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Lightning seal hard-fought NSL win over Panthers

BBC Sport · May 8, 2026, 9:38 PM

Key takeaways

  • Tara St Clair Image caption, Loughborough Lightning were nine games unbeaten before being defeated by London Pulse last week
  • Netball Super League leaders Loughborough Lightning returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 76-60 victory over Birmingham Panthers on Friday.
  • Lightning, whose 100% record was ended by defending champions London Pulse last weekend, are now four points clear of second-placed Pulse at the top of the NSL table.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

Tara St Clair Image caption, Loughborough Lightning were nine games unbeaten before being defeated by London Pulse last week

Netball Super League leaders Loughborough Lightning returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 76-60 victory over Birmingham Panthers on Friday.

Lightning, whose 100% record was ended by defending champions London Pulse last weekend, are now four points clear of second-placed Pulse at the top of the NSL table.

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