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