England go into Fridays crucial World Cup qualifier against Montenegro with a surprisingly strong bill of health. Minus the absence of Ashley Cole due to a rib injury he sustained against Norwich on the weekend, […]
Sport | Rugby Union the focus for Uni this week
After a hectic Wednesday of sport last week, the majority of societies are able to rest-up before starting their BUCS League competitions. That is unless you are involved in Rugby Union, whose 1sts lost out […]
Sport | Premier League round-up
Inspiration is found in the unlikeliest of places. When Manchester United trailed at the Stadium of Light, to the only winless team in the League with David Moyes staring down the barrel at United’s first […]
Sport | Varsity – Brave defending not enough for Women's 1sts
As the rain held off for 90 minutes, both sides played out a scrappy but entertaining fixture without having to dodge any puddles. Met made the most of their home advantage, starting brightly and pushing […]
Sport | Varsity – Professional edge gives Met Basketball victory
Facing a Leeds Met side at the ‘Arena’ that benefit from a professional programme and funding was always going to be a tough task but a veteran Uni team were determined not to let their under dog […]
Sport | Varsity – Football 3rds lose out to strong Met
The University of Leeds Men’s Football 3rds lost out 3-0 to a strong Leeds Met side in a competitive encounter at Headingley Campus. In dreary conditions the first half started ferociously; both teams clearly up […]
Sport | Varsity – Netball Summary
1st Team Match Report – For the Netball 1sts, Varsity this year was always going to be tough. The girls knew what to expect from Met – a well contested physical game right to the […]
Sport | Varsity – Uni women shine despite Badminton loss
Leeds University ultimately lost out in the badminton despite a valiant effort. The men’s 3rd team, despite winning a thrilling three-set match 21-15, 18-21, 21-19, lost their other three singles matches, although the margins were […]
Sport | Varsity – Athletics glory for Met
The Leeds Uni Athletics Club got their Varsity meet off to the best of starts with Lucy Crookes winning the women’s 3000m with relative ease. This was followed up well by Chris Smith who ran […]
Sport | Uni Hockey domination continues in Varsity
In true Varsity style, the crowds gathered on a very rainy Wednesday afternoon to watch Leeds Uni 1st XI Hockey take on Leeds Met. And after a just a few minutes, they were rewarded for […]
Sport | Varsity – Passing football pays off for Leeds Met
In a match full of intensity and tough tackling, as befits the occasion, both teams elected to try and play out from the defence rather than hit it forward early, despite the adverse weather conditions. […]
Sport | Varsity – Gryphons grab last minute win
The Men’s 1st Hockey game began with all the characteristics of a classic Varsity encounter and finished with a last minute show-stopper fit for the occasion. The first half was a cagey and nerve-ridden affair […]