A University official has warned that the future of Varsity could be in danger following disorderly behaviour at the men’s rugby final last Wednesday. Headingley Stadium has handed out a string of £1,000 fines to […]
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 […]
Tackling in Rugby: why schools shouldn't ban it
ACCORDING to 70 doctors and health experts, rugby is “a high impact, collision sport” and therefore tackling should be banned in school rugby, in order to prevent injuries to the children who play. This has undoubtedly […]
LURUFC Players Banned After ‘Inappropriate’ Social Media Activity
Three members of Leeds University Union’s Rugby Union Club have been handed a one week ban from matches and social events for ‘inappropriate’ behaviour on social media, with one of these members found to be […]
Tributes Paid to Rugby Union Legend Jonah Lomu
TRIBUTES have been pouring in for former New Zealand rugby union star and global icon Jonah Lomu, who died this week at the age of 40. Lomu scored 37 tries in 63 matches for New Zealand […]
The Gryphon Talks to England Women’s Rugby Captain Katy McLean
How did you first get into rugby? Rugby was massive in my family as my dad, my uncle, and my cousin all played, and my grandad would take me down to my local club South […]
Varsity finale blighted by fans
Gryphons suffer 13-27 defeat – Pitch invasions cut short match by ten minutes The University of Leeds’ rugby union team were unfortunate to be on the losing end of a spirited and physical encounter which would […]
Mature Baby Blacks topple English champions
England’s reign as champions of the under-twenty Rugby Union World Cup was brought to an end last night by a remarkably efficient New Zealand side, in a final that highlighted Rugby Union’s bright future. The […]
Stage set for Six Nations spectacle
There are few arenas more intimidating or spectacular than Cardiff’s Millenium Stadium on a wintery Friday night, but such a colosseum of noise, passion and hostility is what awaits an injury-stricken England in the 2015 […]
Sport | Rugby Union poised for Premiership return
The rugby world’s eyes have been diverted away from the men’s game recently as the Women’s World Cup in France took centre stage and for winners England the wait for glory finally ended after four […]
Sport | Six Nations – Triple crown in sight for England
One of the most exciting Six Nations for many years enters its fourth and penultimate round this week, with Ireland hosting Italy at the Aviva Stadium as they attempt to rekindle their championship hopes, Scotland hosting France […]
Sport |Tough test for Gryphons
Men’s Rugby Union Leeds Uni 1sts 7-40 Loughborough It was a disappointing end to an otherwise good match for Leeds on Wednesday. The home side were the first to score and everything looked even in […]