During their match against Leeds Beckett, the Women’s Rugby Union’s First Team won 19-12 setting a first for Headingley Stadium. The University of Leeds recorded a monumental win in the inaugural Women’s Rugby Varsity match at […]
Beckett Preparation Proves Pivotal
Leeds Beckett claim victory in tennis, with extra preparation and funding providing them with the edge. With 24 fixtures taking place in one day, consisting of men and women’s top three teams, it is safe […]
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 […]
Loss for Basketball Team as a Shot at Glory slips through their Fingers
The University of Leeds suffered a heartbreaking defeat to Leeds Becket, the game finishing an extremely close 65-63.
Men’s Two’s Too Good for Beckett
Derby day finally dawned – for the University of Leeds footy boys it was time for the short trip to the Leeds Beckett Campus in what was set to be a scintillating day of football. All 4 teams were to meet their rivals head to head in arguably the most competitive fixture of the year.
Brave Defeat for Women’s Football Varsity
Image Credit: [Leeds University Union Women’s Association Football Club] In a competitive fixture, the women’s second football team suffered a narrow defeat to arch- rivals Leeds Beckett. There was a nervy start for both sides, […]
The Rise, and Rise, of Rugby in Georgia
The list of countries where rugby is the national game is a vanishingly elite band. Most sports fans might reel off New Zealand, Wales, South Africa and at a push the Pacific Island nations. One that won’t be on the tip of most tongues is the former Soviet state of Georgia, who faced up against a much-fancied Wales outfit in their tournament opener. A slick first half from Warren Gatland’s men put the game beyond doubt, but an evenly fought second reflected the battling qualities of the Georgians.
Ferrari & Leclerc Rejoice at Monza
White wine with chicken. Pitta with humous. Ferrari winning in Italy. Is there anything more natural, or fitting? Yet this is Ferrari’s first Monza win in nine years, as Leclerc secured victory – and it wasn’t without controversy.
Triumph for Teenage Sensation
Bianca Andreescu becomes the first teenager to win her maiden Grand Slam since Maria Sharapova at Wimbledon in 2004. The Canadian defeated Serena Williams, 37, in straight sets in the all North American US Open Final; meanwhile, Nadal edges one closer to Federer in overall Grand Slam titles, as he played with equanimity in the deciding set against Russia’s Daniil Medvedev.