2026 | AO Manchester Thunder Netball

Slater Heelis appointed Official Legal Partner of AO Manchester Thunder

March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

AO Manchester Thunder is delighted to announce Slater Heelis as the Club’s new Official Legal Partner, marking the start of a partnership rooted in shared values around performance, inclusion and community impact. Slater Heelis is a respected, full-service law firm with deep roots in the Northwest and a strong commitment to supporting organisations that make a positive difference. Through this partnership, which includes firm branding on all squad dresses, Slater Heelis will play an important…

The AO Thunder Way: In Conversation with Karen Greig Ahead of the New Season

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

Last season didn’t end the way we wanted it to. The 2025 Netball Super League campaign was one of disruption as much as determination. Injuries hit key areas. Pregnancy reshaped combinations. The league itself stepped further into its professional era, raising expectations across the board. AO Thunder stayed competitive, stayed in the fight, but ultimately fell short of the final. For a club built on lifting trophies, that stings. So as the new NSL season…

AO and Manchester Thunder announce the renaming of the team to AO Manchester Thunder

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

We are thrilled to announce a significant evolution in our strategic partnership with AO, the UK’s most trusted electricals retailer. Building on their successful collaboration, AO will extend its title sponsorship for another five years, cementing its commitment to the club and the sport, and will become the franchise name sponsor. From today, Manchester Thunder will officially be known as AO Manchester Thunder. This announcement represents the natural next steps for the partnership, which has grown…