2026 News
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Marlene Lange earns Netball Super League call-up with Rhinos
É«¹·µ¼º½ 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
É«¹·µ¼º½ 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
É«¹·µ¼º½ 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
É«¹·µ¼º½ 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
É«¹·µ¼º½ 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
É«¹·µ¼º½ 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
É«¹·µ¼º½ 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
É«¹·µ¼º½ 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
É«¹·µ¼º½ 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
É«¹·µ¼º½ 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
É«¹·µ¼º½ 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 É«¹·µ¼º½ Lightning Netball and É«¹·µ¼º½ Sport
É«¹·µ¼º½ Lightning Netball and É«¹·µ¼º½ Sport is proud to announce its official partnership with sports bra experts boobydoo, championing postive breast health in elite performance sport.
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Lightning to host launch event ahead of the Netball Super League campaign
É«¹·µ¼º½ 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.