Loughborough Lightning have re-signed Scotland international Leia Brebner-Holden ahead of the 2025/26 season.
The 22-year-old was named in Scotland’s Rugby World Cup extended training squad earlier today alongside her Lightning teammates Helen Nelson, Anne Young, Elis Martin and Becky Boyd.
Brebner-Holden arrived at Lightning in October 2024 from fellow Premiership Women’s Rugby side Gloucester-Hartpury, and made 12 appearances in the 2024/25 campaign.
The scrum-half made her first-ever PWR start against Exeter Chiefs in January, and followed that up with her maiden league try against Leicester Tigers a week later.
A breakthrough season also saw her make a first Six Nations start, as Brebner-Holden featured in four of Scotland’s five games as she moved to nine senior international caps.
“The past season has really been an exciting one for me for both Loughborough Lightning and for Scotland,” said Brebner-Holden.
“I’ve really enjoyed the environment at Loughborough and working with so many quality players and coaches, and I feel I have made big steps as both a rugby player and as a person.“
Leia Brebner-Holden
“Getting my first PWR start was something I wanted to tick off, and I was pleased to do that at a fantastic venue like cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens, in front of our supporters.
“To follow that up with starts in the Six Nations was massive for me. I just want to keep on progressing for club and country, which made the decision for me to stay on at Lightning an easy one.
“I am looking forward to what is ahead and what we can achieve in the 2025/26 season.”
Lightning head coach Nathan Smith added: “We are really happy with Leia’s growth and development.
“Her performances have really improved and she’s gained confidence as the season progressed. I am really looking forward to seeing where she is at the end of next year.
“I think she’s had some exceptional performances in the Six Nations and we are hoping she has a great World Cup and comes back to us full of confidence.”
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