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Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Champions Lightning beat Thunder to reach Grand Final
Loughborough Lightning have the chance to go for an unprecedented three-peat after booking their spot to face London Pulse in the Netball Super League Grand Final. Defending champions Lightning were condemned to the preliminary final after they were beaten last week by Pulse, the regular season leaders. Advertisement That meant a repeat of last year's Grand Final against Manchester Thunder and hosts Lightning came from behind to win 69-57 on Sunday. Thunder scored 10 unanswered goals en route to a 19-12 lead after the first quarter, but Lightning did not look back after a blistering second. After going 27-20 down, Jodie Gibson came on at goal defence to give Lightning a boost, while Samantha Wallace-Joseph did the damage at the other end. The Trinidad and Tobago shooter converted five two-point super shots during the second quarter to help Lightning into a 37-30 lead at half-time. Thunder called a tactical timeout at 44-33 down, while South Africa shooter Elmere van der Berg was brought off for the first time all season. Advertisement But Lightning still led 52-40 heading into the final quarter and stayed clear to book a rematch with Pulse in next Sunday's Grand Final at London's O2 Arena. How do Lightning and Pulse match up? Lightning and Pulse were vying for top spot for much of the regular season, and their direct tussles were fascinating. In round two, Pulse scored a statement 77-51 victory in Loughborough over the reigning champions, but that result was avenged at the Copper Box in May, when Lightning were 58-53 winners. Table-topping Pulse took the honours 50-49 in a play-off semi-final nailbiter, and now the teams go at it again. Advertisement The Grand Final line-up is the same as in 2023, when Lightning came from behind to win, and big-stage experience weighs heavily in Loughborough's favour. Pulse topped the regular-season table in 2023, too, but could not finish the job in the play-offs and are still seeking a first NSL title.
BBC News
29-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Champions Lightning beat Thunder to reach Grand Final
Loughborough Lightning have the chance to go for an unprecedented three-peat after booking their spot to face London Pulse in the Netball Super League Grand champions Lightning were condemned to the preliminary final after they were beaten last week by Pulse, the regular season meant a repeat of last year's Grand Final against Manchester Thunder and hosts Lightning came from behind to win 69-57 on scored 10 unanswered goals en route to a 19-12 lead after the first quarter, but Lightning did not look back after a blistering going 27-20 down, Jodie Gibson came on at goal defence to give Lightning a boost, while Samantha Wallace-Joseph did the damage at the other end. The Trinidad and Tobago shooter converted five two-point super shots during the second quarter to help Lightning into a 37-30 lead at called a tactical timeout at 44-33 down, while South Africa shooter Elmere van der Berg was brought off for the first time all Lightning still led 52-40 heading into the final quarter and stayed clear to book a rematch with Pulse in next Sunday's Grand Final at London's O2 Arena. How do Lightning and Pulse match up? Lightning and Pulse were vying for top spot for much of the regular season, and their direct tussles were round two, Pulse scored a statement 77-51 victory in Loughborough over the reigning champions, but that result was avenged at the Copper Box in May, when Lightning were 58-53 Pulse took the honours 50-49 in a play-off semi-final nailbiter, and now the teams go at it Grand Final line-up is the same as in 2023, when Lightning came from behind to win, and big-stage experience weighs heavily in Loughborough's topped the regular-season table in 2023, too, but could not finish the job in the play-offs and are still seeking a first NSL title.
BBC News
06-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Lightning beat Mavericks to go top of Super League
Loughborough Lightning produced a dominant display to beat London Mavericks 79-58 and move top of the Netball Super who have won three of the previous four Grand Finals, were in control throughout and opened a 23-12 lead at the end of the first set the tone for the contest, with Samantha Wallace-Joseph finishing with 24 goals for the victors, and Ella Clark and Berri Neil also impressing with 14 and 13 goals Andrew contributed 24 goals for the Mavericks, who remain fourth with one round of fixtures remaining before the play-offs. Birmingham Panthers won 75-69 in the opening match of the round on Thursday, with third-placed Manchester Thunder hosting second-placed London Pulse on Saturday (17:00 BST).
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Lightning beat Dragons to go top of Super League
Loughborough Lightning moved back to the top of the Netball Super League with a convincing win at Cardiff Dragons. The reigning champions led from early in the first quarter and gradually extended their advantage to complete a comfortable 71-54 victory at Utilita Arena. Lightning led 35-28 at half-time and never looked like letting that lead slip in a clinical display that saw them record a 93% shooting success, missing just four shots all game. Goal shooter Samantha Wallace-Joseph top-scored for the visitors with 32 goals, while Dragons' Georgia Rowe had 35 goals in a losing cause. Victory moves Vic Burgess' Lightning three points clear of London Pulse, who host Birmingham Panthers on Sunday (18:00 BST). Leeds Rhinos take on Manchester Thunder in a match you can watch live on BBC iPlayer at 16:00 on Sunday. Elsewhere, London Mavericks came from behind to beat Nottingham Forest 57-48 at Hertfordshire Sports Village. Forest were 29-23 ahead at half-time but the Mavericks made a quick start to the third quarter and quickly got themselves on top. Australian Emily Andrew continued her fine debut NSL season with 42 goals as Mavericks kept themselves in front to secure a seventh win of the campaign. Saturday, 24 May London Mavericks 57-48 Nottingham Forest Cardiff Dragons 54-71 Loughborough Lightning Sunday, 25 May Leeds Rhinos v Manchester Thunder (16:00 BST - watch on BBC iPlayer) London Pulse v Birmingham Panthers (18:00 BST)
BBC News
24-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Lightning beat Dragons to go top of Super League
Loughborough Lightning moved back to the top of the Netball Super League with a convincing win at Cardiff reigning champions led from early in the first quarter and gradually extended their advantage to complete a comfortable 71-54 victory at Utilita led 35-28 at half-time and never looked like letting that lead slip in a clinical display that saw them record a 93% shooting success, missing just four shots all shooter Samantha Wallace-Joseph top-scored for the visitors with 32 goals, while Dragons' Georgia Rowe had 35 goals in a losing moves Vic Burgess' Lightning three points clear of London Pulse, who host Birmingham Panthers on Sunday (18:00 BST).Leeds Rhinos take on Manchester Thunder in a match you can watch live on BBC iPlayer at 16:00 on London Mavericks came from behind to beat Nottingham Forest 57-48 at Hertfordshire Sports were 29-23 ahead at half-time but the Mavericks made a quick start to the third quarter and quickly got themselves on Emily Andrew continued her fine debut NSL season with 42 goals as Mavericks kept themselves in front to secure a seventh win of the campaign. Fixtures and results Saturday, 24 MayLondon Mavericks 57-48 Nottingham ForestCardiff Dragons 54-71 Loughborough LightningSunday, 25 MayLeeds Rhinos v Manchester Thunder (16:00 BST - watch on BBC iPlayer)London Pulse v Birmingham Panthers (18:00 BST)
