2025 news
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Lightning close out 2025 with a hard-earned point
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Lightning ended their 2025 calendar year with a competitive and energetic 0-0 draw away at West Brom, a match that delivered plenty of intent, physical battles, and attacking endeavour despite the absence of goals.
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Lightning battle to earn a point in goalless draw against Middlesbrough
Lightning and Middlesbroughplayed out a competitive 0-0 draw on Sunday afternoon at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Stadium.
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Para and Disability Sport Takeover Week returns for 2025
During the first week of November, our Para and Disability Sport Takeover Week will be kicking off for the 5th year running!
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ to compete in the National Badminton League
Â鶹ÊÓƵ has confirmed it will enter a team into the National Badminton League (NBL) when the competition returns in 2026.
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Hockey stars help fire Wales to international success this summer
Six current and former Â鶹ÊÓƵ hockey players have enjoyed a golden summer on the international stage, playing key roles in a series of landmark results for Wales across both the men's and women's teams.
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Jan Meiwald has been appointed as Â鶹ÊÓƵ Students Futsal Head Coach
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Students and the International Futsal Academy are proud to announce that Jan Meiwald has been appointed as Head Coach, beginning his new role on August 27th.
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Steggles signs for Â鶹ÊÓƵ Lightning
We are delighted to announce the signing of Charlotte Steggles, a versatile defender with a wealth of Tier 3 experience.
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Lightning announce triple signing ahead of 2025/2026 season
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Lightning have bolstered their squad with the triple signing of Doris Greenwood, Becky Hogg, and Lucy Cooper as they prepare for the 2025/26 campaign in Tier 3.
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Lightning begin 2025/26 campaign in Tier 3
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Lightning will kick off their 2025/26 season in Tier 3 on Sunday 17 August, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the team.
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Celebrating 20 years of transforming lives through sport
A pioneering collaboration of seven UK universities, including Â鶹ÊÓƵ, has marked 20 years of impactful partnership with Zambian NGO Sport in Action.
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Lightning Rugby returns to campus for PWR Cup campaign
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Lightning will kick off their 2025/26 season on home turf next month, with tickets for their opening PWR Cup fixture now on sale now.
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Lightning welcome new Assistant Coach ahead of Tier 3 campaign
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Lightning FC are thrilled to confirm the appointment of Katie Sorenson as the club’s new Assistant Coach, joining the team ahead of their much-anticipated return to the FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division (Tier 3).
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Lightning FC Begin Pre-Season Ahead of FAWNL Northern Premier Campaign
Pre-season preparations are officially underway for Â鶹ÊÓƵ Lightning, who are gearing up for their campaign in the FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division, the third tier of English women’s football.
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ tennis stars set for Wimbledon
As Wimbledon gets ready to open its doors for another fortnight of top-class tennis, this year’s draw will feature a standout group of athletes from Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Lightning announce departure of Assistant Manager Richardson
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Lightning Football Club announces that Assistant Manager Sarah Richardson will leave her position to pursue another opportunity.
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Lightning Football player selected for Team GB Police squad
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Lightning striker and serving police officer Jade Arber has earned a place in the Team GB Police football squad for the 2025 European Police Championships, set to take place this summer in Lohne, Germany.
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Exercise your voice! Have your say in the Active Lifestyles Survey
The Active Lifestyles Survey is back for 2025!
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Lightning secure unbeaten promotion to Tier 3
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Lightning FC have completed a remarkable 2024-25 season by securing a historic promotion to Tier 3. The team dominated the FA Women’s National League (FAWNL) Division 1 Midlands, clinching the title in impressive style.
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England retain Six Nations title after thriller versus France
England secured a fourth consecutive Women's Six Nations Grand Slam and a seventh straight title following Saturday’s thrilling 43-42 victory over France.
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Lightning Football eye up another chance for silverware
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Lightning FC are gearing up to cap off a sensational season with the chance to lift silverware in the Leicestershire & Rutland County Cup Final.
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Can Â鶹ÊÓƵ Lightning Football go unbeaten?
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Lightning have clinched the FA Women's National League (FAWNL) Division One Midlands title and secured promotion to Tier 3 of women's football.
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Lightning maintain unbeaten run as promotion race heats up
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Lightning’s impressive league form continues, with the team maintaining an unbeaten streak since December 2023.
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Lightning Netball extends Long Tall Sally partnership for 2025 season
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Lightning Netball is delighted to have extended its working relationship with specialist tall clothing retailer Long Tall Sally for the 2025 Super League campaign.
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BUCS Big Wednesday returns for 2025
Â鶹ÊÓƵ is set to welcome the biggest student team sport event of the year as BUCS Big Wednesday returns on 18 and 19 March 2025.
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EmpowerHER returns - Â鶹ÊÓƵ Sport celebrates International Women's Day
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Sport is excited to announce the return of EmpowerHER, a week of events running from 3-9 March.
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Padel is coming to Â鶹ÊÓƵ
Â鶹ÊÓƵ is thrilled to have partnered with Soul Padel to deliver an install of two new padel courts on campus.
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Sport marks Student Volunteering Week
This Student Volunteering Week (10-16 February) we're shining a spotlight on the incredible students who keep Â鶹ÊÓƵ Sport thriving.
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Lightning step up preparations ahead of season opener
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Lightning’s Wheelchair Basketball side’s quest for a fourth straight title will begin on Saturday 18 January with a trip to Worcester Wolves (tip-off, 5 pm).
