Loughborough Lightning delivered a dominant performance against Leeds Rhinos, winning 70-43 in round two of the Netball Super League season. The victory at Canon Medical Arena in Sheffield propels Lightning to the top of the early standings with six points from their opening games. Coach Vic Burgess praised his team's execution after a challenging start.

Lightning overcame a one-point deficit early, surging ahead with a 13-goal run to lead 37-24 at halftime. The visitors never looked back, showcasing their depth and tactical discipline. Nat Panagarry, a three-time title winner with the team, marked her 200th NSL appearance in the impressive win.

In the other Friday match-up, defending champions London Pulse narrowly defeated Dragons 51-50 at Cardiff House of Sport. The Pulse held off a late charge to maintain their perfect start to the season, joining Lightning with two wins from two games.