February 2022 news
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Olympic medallist Langridge to offer expertise to Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Badminton
Great Britain’s Olympic bronze medallist Chris Langridge has joined Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Badminton as its new part-time coach.
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Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é athletes triumph at BUCS Indoor Athletics
Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Students produced some stunning performances at the BUCS Indoors Championships, bringing back 27 medals from 32 events to become convincing men’s and women’s Indoor Athletics Champions once more.
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Lightning Netball stomp out Storm with confident victory on the road
Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é 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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Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Lightning secure historic win at Franklin’s Gardens
Allianz Premier 15s side Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Lightning beat Exeter in their first ever game at Franklin’s Gardens, home of the Northampton Saints. Lightning, who agreed a strategic partnership with Saints in September 2021, were quick to showcase their exciting brand of rugby in front of several thousand enthusiastic supporters.
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Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é researchers to support clean sport initiatives in Para sport
Researchers from Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é will embark on a collaborative project to support clean sport initiatives in Para sport.
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Computacenter confirmed as Lightning Wheelchair Basketball’s headline sponsor
Computacenter, the leading independent technology business, has been confirmed as Lightning Wheelchair Basketball’s headline sponsor.
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Five Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é students selected for FISU World University Cross Country Championships
After a successful BUCS cross country campaign, five Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é students have been selected to compete for GB Students at the FISU World University Cross Country Championships in Aveiro, Portugal on Saturday 12 March 2022.
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Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Lightning to play first ever game at cinch Stadium, Franklins Gardens
Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Lightning are gearing up to take to the field at cinch Stadium, Franklins Gardens, the home of Northampton Saints, for the first time on 19th February.
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Lightning Netball strike twice in triumphant return home
Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é 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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Kirsty Walker cruises to BUCS Cross Country victory
It has been two years since the last BUCS Cross Country Championships in Edinburgh in 2020, but after coming away with individual and team wins at this year’s edition in Horsenden Hill, Middlesex on the 5th February, Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é proved it had been well worth the wait.
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New study reveals the true impact of COVID-19 on sport
Researchers from Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é London have released a new report that outlines the impact and future challenges for sport following COVID-19.
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Lightning kick start 2022 campaign with victory over London Pulse
Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é 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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Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é students set to appear at Under-20 Six Nations
Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é will be well represented at the Under-20 Six Nations Championships with four of its students set to play for both England and Wales rugby.
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Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é Men’s football side on verge of Wembley visit
Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é’s Men’s football side are just three games away from Wembley after a remarkable run in the Buildbase FA Vase.
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Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é hockey duo to make England men’s debut
Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é hockey duo James Mazarelo and Stuart Rushmere are in line to earn their first caps for England senior men, having been named in England’s FIH Pro League squad to face Spain.
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Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é brings world-first course for elite athlete wellbeing to Europe
The world’s first course for professionals who are responsible for the whole-person wellbeing of elite athletes has been launched in Europe.
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Coldwell checks in as Lightning Cycling announce strong squad for new campaign
British international triathlete Sophie Coldwell will compete for Lightning Cycling in next year’s racing calendar as the franchise announced its full line-up ahead of the new campaign.