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

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

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

The Countdown To Christmas Starts Now! It’s December already, which means the Elves on the shelves are starting to cause chaos in your homes, and Christmas is just around the corner! Are you looking for the perfect Christmas present for the netballers in your life, and struggling to find a gift that isn’t socks, bubble bath, or a novelty mug they’ll never use? Good news – we’ve got something way better, by treating them to