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 […]
Comment | Slobs, Snobs and Bigoted Banter
In principle, the idea of Varsity seems like a fantastic event; collaboration on such a scale with our neighbours down the hill is a rare occurrence and it’s a great opportunity for student sports clubs […]
Sport | Uni fall in Rugby after valiant effort against neighbours
Varsity may have been a week earlier, but the rivalry was still as strong on Wednesday, when LURUFC’s 6th team fought out a tough fixture against Leeds Met’s 4th side at Weetwood. In what turned […]
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 – Grand Finale victory eludes Uni
Rugby Union 1st XV Met 25 – 15 Uni The atmosphere was already electrifying. The usual chants were swinging between the two opposite sides of Headingley Stadium like a pendulum. Everything was ready for another […]