Leeds Beckett claim victory in tennis, with extra preparation and funding providing them with the edge. With 24 fixtures taking place in one day, consisting of men and women’s top three teams, it is safe […]
Headingley Showdown sees Beckett re-gain Varsity title
Leeds Varsity 2019 was brought to a close with the traditional Rugby Union finale at Emerald Headingley Stadium. With the overall scores being well in Beckett’s favour, and the preceding Women’s Rugby Union match having been an absolute thriller in which Leeds University came out on top, the Varsity finale was a chance for the Gryphons to end the annual festival on a high.
Match Report: Leeds University 19-12 Leeds Beckett
The match started off with Leeds University on the back foot, with Leeds University fly-half, Hannah Morton, making a great tackle on Beckett’s left-winger, Olivia Almond. After a slightly cautious first five minutes, Leeds University […]
Loss for Basketball Team as a Shot at Glory slips through their Fingers
The University of Leeds suffered a heartbreaking defeat to Leeds Becket, the game finishing an extremely close 65-63.
Men’s Two’s Too Good for Beckett
Derby day finally dawned – for the University of Leeds footy boys it was time for the short trip to the Leeds Beckett Campus in what was set to be a scintillating day of football. All 4 teams were to meet their rivals head to head in arguably the most competitive fixture of the year.
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.
University of Leeds Break Varsity Duck with Maiden Victory
Image Credit: [Robbie Cairns] Uni Find the Magic Combination to End Thirteen Years of Hurt against Beckett. After 14 years in the wilderness, and thirteen straight Beckett victories, Leeds University were finally pronounced annual Varsity […]
Varsity Finale: Leeds Beckett 51-5 University of Leeds
Image Credit: [Robbie Cairns] Despite many knowing before kick-off that the University of Leeds had secured their first ever Varsity win, the atmosphere was no less electric than in years past. With the rugby union […]
Varsity: Historic win for Futsal
Image Credit: [University of Leeds Futsal] The University of Leeds Futsal team got off to a winning start on Sunday, with Varsity victory over Leeds Beckett. Leeds defeated a well-drilled Beckett outfit 8-5, with goals […]
Beckett Badminton Celebrate twelfth success
Although they might have lost the rugby finale, Leeds Beckett kept hold of their unbeaten Varsity record, winning the competition for the twelfth year in succession. They didn’t have it all their own way, as […]
Leeds Uni Men’s Volleyball lack the power to see off Beckett
Playing in the top tier of the Northern BUCS Men’s Volleyball league, Leeds University would surely have gone into the game as slight favourites over Leeds Beckett. With this being a Varsity match however, the […]
Six key moments in the Leeds Uni win over Beckett
Will Byron’s fantastic interception With Leeds 3-0 down in the opening stages of the first half and firmly on the back foot, Beckett come very close to the opening try but are denied by a […]