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Women's rugby team playing in @ThePWR. Part of the @lborouniversity #LboroFamily and partner club of @SaintsRugby #LightningStrikes⚡️
Joined June 2017
Strong ✅ Feminine ✅ Muscular ✅ Well groomed ✅.Elite Athletes ✅ Rugby players ✅ Proud women ✅. Our aim is to be positive role models for generations of female rugby players to come and to show them that they are more than #enough & we have had enough.
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First look at our new away kit 😍. What are you saying, @SaintsRugby?? 👀. #LightningStrikes⚡️
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Congratulations, good luck and thank you, @sarah_hunter8 💜. The Lightning legend departs to join a new-look coaching set-up with @EnglandRugby 🌹.
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Congratulations to our 🌟 player @EmilyScarratt on her MBE. Hugely deserving honour for someone’s who has been at the forefront of the women’s game . Congratulations also to @EnglandRugby Head Coach Simon Middleton on his MBE.
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Born on a bye week 💜😍⚡️. Congratulations to former Lightning star Sarah Hunter and current head coach Nathan Smith on the birth of their daughter, Olivia Alice.
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#ThankYouSarah . A true legend of the game. Lightning number 027 announces retirement from rugby. Read more here:.
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Congratulations to Lightning player coach @sarah_hunter8 who will be making her 50th appearance for @LightningRugby in today’s game. 💜⚡️. #50notout #LightningStrikes
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Full time at Welford Road⚡️. Well done girls 💜
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Job done. ✅. It was Loughborough Lightning who came out victorious in this historic fixture at Franklin Gardens. Thank you to all our supporters who came down. Safe journey home @exechiefswomen,. #LightningStrikes #LOUvEVE #Premier15s
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⚡️NEW SIGNING⚡️. We are thrilled that @EmilyScarratt has signed on the dotted line and will be joining Lightning for the rest of the @Premier15s 2018/19 season!!! . #Lightningstrikes #legend
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Hard to put into words the pride everyone at Loughborough felt this morning watching former student and current Lightning player @sarah_hunter8 become the most capped England player of all time!. Loughborough Legend.England Legend.Rugby Legend. 138 Not Out. #lightningfamily
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🚨BREAKING NEWS 🚨. We are very excited to announce that we will be joining forces with @SaintsRugby with a brand new partnership aimed at developing the women's game across the East Midlands 🤝⚡️🏉. 📲Read more: (1/2)
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Just the 2️⃣4️⃣9️⃣ 🌹 caps between these pair! . Sarah Hunter 🤝 Emily Scarratt. #LightningStrikes ⚡️
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🏆 Congratulations to @EmilyScarratt who has been voted @Womens6Nations Player of the Championship 2020!. Watch her reaction here ⬇️⬇️
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LIGHTNING HAVE DONE IT!!!!!. ⚡ 22-17 💫
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1️⃣ game, 1️⃣ win. Introducing our good luck charm, baby Olivia 🩷. 📸 Stu Vincent
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✍️ Rollie joins Lightning ✍️. We’re pleased to announce the signing of Scotland International, Chloe Rollie for the remainder of the 2022/23 AP15s season! ⚡️. #LightningStrikes #LboroFamily #WelcomeChloe
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𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐳 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 🔒. We’re delighted to announce that @redrosesrugby international @EmilyScarratt has extended her Loughborough Lightning contract. Full story ⤵️. #LightningStrikes⚡️
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🎤 | 𝗜’𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻𝗲, 𝘄𝗲’𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲. Returning co-captain Rachel Malcolm reflects on an historic 22-17 victory over Saracens at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens.
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LIGHTNING WIN!! .That late Treder try clinches the win for the African Violets #LightningStrikes ⚡️
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Nail biting finish. Lightning take home the W as an early Christmas present. #LightningStrikes #Premier15s
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Wishing @EmilyScarratt a swift and straightforward recovery. We’re here with you every step of the way 💜. #lightningfamily . @LboroSport.
Wishing @EmilyScarratt all the best after suffering a broken leg in @LightningRugby's @Premier15s match at @HarlequinsWomen 💪. She underwent surgery and will now begin her recovery and rehabilitation 🌹
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𝟏𝟎𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐩 …. Congratulations to @EmilyScarratt who is set to make her 100th cap for England this Sunday against Ireland. 💜⚡️ . #proud #legend
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FULLTIME. Lightning turn the ball over with the clock in the red to see the ball into touch to end a thrilling match! What a win!. 🃏 17 - 20 ⚡. #Lightningstrikes.
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FT | 22-17. Amazing result here at @SaintsRugby Franklin's Gardens for us! We showed resilience and determination today and it payed off. We are so grateful for all your support today⚡️💜 . Thank you @harlequinswomen for the game! It was a special day 💜. 📸 @benlumleyphoto
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Lightning steal the show! What a win!. 🐻 22-31⚡️
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⭐Lightning would like to wish @carysw11 the best of luck as she takes a break from rugby to complete her initial officer training in the @RoyalAirForce!. Over the past 2️⃣ years she has made a massive impact to the #Lightningfamily & will be greatly missed! 💜. #LightningStrikes
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🤩 @EmilyScarratt @WorldRugby Women's 15s Player of the Year! 🤩. What a woman! . #LightningStrikes #WorldRugbyAwards
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Trio of Red Roses re-sign ✍️. We’re delighted to announce that Cath O’Donnell, Sadia Kabeya, and Helena Rowland have all committed their future to Loughborough Lightning!. Read more about this exciting news below:. #LightningStrikes #LightningFamily.
