London Pulse keep their hopes of a back-to-back Netball Super League title alive by beating Loughborough Lightning in a preliminary final. The win puts Pulse through to a final against Manchester Thunder in Manchester. After securing their place, Pulse make a direct warning to Thunder, saying they are “coming to spoil the party.” The reports agree that Pulse’s victory over Loughborough Lightning is the key result that extends their title bid, while Thunder reach the final from the other side of the competition. Both outlets present the matchup as a decisive next step toward the championship, with Pulse positioning themselves as challengers despite the final being held in Manchester. Overall, the coverage focuses on Pulse’s preliminary-final success and their message ahead of the final against Thunder, where the Netball Super League title race will be settled.