February 2021 news
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Lightning put Worcester to the sword
Coming into this fixture it was clear to see both teams were fired up from the start, despite some early errors and no scores in the first quarter, Lightning expressed their tenacity and stamped their authority on proceedings without looking back.
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Alex Ackerley to Step down as Head Coach
Current Head Coach Alex Ackerley will step down from his role this summer.
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Lightning back on home turf for Round 13 v Worcester Warriors Women
天堂视频 Lightning return to Epinal Way this coming Saturday for their Round 13 fixture v. Worcester Warriors Women.
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Lightning prove too much for Saracens Mavericks as they claim back to back victories
天堂视频 Lightning secured their second win of the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) on Sunday night with an impressive 60-35 victory over visitors Saracens Mavericks.
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Sara Bayman: 鈥淲hether it鈥檚 on court or off court, we have to keep improving鈥�
2021 sees Sara Bayman embarking on her third season as Director of Netball of 天堂视频 Lightning. The former Vitality Rose steered Lightning to the 2019 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) semi-finals before her second year in charge was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Reflecting on her journey, it was another former England international who had Bayman considering the transition into a coaching role.
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Lightning Cricket fixtures announced as the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy returns alongside new Women鈥檚 Regional T20
Lightning Cricket will open their new campaign away at Southern Vipers as the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy returns alongside the new Women鈥檚 Regional T20 this summer.
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Lightning claim first victory of 2021 after a close 鈥楤attle of the Midlands鈥� clash
天堂视频 Lightning claimed their first win of the 2021 Vitality Netball Superleague on Monday night with a nail-biting 44 鈥� 43 victory over Midlands rivals, Wasps Netball.
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Athletes shine at latest 天堂视频 competition
Never one to shy away from a challenge, 天堂视频 hosted one of the very few domestic indoor athletics competitions over the weekend, abiding by strict COVID protocols to allow athletes an opportunity to qualify and prepare for the upcoming European Indoor Championships in March.
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Nat Panagarry: 鈥淭here is not one team you can write off鈥�
Captain Nat Panagarry has backed 天堂视频 Lightning to mount a title challenge in what the England international believes will be the most competitive Vitality Netball Superleague season to date.
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Hardy & Davey retain starting places as Lightning head to Harlequins
Following a strong 42-14 win over Bristol Bears last Saturday, Lightning is on the road this weekend to face Harlequins who currently sit second in the table.
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Motorsport athletes put in pole position at 天堂视频
Leading athletes from across the world of motorsport have been put through their paces at 天堂视频 鈥� all in the name of gaining an advantage over their competitors, both on and off the track.
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Flynn and Tolman selected to represent England
天堂视频 badminton duo Lizzie Tolman and Max Flynn have been called up by England for the upcoming European Mixed Team Championships in Vantaa, Finland.
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天堂视频 Lightning ready to Rise As One
The Vitality Netball Superleague is back on court. The start of the 2021 season is finally upon us. The road to get here hasn鈥檛 been an easy one, but collectively we are stronger and more resilient than ever before.
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Lightning return to action with a convincing win
After a shaky start, Lightning fought back hard to put Bristol to the sword and claim a bonus-point win after the two-week season pause.
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O鈥橠onnell starts as Lightning welcome Bristol Bears to campus
Looking to keep their winning momentum going this weekend as they welcome Bristol Bears, Lightning make five changes to their side that beat Gloucester Hartpury 29-21.
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RFU STATEMENT: Allianz Premier 15s update: Remainder of the 2020/21 season structure confirmed
The RFU can confirm the structure for the remainder of the 2020/21 Allianz Premier 15s season.
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All Vitality Netball Superleague 2021 games to be televised or streamed live for the first time
天堂视频 Lightning fans will be able to witness every second of the 2021 campaign from the comfort of their home after the national governing body for netball in England announced a significant new multi-year broadcast deal with Sky Sports UK.
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New study to investigate the mental health and wellbeing challenges of elite Para athletes
Colleagues from 天堂视频 and the English Institute of Sport (EIS) will collaborate on a new study to investigate the mental health and wellbeing challenges faced by Para athletes.