Fixtures

British WBBL Women 11/01 13:30 1 Cardiff Met Archers Women vs Leicester Riders Women - View
British WBBL Women 11/08 18:00 1 Leicester Riders Women vs Sheffield Hatters Women - View
British WBBL Women 11/23 14:00 1 Manchester Basketball Women vs Leicester Riders Women - View
British WBBL Women 11/29 17:00 1 BA London Lions Women vs Leicester Riders Women - View
British WBBL Women 12/13 18:00 1 Leicester Riders Women vs Amanda Carreras - View
British WBBL Women 12/20 15:00 1 Leicester Riders Women vs Essex Rebels Women - View

Results

British SLB Women 05/03 16:00 3 Oaklands Wolves Women v Leicester Riders Women L 74-62
British SLB Women 04/26 16:00 - Oaklands Wolves Women v Leicester Riders Women L 88-64
British SLB Women 04/16 18:40 - Sheffield Hatters Women v Leicester Riders Women L 83-46
British SLB Women 04/12 12:00 - Durham Palatinates Women v Leicester Riders Women L 68-61
British SLB Women 04/05 17:00 - Leicester Riders Women v Caledonia Gladiators Women L 64-84
British SLB Women 03/29 14:00 - Manchester Basketball Women v Leicester Riders Women L 74-57
British SLB Women 03/22 18:00 - Leicester Riders Women v BA London Lions Women W 80-57
British SLB Women 03/15 18:00 - Leicester Riders Women v Nottingham Wildcats Women W 82-75
British SLB Women 02/28 16:15 - Leicester Riders Women v Cardiff Met Archers Women L 67-79
British SLB Women 02/22 16:00 - Essex Rebels Women v Leicester Riders Women L 76-71
British SLB Cup Women 02/15 19:00 - Oaklands Wolves Women v Leicester Riders Women L 90-53
British SLB Women 02/01 18:00 - Leicester Riders Women v Newcastle Eagles Women - View

The Leicester Riders are an English women's basketball team based in Loughborough, that compete in the Super League Basketball, the top league of British women's basketball.

History

The Riders' programme was founded in 2011 at Loughborough University, and entered the National Basketball League Division Two in its first season. In that inaugural season, the Riders finished second in the league and won the post-season playoffs, earning promotion to Division One which at the time was the highest level of women's basketball in the United Kingdom.

In 2014, the Riders were founder members of the newly established Women's British Basketball League and the programme became known as the Leicester Riders, in closer partnership with the club. The Riders won their first WBBL title in 2018, winning the first of three consecutive WBBL Trophy titles. The Riders won their first WBBL Cup in 2021, defeating the Sevenoaks Suns in the final in Manchester.

The Leicester Riders Women are a prominent and competitive basketball team based in Leicester, representing Great Britain in women's basketball. As part of the Leicester Riders organization, they are known for their dedication to excellence, skill development, and fostering local talent. The team competes in national leagues and tournaments, showcasing a dynamic style of play characterized by strong defense, fast-paced offense, and teamwork. With a passionate fan base and a commitment to promoting women's basketball, the Leicester Riders Women continue to grow their reputation as a leading team in the UK basketball scene.