March 2022 news
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Lightning set for Franklin’s Gardens return
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Lightning Rugby will return to cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens for their upcoming Allianz Premier 15s match versus Harlequins Women.
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Lightning Netball’s unbeaten run comes to an end with defeat to Thunder
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Lightning’s unbeaten run came to a halt on Monday night after visitors and league leaders Manchester Thunder recorded a 61-66 victory over the home side.
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СÀ¶ÊÓƵ researchers to collaborate with the Gaelic Players Association
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ has teamed up with The Gaelic Players Association (GPA) – the official representative body for Gaelic football, hurling and camogie county players – to explore the role thinking styles and identity can have on inter-county players’ well-being over a competitive season.
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Lightning rugby stars gear up for Women’s Six Nations
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Lightning will have thirteen players representing their country on the international stage as the Tiktok Women's Six Nations gets underway on Saturday 26 March.
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СÀ¶ÊÓƵ hockey players receive World Cup call-up
Five СÀ¶ÊÓƵ hockey players have been selected to represent their country at the upcoming FIH Women’s Junior World Cup in South Africa.
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СÀ¶ÊÓƵ review highlights opportunities created by disability-inclusive sport
A study examining the Flyerz hockey programme has revealed how taking an actively inclusive approach to sport can result in widespread benefit for players and their communities.
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СÀ¶ÊÓƵ awarded £1 million research grant
A research team from СÀ¶ÊÓƵ has been awarded a £1 million grant to deliver the second phase of the 2020 CRACK IT Challenges.
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Brock-Taylor ruled out of Lightning’s 2022 season
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Lightning Netball have announced that young mid-courter Georgie Brock-Taylor has been ruled out of the remainder of the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague after sustaining an injury to her knee.
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Professor Skinner to speak at key international event
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ London’s Professor James Skinner has been invited to speak at the Inaugural Sports Diplomacy Dialogue in Australia.
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A tribute to Eric Robertson
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eric Robertson who studied International Business and graduated in 2018.
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Experts in Sport: former chairman of IMG Media reveals his career secrets
In the latest СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Experts in Sport podcast, Michel Masquelier explains his career path from intern to chairman of IMG Media – the world's largest independent producer and distributor of sports programming.
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Borthwick and O'Donnell to join fellow СÀ¶ÊÓƵ athletes in Belgrade
Tokyo Olympians Emily Borthwick and Chris O’Donnell will be joining the eight СÀ¶ÊÓƵ athletes competing for their respective countries at the World Indoor Athletics Championships taking place on the 18th – 20th March in Belgrade, Serbia.
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Sawiuk appointed as СÀ¶ÊÓƵ’s new Director of Football
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ has appointed Rebecca Sawiuk as its new Director of Football.
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Success for СÀ¶ÊÓƵ cyclists at the National Track Championships
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ cyclists enjoyed a successful National Track Championships that included brilliant title wins for both Joe Truman and Morgan Newberry.
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Scarratt recalled by England after injury lay off
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Lightning’s Emily Scarratt has been included in England’s 40-player training squad for the 2022 TikTok Women’s Six Nations.
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СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Lightning Netball to raise money for PRIDE
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Lightning Netball will host a charity match on Sunday 13th March to raise vital funds for local LGBT+ charity, Leicester LGBT Centre.
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Lightning Netball continue dominant form with victory over Saracens Mavericks
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Lightning made it five wins from five in the 2022 Vitality Netball Superleague (VNSL) on Saturday night with a dominant 71 – 47 victory over Saracens Mavericks in front over over 1000 home fans.
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СÀ¶ÊÓƵ to host inaugural Black in Sport Summit
СÀ¶ÊÓƵ is thrilled to announce that it will host the inaugural Black in Sport Summit (BISS) – with the aim of inspiring students from all backgrounds to strive for excellence.
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СÀ¶ÊÓƵ athletes Belgrade bound
A total of eight current and former СÀ¶ÊÓƵ students have been selected to compete for their respective countries at the World Indoor Championships taking place in Belgrade, Serbia, on the 18th – 20th March.
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Experts in Sport: Alumnus and former Financial Controller at City Football Group tells his story
The latest Experts in Sport podcast sees СÀ¶ÊÓƵ alumnus Neill Wood explain how he became Financial Controller at City Football Group (CFG).
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СÀ¶ÊÓƵ success at UK Winter Long Throws Championships
This weekend saw the inaugural UK Winter Long Throws Championships take place, the sister event of the UK Indoor Championships.