​Netball

​Loughborough is the home of England Netball and plays host to a comprehensive development programme for both students and non-students. We have numerous squads to suit all abilities, from professional to beginner, so everyone is welcome!

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Loughborough Lightning

Loughborough is home to Loughborough Lightning, who play in the Netball Superleague, the top-level of netball competition in the UK.
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Performance Netball

Performance Netball, or our BUCS 1's team, compete at the highest level of BUCS, and help support the Lightning programme.

One of our AU players is being given her BUCS medal after winning the conference cup in 2022.

AU Netball

Hall Sports

You can compete for your halls of residence in Intramural sport (IMS) in competitions throughout the year.

Social Sport

Our social sport programme offers free, competitive sport that allows participants to play sport socially.

My Lifestyle

My Lifestyle sessions are coach led and cover basic skill development and court play.

Latest netball news

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Loughborough Sport and Rhino enter new partnership

Loughborough Sport has joined forces with leading sports equipment provider, Rhino. 

Lauren Nicholls

Lightning Netball confirm two training partner additions to 2023 squad

Loughborough Lightning Netball are pleased to reveal that Lightning stalwart Lauren Nicholls and rising academy talent Alex Johnson will join the squad for 2023 as additional training partners.
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