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About Loughborough Lightning
Loughborough Lightning is a rugby union club in Loughborough, Leicestershire, founded in 2017. It is Premiership Women's Rugby club based at Loughborough University, developing elite women's players.
The club is one of nine rugby union clubs we list in Leicestershire.
The team plays at the top level of the women's game. As a result, fans in Leicestershire can watch elite women's rugby union close to home.
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Loughborough Lightning is a rugby union club in Loughborough, Leicestershire, founded in 2017.
| Official name | Loughborough Lightning |
|---|---|
| Code | Rugby union |
| Based in | Loughborough, Leicestershire |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Ground | Sport Development Centre Loughborough University Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 3TU |
| Governing body | Rugby Football Union (England Rugby) |
| Contact | Phone, Email, Website – see Join & Contact |
Our Story
History of Loughborough Lightning
Loughborough Lightning arrived in 2017, during the professional era of women's rugby. The top flight relaunched as the Premier 15s in 2017 and became Premiership Women's Rugby in 2023.
The club is still young, yet it already plays a key role in the women's game. As a result, supporters in Loughborough, Leicestershire have a top-level team to follow.
2017
Founded
9
Years of History
Local Rugby
Rugby Union Clubs in Leicestershire
In total, Leicestershire has nine rugby union clubs in our directory.
- Hinckley RFC · Hinckley
- Leicester Tigers · Leicester
- Leicester Tigers Women · Leicester
- Loughborough RFC · Loughborough
- Lutterworth RFC · Lutterworth
- Market Harborough RFC · Market Harborough
- Melton Mowbray RFC · Melton Mowbray
- Wigston RFC · Wigston
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Contact Details
Loughborough LightningSport Development Centre Loughborough University Loughborough Leicestershire, LE11 3TU
Phone: 01509 226115
Email: rugby@lboro.ac.uk
Website: loughboroughsport.com/lightning
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Details checked 31 Oct 2026 from englandrugby.com.
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Where does Loughborough Lightning play?
The club calls Loughborough, Leicestershire home. Use the Google Maps link on this page for directions.
When was Loughborough Lightning founded?
Loughborough Lightning was founded in 2017.
How can I join Loughborough Lightning?
Contact the club using the details on this page and ask about the next training session.
Which other rugby union clubs are near Loughborough?
Nearby clubs in our directory include Leicester Tigers, Leicester Tigers Women and Market Harborough RFC. Each has its own profile below.
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