British netball wants to turn professional, but there are risks in making money the goal

There was some football on over the same weekend, and a music festival too. But despite the distractions of the Euros and Glastonbury, on June 29 2024, 8,000 British netball fans watched Loughborough Lightning successfully defend their Super League title against Manchester Thunder.

For Lightning’s supporters, it was an emotional end to the season. But for another team, Severn Stars, it was a particularly poignant day. As well as losing their third place play off match...