As Leeds Varsity draws ever closer the tension is beginning to rise as both University of Leeds and Leeds Beckett prepare for the biggest sporting event of the year. Women’s lacrosse club captain Sophie Wimble […]
Sport | Uni fight hard against impressive Met
Leeds Uni Rugby League had a sterling match against their Metropolitan rivals. They lost the match 44-20 but it was one of the closest games against Met all season. Playing at Headingly Stadium (hallowed ground) […]
Sport | Unbeaten rugby league side are ready for Varsity
After going unbeaten in the league, Leeds Uni’s rugby league side are preparing to take on Leeds Met in a Varsity showdown on Friday May 2. Uni lost the same fixture against the country’s most […]
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 | 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 | 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 – 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 | 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 – Gryphons grab last minute win
The Men’s 1st Hockey game began with all the characteristics of a classic Varsity encounter and finished with a last minute show-stopper fit for the occasion. The first half was a cagey and nerve-ridden affair […]
Fashion I Shoot – Playing the Field
LSi Fashion heads to Weetwood in true sporting style. Shoot Director: Danielle Jaques Stylists: Olivia Lowden and Emma Clark Stylist Assistant: Laura Forrest Photography: Alice Greenfield Model: Anna Foster