February, 2026 | AO Manchester Thunder Netball

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…