April 2022 news
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Â鶹ֱ²¥ Lightning Netball edge closer to play-offs with victory over Rhinos
Â鶹ֱ²¥ Lightning secured another victory on the road on Friday night with a convincing 71 – 56 win over northeast side Leeds Rhinos.
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Mackenzie called up by England Hockey senior women’s squad
Â鶹ֱ²¥â€™s Lorna Mackenzie has been called up by England Hockey senior women’s squad for this weekend’s FIH Hockey Pro League games away to USA.
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Lightning Cricket tickets now on sale
Tickets for Lightning Cricket’s 2022 home fixtures are now on sale with supporters urged to take advantage of special ticket prices.
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Alumnus appointed new Â鶹ֱ²¥ Rugby Programme Manager
James Gallagher, a recent Â鶹ֱ²¥ graduate, has been appointed as the University’s new Rugby Programme Manager.
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Lightning grind out win in opening game of Easter weekend bonanza
Â鶹ֱ²¥ Lightning fought hard to secure a 57 – 54 victory over Surrey Storm in the Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) on Saturday afternoon after an intense battle on court.
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Academy Tennis stars gain clean sweep on the National stage
Â鶹ֱ²¥ University National Tennis Academy is celebrating a full trophy haul after claiming victory in all four categories of the LTA Junior National Under 18s Championships last week.
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Javelin legend Backley inspires Â鶹ֱ²¥ throwers
Last weekend saw the return of one of Â鶹ֱ²¥â€™s greatest sporting alumni as former javelin world record holder Steve Backley visited campus.
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Lightning Netball get back to winning ways with victory over Leeds Rhinos
Â鶹ֱ²¥ Lightning ground out a second win in as many days on Monday night with a 62 - 54 victory over Leeds Rhinos.