Image Credit: [Leeds University Union Women’s Association Football Club] In a competitive fixture, the women’s second football team suffered a narrow defeat to arch- rivals Leeds Beckett. There was a nervy start for both sides, […]
The Rise, and Rise, of Rugby in Georgia
The list of countries where rugby is the national game is a vanishingly elite band. Most sports fans might reel off New Zealand, Wales, South Africa and at a push the Pacific Island nations. One that won’t be on the tip of most tongues is the former Soviet state of Georgia, who faced up against a much-fancied Wales outfit in their tournament opener. A slick first half from Warren Gatland’s men put the game beyond doubt, but an evenly fought second reflected the battling qualities of the Georgians.
Ferrari & Leclerc Rejoice at Monza
White wine with chicken. Pitta with humous. Ferrari winning in Italy. Is there anything more natural, or fitting? Yet this is Ferrari’s first Monza win in nine years, as Leclerc secured victory – and it wasn’t without controversy.
Triumph for Teenage Sensation
Bianca Andreescu becomes the first teenager to win her maiden Grand Slam since Maria Sharapova at Wimbledon in 2004. The Canadian defeated Serena Williams, 37, in straight sets in the all North American US Open Final; meanwhile, Nadal edges one closer to Federer in overall Grand Slam titles, as he played with equanimity in the deciding set against Russia’s Daniil Medvedev.
All Change as Rugby Union’s Finest Jet off to Japan
With the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan just days away, the 20 teams arriving on the shores of ‘the Land of the Rising Sun’ are preparing for what could be the most unpredictable World Cup yet.
World Cup Works Wonders
‘Football is a man’s game’ is often a statement made in recent years, with men receiving the majority of publicity and funding when playing for their team. However, due to the success of this summer’s Women’s World Cup, the rise of women playing football has been pronounced, so that in some countries the women’s game has become as high profile as the men’s.
Guiseley AFC: Martin’s hat-trick helps the Lions roar past the Bulls
Guiseley welcomed Hereford to a sunny Nethermoor Park for their 11th fixture of the 2019/20 National League North season. Both sides ended last season at the wrong end of the table (19th and 17th respectively), but, whereas Hereford sat 15th at the start of the day on 12 points, Guiseley had enjoyed better fortunes in the opening 10 games sitting in 5th position at the start of the day on 17 points.
A Fresher’s Guide to Sport at Leeds University
So, you’ve cancelled your gym membership and you’ve picked up the courage to move away from home. Want to stay fit and meet people with similar interests? Leeds University has so many sports clubs in-store that cater for all.
Return of the Pep
Two sides playing back to back, like Spurs and Manchester City have, is the footballing equivalent saying goodbye to a friend, that you end up going the same way as; both have run out of […]
Miraculous Messi’s Moment of Magic
Image Credit [OptaJoe] Lionel Messi scores his 600th goal amid Barcalona’s 3-0 rout of Liverpool. Before Wednesday’s thrilling encounter between two of the best sides in world football, Barcelona and Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp had said […]
Dirty Leeds? From Foul Play to Fair Play
Image Credit [NewsHub] Bizzare scenes at Elland Road where Marcelo Bielsa instructed his players to let Villa score. Many pundits predicted that Sunday’s meeting between Leeds United and Aston Villa would be a low-key affair […]
Face it Tiger You Just Hit the Jackpot
Image Credit: Getty Images Tiger Woods ends has won his fifth masters title after going 11 years without a major. After 11 years he’s finally back. Tiger Woods has won his fifth Masters title finishing […]