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Olivia Murphy joins England Netball’s coaching team

Loughborough Sport’s Olivia Murphy has joined England Netball as its new Assistant Head Coach on a short-term secondment.
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Loughborough plays host to Community Rugby World Cup trophy tour

The Community Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour arrived at Loughborough University this weekend, giving students, staff, and community groups the chance to see the championship trophy up close.
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Lightning crowned 2026 Netball Super Cup Champions

Loughborough 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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Lionesses Futsal side to compete at Loughborough University

The England Futsal Group is delighted to confirm that the Futsal Lionesses national team will play on home soil for the first time ever this April, marking another landmark moment for the women’s game in England.
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Why it’s impossible for the Olympics to be politically neutral

An opinion piece authored by Gregory Krippa, Doctoral Researcher, Institute for Diplomacy and International Affairs, Loughborough University London.
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Loughborough University signs landmark partnership with Team England

Loughborough University has agreed a landmark partnership with Team England ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
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Loughborough University becomes custodian of the Spirit of 2012 archive

Spirit of 2012 has announced an exciting new chapter for its legacy as it approaches its planned closure later this month, with Loughborough University confirmed as the official custodian of its extensive archive.
Parkrun founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt CBE has been awarded an honorary degree by Loughborough University.

Parkrun founder awarded honorary degree (VIDEO)

Parkrun founder Paul Sinton-Hewitt CBE has been awarded an honorary degree by Loughborough University.
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EXPERT COMMENT: ‘The future of sport, if changes are not made, is stark’ says leading Loughborough University academic (VIDEO)

Elite-level sport will continue to suffer if changes are not made in relation to climate change, a leading Loughborough University academic has said.
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Loughborough students bound for Hockey Junior World Cup

Loughborough University students will be well represented across both the Men’s and Women’s upcoming Hockey Junior World Cups.
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Loughborough’s Hughes set for Great Britain Deaflympics bow (VIDEO)

Loughborough student and swimmer Henry Hughes has already been on some journey.  
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Loughborough athletes deliver global cycling medals

Loughborough-linked athletes returned to UK soil with a host of medals after recent stunning performances at global competitions in South America.
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Lightning and England legend Emily Scarratt to retire from rugby

Loughborough Lightning and Red Roses legend Emily Scarratt has decided to hang up her boots after 18 seasons on the field, announcing her retirement from rugby with immediate effect.
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Loughborough athletes to compete at World Triathlon Championship Finals

Loughborough athletes are gearing up to compete at the World Triathlon Championship Finals 2025 in Wollongong, Australia.
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Triple medal haul for Loughborough in New Delhi

Loughborough-linked athletes closed out the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in India with three more medals after a string of impressive performances.
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Loughborough’s World Para Athletics Championships off to a flyer

Loughborough University-linked athletes have secured two bronze medals at the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, India.
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Dominant England brush aside Canada to win Rugby World Cup

England produced a blistering performance to brush aside Canada 33-13 to win the Rugby World Cup.
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Emotional Johnson-Thompson snatches shared heptathlon bronze

Loughborough University-based Katarina Johnson-Thompson produced a stunning performance in the 800m to claim an incredible shared heptathlon bronze medal at the World Championships in Tokyo.
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Loughborough athletes set for World Para Athletics Championships

A host of Loughborough-linked athletes are set to compete for podium places at the upcoming 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, India.
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'This silver is a gold for me and I am so relieved': Alumnus Wightman wins silver at World Championships

Loughborough University alumnus Jake Wightman secured Great Britain’s first medal at the 2025 World Championships with an incredible silver medal performance in the Men’s 1500m in Tokyo.
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Loughborough athletes bound for World Athletics Championships

Loughborough-linked athletes have confirmed their place at upcoming World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
Nat Panagarry will play for Lightning in the 2026 Netball Super League (NSL) campaign.

Lightning announce squad for 2026 Netball Super League campaign

Loughborough Lightning are thrilled to confirm their full squad the 2026 Netball Super League (NSL) season.
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USA Women's Eagles arrive in Loughborough ahead of Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 (VIDEO)

Loughborough University has welcomed the USA Women's national rugby union team to campus ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025.
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Loughborough-linked athletes set for Women's Rugby World Cup 2025

Loughborough University will be well represented at the upcoming Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 as players, coaches, and practitioners have all been confirmed in squads for the tournament.
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Loughborough University honours Paralympic stars Emma Wiggs and Jessica-Jane Applegate with honorary degrees

Loughborough University has awarded honorary degrees to two Paralympic champions, Emma Wiggs MBE and Jessica-Jane Applegate MBE, in recognition of their outstanding sporting achievement and significant contributions to disability sport.