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Lightning win it at the death!!!!!. ⚡36-34 ✈️
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We are delighted to announce that Lightning Head Coach @RhysEdwards_10 has been appointed as Director of Rugby at @lborouniversity. 👏🏉. He will continue in his role as Head Coach for the upcoming season as well as taking up the new position. ✍️
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It’s all over and it’s a big win for Lightning at Epinal Way!. #LightningStrikes . ⚡️ 45 – 21 ✈️
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Amazing to see that 7⃣ Lightning players have been awarded full-time contracts with @EnglandRugby . ⚡️ @katymc10 .⚡️ @sarah_hunter8 .⚡️ @EmilyScarratt .⚡️ @Justo3590 .⚡️ @_cathodonnell .⚡️ @carysw11.⚡️ @BrownBear_93. 🗣️ Reaction here: #LightningStrikes
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5️⃣5️⃣ YES SCAZ!!!!!. Scarratt reaches over to ground to secure a bonus point after another mazy run from Scurfield!. ⚡ 22-10 💫
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What it’s all about 🫶🏻. @RedRosesRugby stars @EmilyScarratt & @huntie_1 meet Lightning super fan Eilah 💜
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New Signing ✍️. We are pleased to announce England u20 international Daisy Hibbert-Jones has joined the #lightningfamily for the 22/23 season!. Welcome Daisy!!. #lborofamily #lightning #lightningstrikes
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🚨TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨. It’s semi final time! Here’s the team to play @SaracensWomen . ⏰230pm KO.🏟 Stone X Stadium. Link to tickets in our bio or if you can’t make the game, register to watch it here: @Premier15s @LboroSport . #LightningStrikes
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𝘿𝙀𝙍𝘽𝙔 𝘿𝙀𝙇𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏 ⚡. We take maximum points from a thrilling @ThePWR encounter with Leicester Tigers!. ⚡ 36-24 🐅. #LOUvLEI | #PoweredDifferently
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𝗨𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 😮. There’s only one word to describe this 5̶0̶/̶2̶2̶ 𝟮𝟮/𝟮𝟮 from @EmilyScarratt 👏🏻 . Lightning are back in action at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens this Saturday against @harlequinswomen (kick-off: 2pm). 🎟️ £7.50 // £3*.
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What a great game between @EnglandRugby and @RugbyCanada 🙌🏼 congrats to our 6 Lightning stars out there today!⚡️⭐️
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Congratulations to our Six Nations Grand Slammers!
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1️⃣7️⃣0️⃣3️⃣ It’s a record Loughborough Lightning attendance at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens. Thank you for your support 👏🏻 . #LightningStrikes
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💜 4️⃣ 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘀. Loughborough Lightning rugby players, coaches and staff are united in our love and support for our teammate and friend, Emma Wassell. Full story ⤵️.
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We’re back to winning ways at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens!. ⚡️ 38 - 15 🦈
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💜 We proudly present your Loughborough Lightning squad for @Premier15s 2019/2020 season ⚡. #Squadgoals #LightningStrikes
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On her Lightning debut @emmacwassell is our @ComputacenterUK Player of the Match! Congrats Emma - welcome to the team 💜. #Lightningstrikes
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🟣| 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 . Your Lightning team to face @Glos_PuryWRFC this Saturday. 💪 @EmilyScarratt is back . 📍1st XV Pitch .⏰KO 13:00.🎟Link in Bio.📺 @Premier15s . #lightningstrikes . @LboroSport @Premier15s
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4️⃣7️⃣ Emily Scarratt’s return to the pitch is complete for this evening, it’s good to have you back, Scaz. 📸 Pinnacle Photo Agency
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75 | FULL TIME - LIGHTNING WIN!. A close, physical game with both teams having moments of brilliance. Thank you @Glos_PuryWRFC, see you on the return fixture. ⚡️32 - 26 🔴⚪️. #LightningStrikes
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Congratulations to our 6 Red Roses!. Morwenna Talling, Cath O’Donnell, Helena Rowland, Detysha Harper, Sadia Kabeya and co-captain Sarah Hunter are all part of the squad for the upcoming 6 Nations!. #RedRoses #6Nations2023 #LightningStrikes #WhereHistoryBegins
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New Signing ✍️. We are pleased to announce the signing of Wales international Hooker Molly Kelly . Welcome to the #lightningfamily. #lborofamily #lightning #lightningstrikes
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In support of #IWD21, today we celebrate women & girls in rugby 🏉 Head to our Instagram page to view the full video that profiles the challenges our players have faced in their journey. @LboroSport - powered by @Kukri_Sports.Lightning - proudly sponsored by @ComputacenterUK
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PLAYER OF THE MATCH | Congratulation to @rach_malcolm who is our @ComputacenterUK player of the match. Hear her thoughts on the game below ⬇️⬇️. #LightningStrikes
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🚨 ROUND ONE 🚨. Lightning kick start their 21/22 @Premier15s campaign against defending champions @HarlequinsWomen this Sunday . Make sure you follow our live tweets on Sunday for all the action ⚡💜 . #LightningStrikes #rugby #womeninsport #rugbyagainstracism
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🤩 Amazing having 3️⃣ players named in the best 10 women rugby union players in the world!!. 👏🏼 @EmilyScarratt @LarkDavies @rach_malcolm. #LightningStrikes .
