2026 News
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Lightning seal ninth straight play-off place at Dragons
Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Lightning secured their place in the Soft & Gentle Play-Offs for a ninth consecutive season with an assured 82–62 victory over LexisNexis Dragons.
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Lightning power to eighth straight victory
League leaders Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Lightning continued their flawless start to the season with a commanding 73–56 victory over London Mavericks, making it eight wins from eight in emphatic fashion.
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Lightning stand strong in East Midlands thriller
Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Lightning held firm to maintain their unbeaten record, edging out Nottingham Forest 75–73 in a thrilling contest that will go down as one of the matches of the season.
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Lightning edge AO Thunder to stay unbeaten
Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Lightning secured a statement 68–58 victory over AO Manchester Thunder in a top-of-the-table clash, maintaining their unbeaten run with a composed and clinical performance.
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Durant shines on Lightning return
Beth Durant made a standout return to the court as Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Lightning secured an impressive 83–69 victory over Birmingham Panthers, continuing their strong run of form.
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Marlene Lange earns Netball Super League call-up with Rhinos
Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Lightning can confirm that NXT Gen defender Marlene Lange has been elevated into the Netball Super League, joining Leeds Rhinos Netball for the remainder of the 2026 season.
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Lightning remain unbeaten with Mavericks victory
Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Lightning extended their unbeaten start to the Netball Super League season with a composed 66–58 victory away to London Mavericks, maintaining their place at the top of the table.
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Lightning claim statement win over Pulse
Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Lightning made it three wins from three in the Netball Super League with a hard-fought 68–61 victory over London Pulse in a rematch of last season’s Grand Final.
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Lightning ease past Rhinos to stay top
Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Lightning made it two wins from two in the Netball Super League, claiming a convincing 70–41 victory away to NIC Leeds Rhinos to remain top of the early league table.
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Lightning carry Super Cup momentum into league opener
Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Lightning continued the momentum of their recent Soft & Gentle Super Cup success by making a winning start to their Netball Super League campaign, defeating LexisNexis Dragons 75–60 at Sir David Wallace Arena on Saturday afternoon.
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Lightning’s van Nierop called up as Durant mid-term replacement
Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Lightning NXT Gen athlete Millie van Nierop has been called up to the senior side as a mid-term replacement for the injured Beth Durant.
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Lightning crowned 2026 Netball Super Cup Champions
Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Lightning made the perfect start to the 2026 season, securing the Netball Super Cup title with a dramatic 18–17 victory over London Pulse in Saturday’s final.
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Lightning appoint Panagarry and Durant as co-captains for 2026 season
Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Lightning has today confirmed Nat Panagarry and Beth Durant as co-captains for the 2026 Netball Super League campaign.
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Lightning unveil 2026 kit designed for performance and choice
Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Lightning has today revealed its new kit for the 2026 campaign.
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A celebration of East Midlands Netball arrives this April
A huge celebration of East Midlands netball is heading to the Motorpoint Arena this April, with double Netball Super League action, fan experiences and off-court entertainment all under one roof.
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Period underwear provider hustl. partners with Lightning Netball
Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Lightning and hustl. are delighted to announce a key partnership ahead of the 2026 Netball Super League campaign.
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Lightning appoint Shannon Day as Franchise Pathway Lead and NXT Gen Head Coach
Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Lightning are delighted to confirm the appointment of Shannon Day as the club’s new Franchise Pathway Lead and NXT Gen Head Coach, marking the latest step in an inspiring internal coaching journey.
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boobydoo named official sports bra partner of Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Lightning Netball and Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Sport
Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Lightning Netball and Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Sport is proud to announce its official partnership with sports bra experts boobydoo, championing positive breast health in elite performance sport.
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Lightning to host launch event ahead of the Netball Super League campaign
Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Lightning will host Birmingham Panthers at the Sir David Wallace Arena this February as the club’s pre-season launch event, marking the first opportunity for fans to see the squad in action ahead of the 2026 Netball Super League season.
