Riders women
Paving the way for women’s British basketball
Creating a
Winning Legacy
Formation and Early Success
The Leicester Riders women’s basketball team was founded in 2011 and started off playing in the NBL Division Two. After one year in the league, the team gained promotion to Division One in which they finished fourth and earned a spot in the playoffs.
NBL Championship Triumph
For the 2013/14 season – the last in the NBL, the team finished fourth in the regular season and shocked England Basketball by winning their first playoff championship.
Entering the WBBL
The Riders joined the newly founded Women’s National Basketball League in 2014/15 and have made playoff appearances in every season.
Record-Breaking Season
2017/18 proved the Riders’ most successful season to date, after finishing with a 19-1 record and winning the WBBL Trophy Final.
Loughborough Basketball Programme Integration
Through the establishment of the Loughborough Basketball Programme, players who compete in BUCS Premier are also able to represent the Leicester Riders in the WBBL.
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Riders Women
Leading the Game
The Leicester Riders women play in the Women’s Super League Basketball, the top-level women’s basketball league in Great Britain.
The Leicester Riders have won four Titles, including three consecutive Trophy Titles and the 2021 Cup Title.
