This year saw a magnanimous effort from University of Leeds sports societies as each took part in their own activities to raise money for men’s health and suicide prevention. Sport’s societies from the University of […]
Levi Davis: ‘Be Unapologetically Yourself’
Last month, the Ealing Trailfinders and ex-Bath rugby player Levi Davis told the world that he is bisexual, having previously come out to his then-Bath Rugby teammates in April.
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 […]
Wales Wyn Again for Warren’s Gat-trick of Slams
After Wales’ third Grand Slam victory under Warren Gatland, The Gryphon takes a look back at what each team can take away from the tournament leading up to the World Cup. [Image Credit: BBC] Wales […]
The Six Nations: What to Expect
Image Credit [Adrian Dennis] The Gryphon looks ahead at what to expect in the Northern Hemisphere’s premier tournament. February is upon us, which means only one thing; it’s Six Nations time. With this year also […]
Rhinos Finish Dismal Season with a Whimper
Image Credit: [Stephen Gaunt/ Touchlinepics] A disappointing end to the season as Leeds Rhinos lose 16-17 to Toronto Wolfpack. On a dreary Friday evening, Leeds Rhinos brought the curtain down on a disappointing season with […]
Tension mounts for Varsity 2018
Image Credit [Leeds Varsity] Despite the university year just starting, the University of Leeds sports teams’ preparation are well under way, training hard for their biggest sports extravaganza of the year: Varsity 2018. Occurring on […]
Leeds: Home of Sporting Greats
Image Credit [University of Leeds] Leeds, aside from the outstanding sporting teams that it possesses, also lays claim to having produced many a world-class sportsman and woman. The triathlon is but one example of this, […]
Uni ready for Beckett ahead of Varsity clash
With Varsity next week, The Gryphon Sport had the chance to speak with Jonny House, captain of the men’s rugby union team, about the upcoming Varsity game. It was a great result for you […]
Pitch Invader: Mum’s the word at this year’s Varsity
While there may not have been any streakers at Varsity this year, one player’s mum certainly gave it a good shot. Our photographer caught the moment the mum was escorted from the grounds by security […]
Thousands of pounds worth of damage caused at Varsity match
This year’s Varsity finale at Carnegie Stadium left the venue with thousands of pounds worth of damage, with some of the pitch invaders being roped in to help with the clean up operation. University Police […]