Frustration. That was the order of the day at Weetwood as Leeds were held to a 1-1 draw by Sheffield. The Gryphons began well and applied pressure with and without the ball, forcing mistakes from their […]
Sport | Hockey Women's 1sts – Leeds 3 – 1 Manchester
Leeds Uni 1sts secured their first victory of the season as they overcame a determined Manchester side in a closely contested encounter at Weetwood. In bitterly cold conditions, the game began as a feisty affair […]
Sport | Leeds record historic Netball win over Loughborough
The Leeds Netball 1sts recorded a historic first ever victory over sporting giants Loughborough in a pulsating 30-25 win at the Gryphon Sports Centre. The firsts have made an excellent start to the season, despite […]
Sport | Leeds foiled despite close contest in Fencing
On Wednesday Leeds Men’s 1st team fencing took on Durham 2nd. Even though they were facing a second team this was guaranteed to be a close match. Captain James Foreshaw admitted that was going to […]
Sport | BUCS Netball Summary
Leeds 2s v York St John’s 1s: 27 – 34 The match against York St John’s was always going to be difficult. Yet Leeds opened the first quarter with some excellent attacking play, taking on […]
Sport | Clark strikes at the right Tyne in Hockey
The LUUMHC 3rd team opened their BUCS campaign at home on Wednesday to Newcastle 3rds at a wet and windy Weetwood. Leeds dominated possession from the outset with Ed Sykes and Xander Cullum controlling the […]
Sport | Uni bested by champions Durham
Approaching Weetwood South on Wednesday lunchtime, there was an overwhelming temptation to write this report from the comfort of my car, despite the torrent of rain on my windscreen obscuring my view. Leeds’ 1sts might […]
Sport | Society in focus – Horse Riding
Following the Horse of the Year show, we here at LS Sport got to wondering how keen riders could get involved at University. We caught up with LUU Horse Riding’s Sophia to learn more. As […]
Sport | Met out for revenge after Varsity defeat
After a sparse week of BUCS home fixtures, Leeds play host to some of the most competitive fixtures in their sporting calendar. First up, in the Premier North A, the Rugby Union Men’s XV take […]
Sport | Beaumont on song as Leeds win on the Tyne
The Rugby Union 1st XV travelled to Northumbria for their first BUCS league game of the season looking to make a strong start to the campaign. Playing against a strong wind both sides made a […]
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 | Sport Society Showcase
Leeds University Union have around 50 sports and martial arts clubs to choose from, and LS Sport have handpicked four of the most unique and exciting on offer. Korfball Korfball is one of the most […]