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A phenomenal year from a phenomenal player!. Congratulations to @SadiaKabeya Red Roses Player of the Year!. #LightningRugby #WhereHistoryBegins.
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So good to see Emma Wassell back at cinch Stadium today (you too Helena 💜)
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Here is your first Lightning side of the season to face Wasps in the Allianz Cup. With several debuts it will be an exciting day for many!. 📍 Twyford Avenue Sports Ground, London, W3 9QA.⏰ 13:30 KO. #lightningstrikes #lightningfamily
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WHISTLE HAS GONE! .Final score ⚡️41-22🐝.great shift from all the girls.
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Let’s hear it for Helena 👏🏻 . @ThePWR Player of the Week for Round 9 is our very own @HelenaRowland99 after her 15-point haul against Trailfinders Women. #LightningStrikes⚡️
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𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 ✍️. From across the pond, welcome Bulou Mataitoga and Hallie Taufoou 🦅💜⚡️. #lightningstrikes
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🐐 🤝 🐐. Who better to present Katie Trevarthen with her embroidered 💯th appearance shirt this evening ahead of Saturday’s clash with Harlequins than Lightning and England legend, @sarah_hunter8 👏🏻 . #LightningStrikes⚡️
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Bank Holiday Bonus! . We’re delighted to confirm that @Scotlandteam international @emmacwassell has signed a new Lightning contract! . Full story in the link 🔗 .
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75 | FULL TIME. As the ball fly's through the post's the final whistle is blows and Lightning take their first win of the season @Premier15s 💪. 📸- Simon Hall. ⚡️29 - 7 🦈. #LightningStrikes
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An update on Emma Wassell 💜.
How her 'rugby family' helped nurse international Emma Wassell through tumour surgery after her mum's death
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We could not be prouder to have such a fantastic player and person as part of our #lightningfamily . 💜💜@EmilyScarratt 💜💜. #LightningStrikes.
A key player in the Six Nations and women’s Super Series for @englandrugby, the World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Year in association with @mastercard is Emily Scarratt #WorldRugbyAwards
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The end of an era 🩷💜⚡️. After eight seasons at Lightning and more than 15 years associated with @LboroSport - @rach_malcolm will leave the club at the end of the 24/25 season, which concludes with Friday’s game against Trailfinders at cinch Stadium.
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👏Congratulations to our 6⃣ Lightning players selected for the @EnglandRugby Women U20s squad for the 2019/20 season!. Read more ➡ #LightningStrikes
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MASSIVE SIGNING NEWS | 🚨 Lightning Rugby has bolstered their side with the signing of @scottishrugby Centre @hnelly12 ahead of 2019/20 @Premier15s season!. 📝- #LightningStrikes #LboroFamily
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70 | LIGHTNING WIN. After a furious and frantic game Lightning come out top with a bonus point win. ⚡️ 29 - 21 🍒. #LightningStrikes
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🚨LIVE STREAM NEWS 🚨. Who is excited to watch Lightning live??. We are excited to confirm that we will be live streaming our game against @DMP_Sharks on Saturday!. Link to follow 😄. #LightningStrikes
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🤝 | Loughborough Lightning have secured their place in the next three-year league structure of the Tyrrells Premier 15s following a league-wide audit. ⚡ . 🗞️ - #LightningStrikes
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LAST PLAY PENALTY TRY!. @LightningRugby win 41 - 40 against @Glos_PuryWRFC . WHAT A MATCH. #Lightningstrikes #Wherehistorybegins #Premier15s.
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Incredible news today as it is confirmed that we have been offered a place in the next cycle of the Allianz @Premier15s competition from the 2023-24 season 🙌. #LightningStrikes⚡️.
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𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞!. Loughborough University progress through to the BUCS National Championship final after a thrilling victory over Exeter!. #LightningStrikes⚡️
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A huge congratulations to @Daisyhj1 on her call-up for England's WXV campaign 🌹. We also wish @SadiaKabeya well in her recovery after she was ruled out of the tournament 🙏.
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Wishing you a Merry Christmas, from everyone at Loughborough Lightning ⚡️
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𝐓𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 ⚡. We are delighted to announce that Rachel Taylor will be joining the Loughborough Lightning coaching team ahead of the 2025/26 season!. Full story in the link ⤵️.
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𝐁𝐨, 𝐕 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐒𝐀…. Red Roses debutant Bo Westcombe-Evans with her match shirt ahead of today’s clash with the USA (kick-off: 8.30pm UK time). 🎥 BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and the BBC Sport app
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