Team Northumbria had a close shave last Saturday when their bus driver was taken ill. En route to the match here at the Netball Centre, the driver was unable to control the vehicle and head coach Lisa Stanley took the wheel and steered the bus to safety. “I just acted instinctively – as soon as [...]

As phase two of the Fiat Netball Superleague approaches, both Lightning and Northumbria will be looking to get an early win on the board. Although both teams reside in the lower half of the table, the 5th placed team at the end of this phase will be given the chance to playoff against 4th, and [...]

Thanks to Northern Thunder returning some of their allocation, we are pleased to say we have 20 extra tickets available on the door for tomorrow’s match. These will be available on a first come first served basis, from 3pm when doors open. Schedule: 3pm Doors open 4pm NTL Match Lightning v Northern Thunder Development 6pm [...]

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Come to our open day to find out what life is like as an elite student netball player at the UK’s best sports University. Timetable: 12:00 – Arrival 12:30 – Introduction to the Netball programme at Loughborough 1:00 – Lunch 1:30 – Campus Tour, including sports facilities and accommodation 2:30 – Gym session with a [...]

Loughborough Lightning star shooter Jo Harten has been selected for the England squad taking part in the World Netball Series in Liverpool this month. Harten, 21, who is currently studying International Relations at Loughborough University, was in the England team that won the netball bronze medal in the recent Commonwealth Games in Delhi. The World [...]

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