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London Pulse advance to Netball Super League grand final over Lightning

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 5:31 PM

Last updated Jun 13, 2026

London Pulse advance to Netball Super League grand final over Lightning
Summary

London Pulse secured their spot in the Netball Super League grand final with a 60-56 victory over Loughborough Lightning on June 13 at the Lee Valley Velopark. Pulse took a close lead at halftime and maintained their advantage throughout to win the preliminary final. Liv Tchine led the scoring for Pulse with 30 goals, while Sophie Kelly contributed 22 goals and was named player of the match. This victory sets up a rematch with AO Manchester Thunder, who previously defeated Pulse in the major semi-final. The grand final will take place on June 20 at Co-op Live in Manchester.

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  • •Pulse won 60-56 against Lightning in the preliminary final.
  • •Liv Tchine scored 30 goals for Pulse.
  • •Sophie Kelly was named player of the match with 22 goals.
  • •Pulse previously lost to Thunder in the major semi-final.
  • •The grand final is scheduled for June 20 in Manchester.
Latest Updates
  • 5:31 PMYahoo Sports — Champions Pulse beat Lightning to reach grand final
  • 5:28 PMBBC Sport — Champions Pulse beat Lightning to reach grand final
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Defending champions London Pulse progress to the grand final of Netball Super League with a 60-56 win over Loughborough Lightning.

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Defending champions London Pulse progress to the grand final of Netball Super League with a 60-56 win over Loughborough Lightning.

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