Loughborough Lightning (rugby union)

Loughborough Lightning is a women's rugby union team based in Loughborough, England. It is one of the founding teams in the Premier 15s, the top-level women's rugby union competition in England, established in 2017. The team is closely associated with Loughborough University and benefits from the university's sporting facilities and expertise. Loughborough Lightning aims to provide a high-performance environment for female rugby players, contributing to the development of the sport at both the university and national levels. The team's colors are typically associated with Loughborough University's sporting colors. Matches are often played at Loughborough University's grounds, attracting a local fanbase and contributing to the growing popularity of women's rugby.