Kabeya made her Lightning debut against her former club, Wasps, as a teenager back in September 2021, when she became Lightning player #93. 

She reached the 50-appearance milestone in Loughborough’s first-ever victory over Saracens in January 2025 at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens. 

The openside flanker is a contracted Red Rose having made her senior international debut against Canada in November 2021 and has gone on to become a core member of John Mitchell’s squad.

A world-class operator Kabeya extended her Lightning contract in February 2025 and is now one of the key leaders in the set up.