5 Netball All-Stars Championship set to return for 2021
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning are excited to reveal that the highly anticipated British Fast5 Netball All-Stars Championship will return in October 2021 with º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning looking to defend their 2019 title.
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Lightning’s Sara Francis-Bayman joins Scottish Thistles as Assistant Coach
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning netball Head Coach Sara Francis-Bayman will join Scottish Thistles’ coaching team as it steps up its preparation for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning crowned 2021 VNSL champions
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning made history on Sunday night claiming their first ever Vitality Netball Superleague title with a triumphant 49 - 32 victory over Team Bath.
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Lightning advance to Grand Final after semi-final victory over Rhinos
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning confirmed their place in the Vitality Netball Superleague Grand Final on Saturday night after an astounding 58 - 38 victory over Leeds Rhinos.
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“I am really looking forward to starting a new chapter in my life†– Lightning’s Sam May to retire.
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning have revealed that Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) stalwart Sam May will retire from professional netball at the end of the 2021 season.
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Lightning top the table with sensational victory over Team Bath
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning closed out the Vitality Netball Superleague season in style on Monday night with an emphatic 54-35 win over Team Bath, cementing their place at the top of the table heading into finals weekend.
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Lightning deafened by Thunder as winning streak comes to an end
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning ended their 9-match winning run with a disappointing 46- 60 defeat to Manchester Thunder on Monday night.
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Lightning do the double in bank holiday bonanza
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning added another six points to their tally over the weekend, with back-to-back victories over Celtic Dragons and Leeds Rhinos, in rounds 17 and 18 of the Vitality Netball Superleague.
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Lightning call up Haynes after injury strikes side
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning have today announced that Jess Haynes will join the side as a permanent replacement player for the remainder of the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague season.
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Fans to return in venue for remaining Vitality Netball Superleague games
England Netball is preparing for the return of spectators to the Copper Box Arena in London for the remaining games of the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) season.
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Lightning secure top four spot with victory over London Pulse
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning sealed the deal on Monday night, securing their spot in the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague semi-finals with a ferocious 42 - 35 victory over London Pulse.
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Lightning cohort selected for Vitality Roses
England Netball has revealed the names of the athletes selected for the Vitality Roses programme ahead of the 2021-22 international season – with four Lightning players included in the squad.
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Lightning strikes twice as Surrey Storm brushed aside
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning claimed another sensational 53 – 28 win on Monday night, after a dominant performance against Surrey Storm in round 15 of the Vitality Netball Superleague.
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Lightning claim 12th win on the bounce with victory over Severn Stars
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning recorded their twelfth win in a row on Sunday afternoon, with a gruelling battle against Severn Stars resulting in a 50-41 victory.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport’s Murphy joins England Netball’s coaching team
England Netball has today welcomed º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport’s Olivia Murphy to its Vitality Roses backroom team as its new Technical Coach.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport to participate in social media boycott to stamp out online abuse
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning have confirmed today that they will stand with the wider sporting community by taking part in a social media boycott from 15:00 on Friday 30 April to 23:59 on Monday 3 May.
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Lightning claim biggest win in the league so far with whitewash over Celtic Dragons
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning did the double on Saturday night, claiming their second win in as many days with an astounding 76 – 23 victory over Celtic Dragons in round eleven of the Vitality Netball Superleague.
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Lightning get back to winning ways with impressive 26 goal victory
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning added another three points to the table on Friday night, with an outstanding 61 – 35 victory over Strathclyde Sirens in round ten of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL).
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning fall short in Easter Sunday clash
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning were back in action for the opening match of Easter Sunday, facing reigning champions Manchester Thunder in round nine of the Vitality Netball Superleague.
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Gutsy º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning side grind out sixth win on the bounce
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning returned to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ on a high on Sunday night, after securing back-to-back wins in round five and six of the Vitality Netball Superleague.
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Lightning claim five wins on the bounce with victory over Surrey Storm
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning added another win to their board on Saturday afternoon, with a sensational 56 - 37 win over Surrey Storm in round five of the Vitality Netball Superleague, further cementing their position at the top of the table.
