When you walk across the University of Leeds campus, it is rare if you don’t see someone wearing the beloved ¼ zips or showing off their societies new merchandise. However, a brand-new clothing company, ‘The […]
Record Number of Non-White Players in England Team
With the new English squad being announced just days ago, the number of Black players picked has dramatically increased from years ago. Out of the 30-man squad, 11 of the footballers are classed as ‘BAME’, a figure which would essentially make up a starting line-up.
Women’s Rugby Union Team are crowned the Best Sports Society at the Rileys
Image Credit- @Ed Barnes The Leeds University’s women’s rugby union team won the highly sought- after award as societies came together to celebrate a memorable year at Leeds University. The event, which took place virtually […]
Sport England sets up a £195 million package to help sport through the Coronavirus pandemic.
Image Credit- Sport England Linkedln The company, who pride themselves on ‘working towards an active nation where everyone feels able to do physical activity, regardless of their age, background or gender’, is ensuring people can […]
6 Worst Sports for the Environment:
Image Credit- The Green Optimistic Whilst sport is hugely beneficial for both physical and mental health, some sporting activities can be harmful to the environment. Here’s a roundup of the Gryphon’s top six: Skydiving. Whilst this […]
Leeds United top the Championship but concerns over Coronavirus grow
Image Credit- Daily Mail Leeds United have introduced new training ground measures at Thorp Arch in a bid to prevent Marcelo Bielsa’s promotion chasing squad from catching the virus. The Whites are in poll position […]
Is Coronavirus Threatening Sport?
Image Credit- San Francisco Chronicle Sporting events across the globe are being affected due to increasing concerns of how quickly coronavirus is being spread. It is the illness the whole world is talking about, with […]
Sports Societies Reveal Complaints About The Edge
Multiple student sports societies have come forward to complain and vent their anger and frustration with The Edge, the sports and fitness complex at the University of Leeds for what they have described as poor […]
Leeds Dancers Dazzle Nottingham.
The Ballet Society, the Modern Dance Society and the Irish dancing society from the University of Leeds proved they were a force to be reckoned with this weekend, bringing home trophies in an annual University […]
Flippin Fabulous! The biggest annual gymnastics display returns to Leeds.
In a celebration of gymnastics of all ages and abilities, Leeds GymFest returned to the First Direct Arena in Leeds, where 1,300 gymnasts gathered to showcase their routines. The Gryphon went with Leeds Student Television […]
2012: A Year in Sport
Image Credit: Evening Standard Very rarely does a programme have 52 million viewers, let alone 90% of the British population tuning in. However, London 2012 Olympics proved that not only is the Olympics a fantastic […]
Who is the Most Successful Sportsman in 2019?
Image Credit- BBC To celebrate International Men’s Week, The Gryphon takes a look at who is the most influential British sportsman of 2019. The Cricket World Cup, the Rugby World Cup, the extremely tight title […]