Netball Super League 2026: Loughborough Lightning beat Leeds Rhinos, London Pulse fend off Dragons
Loughborough Lightning overcame a “tough” opening to strike down Leeds Rhinos 70-43 in round two of the Netball Super League season.
The win at Canon Medical Arena, in Sheffield, puts the visitors top of the early standings with six points from their opening games.
Speaking on Sky Sports, Lightning coach Vic Burgess, said: “I’m really happy with the scoreline, really pleased with the win today.
“It’s been great to see such a solid team performance. Everybody that took the court did exactly what we asked of them.”
From 24-23 behind, Lightning went on a scoring streak to lead 37-24 at the midway point and never looked back.
“The first quarter was tough, I’m really pleased with all of the girls’ performances,” Burgess said.
Lightning co-captain Nat Panagarry, a three-time title winner with the team, made her 200th appearance in the NSL.
In the other Friday match-up, defending champions London Pulse held off off a late charge from Dragons at the Cardiff House of Sport, triumphing 51-50 to also make it two wins from two.