Head Coach Nathan Smith has made two changes to his starting XV for Loughborough Lightning’s trip to the Southwest to face Exeter Chiefs this weekend. The African Violets return to action in Round 11 with their longest away day of the season as they take on the hosts who sit just two spots above them
Keevy Fitzpatrick has put pen to paper on a new Loughborough Lightning contract, committing the England U20 international to the Club on a multi-year deal. The talented lock has made ten Lightning appearances following her debut against Sale Sharks in April 2024, including seven outings in a breakthrough campaign this term. She was amongst the
Three Loughborough Lightning players could make their debuts for the Club this weekend after being named in the matchday squad to take on Gloucester-Hartpury. Fresh from arriving at the club this week, USA international hooker Paige Stathopoulos has been named among the replacements for Sunday’s trip to Kingsholm Stadium – a match which is being
Loughborough Lightning have signed USA international hooker Paige Stathopoulos as injury cover. The 32-year-old has 18 caps for the Eagles after debuting in 2023, and has Premiership Women’s Rugby experience at Trailfinders Women, having joined on a short-term deal in December 2024 ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Stathopoulos featured in all three of the
Loughborough Lightning today announce that club captain, Daisy Hibbert-Jones, has penned a new multi-year contract to remain with the club. The Birkenhead-born forward was ever-present in the Premiership Women’s Rugby 2024/25 season and amassed more minutes (1,272) than any other player in the league across the regular season and only four other players made more
Loughborough Lightning have bolstered their squad with the signing of Harlequins fullback Amy Layzell. The former England U20 international provides head coach Nathan Smith with a versatile option in both the back three and centres as his side hunts down a Premiership Women’s Rugby top-four spot. Layzell’s rugby journey began at hometown club Winchester RFC
Loughborough Lightning have made only two changes to their starting line-up as they seek to sign off 2025 with a home victory over Trailfinders Women. Nathan Smith’s side enter Sunday’s contest at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens (kick-off: 2pm) off the back of a bonus-point victory over Bristol Bears, knowing another success will see them
Loughborough Lightning Head Coach Nathan Smith has made one change to his starting XV to face Bristol Bears this Sunday (14 December, kick-off 3pm) away at Shaftesbury Park. Lightning travel to the south west in fourth place in the Premiership Women’s Rugby table for their penultimate fixture ahead of the festive break – in a
Saracens v Loughborough Lightning This match was a classic study in the difference between a top-flight side and another with ambition. Lightning surprised early on by thrusting forward at the first scrum. Result: try to Sarries! They still managed to clear the ball, and the deftest of off-loads by Poppy Cleall helped give Alysha Corrigan
Bo Westcombe-Evans will lead Loughborough Lightning out for their East Midlands Derby with Leicester Tigers as she makes her 50th appearance this weekend. The Red Roses winger is set to clock-up the appearance milestone at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens as the Premiership Women’s Rugby campaign moves into Round 5 on Saturday 29 November (kick-off:
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