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Lauren Nicholls: “Gone are the days where netball stops when you become a mumâ€
Competing at the top level of your sport can bring many challenges, but for one º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning player, those challenges come in the form of two tiny hands and feet. Learn about Lauren Nicholls journey back to netball as a new mother as she #Choosetochallenge on International Women's Day.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning do the double with resounding round four result
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning return to º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ on a high this week, after a duo of incredible performances leaves the side sitting pretty at the top of the Vitality Netball Superleague table.
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Lightning prove too much for Saracens Mavericks as they claim back to back victories
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning secured their second win of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) on Sunday night with an impressive 60-35 victory over visitors Saracens Mavericks.
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Sara Bayman: “Whether it’s on court or off court, we have to keep improvingâ€
2021 sees Sara Bayman embarking on her third season as Director of Netball of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning. The former Vitality Rose steered Lightning to the 2019 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) semi-finals before her second year in charge was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Reflecting on her journey, it was another former England international who had Bayman considering the transition into a coaching role.
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Lightning claim first victory of 2021 after a close ‘Battle of the Midlands’ clash
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning claimed their first win of the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague on Monday night with a nail-biting 44 – 43 victory over Midlands rivals, Wasps Netball.
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Nat Panagarry: “There is not one team you can write offâ€
Captain Nat Panagarry has backed º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning to mount a title challenge in what the England international believes will be the most competitive Vitality Netball Superleague season to date.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning ready to Rise As One
The Vitality Netball Superleague is back on court. The start of the 2021 season is finally upon us. The road to get here hasn’t been an easy one, but collectively we are stronger and more resilient than ever before.
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All Vitality Netball Superleague 2021 games to be televised or streamed live for the first time
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning fans will be able to witness every second of the 2021 campaign from the comfort of their home after the national governing body for netball in England announced a significant new multi-year broadcast deal with Sky Sports UK.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport extends partnership with Computacenter
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport has extended its partnership with Computacenter for the 2020/2021 academic year.
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Lightning legend returns for season nine to complete 2021 line-up
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning has completed its 2021 roster with the announcement that Hannah Joseph will rejoin the side.
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Hometown hero Nicholls named as Lightning’s penultimate signing
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning can reveal that fan favourite Lauren Nicholls will return to the side in 2020 for her ninth successive season.
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Lightning’s Captain fantastic is back for more in 2021
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning is delighted to confirm the return of captain and England Roses star, Nat Panagarry, for the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL).
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Young international prospect returns for more after debut season with Lightning
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning are excited to confirm the return of º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student and England U19 mid-courter, Suzie Liverseidge, to the side for the upcoming Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) season.
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England U21 powerhouse set to return to Lightning for season two
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning are pleased to announce that 19-year-old º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ student Jas Odeogberin will return to the fold for the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) – making it a perfect ten in their line-up so far.
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The heights of Harvey get set to return to Lightning
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning have today revealed their ninth player on the 2021 roster with 19-year-old goalkeeper Alice Harvey returning to the side.
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Lightning secure England U21 talent Williams for 2021 season
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning are pleased to have secured the talents of England U21 mid-courter Hannah Williams for the upcoming 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) season.
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Lightning in seventh heaven as Cholhok returns for 2021
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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.
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Sweet number six for Lightning as experienced Clark is back in town
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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.
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Parize checks in as Lightning announce signing number five
In a busy week of signings, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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).
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Lightning bolster squad with young gun Gabriel
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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.
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Roddy signs on the line for Lightning return
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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.
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Two-time title winner Sam May returns for a second season with Lightning
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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.
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Commonwealth champion Cobden returns to Lightning for 2021
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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.
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Roundtable: º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ sport performance analysts share their thoughts
*this roundtable event took place prior to social distance measures*
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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.
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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.
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Lightning Netball secure first victory of 2020
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning recorded a resounding 59 – 53 victory over Strathclyde Sirens in their first home fixture of the 2020 Vitality Netball Superleague on Saturday night.
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º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning vs Strathclyde Sirens: Round 2 preview
This week º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ 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.
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Lightning look to get season off to a flyer
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning is in positive mood ahead of their 2020 Vitality Netball Superleague season opener against Team Bath this weekend.
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Lightning’s Cholhok signs on the dotted line
º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lightning is pleased to confirm that Ugandan goalshooter Mary Cholhok will return to the fold for the 2020 season.