Sport Archive
28th April 2023
Meet the UoM Tennis Club: The 2022 Sports Club of the Year
With success not only being on the court, but in a rapid growth of members, UoM’s Tennis Club seems to be unstoppable in their trajectory to success. But, how do they do it?
7th April 2023
Harry Kane: Footballing legend or ‘Spursy’ bottle job?
Despite becoming Tottenham’s all time top scorer, Harry Kane is still yet to pick up a piece of silverware. Will this impact his legacy?
7th April 2023
“You’re avin me on ref” – The abuse of referees in football
Events at Old Trafford on Sunday must lead us to question whether football has an endemic problem with the abuse of referees.
25th March 2023
The Hundred Draft revealed: Manchester Originals sign Wolvaardt, Wellington and Turner
Manchester Originals adds to their men’s and women’s squads ahead of the 2023 edition of The Hundred.
20th March 2023
“Quite possibly the greatest thing on Earth”: The run-down on Non-League football
Despite the non-league element of the English game often being subjected to snobbery and low-level humour, Tom Woodcock uncovers why this part of football is in fact a hidden gem of the beautiful game
17th March 2023
Formula 1 vs political statements: A cause for concern?
F1’s political statement ban is causing a stir amongst drivers, with calls for a u-turn from the sports biggest stars.
17th March 2023
Why you should join UoM’s Water Polo club
Get involved with this unique yet dynamic sport that caters to all abilities and interests.
17th March 2023
Meet the MMA Society
Practising mixed martial arts is both a humbling and empowering experience as you will face your limitations but be presented with the opportunity to push yourself to overcome them. If you’re a student, now is the perfect time to enrich yourself in such a way by joining the UoM MMA society.
17th March 2023
Football Black List 2022 revealed: celebrating Marcus Rashford and Vincent Kompany amongst others
The Football Black List has selected inspirational black football figures in English football, including Marcus Rashford for their positive contribution towards the game
28th February 2023
MMA: Why you should watch the fastest growing sport
MMA is the combat sport that has surged in popularity, entrancing fight fans all around the world. From the intricacy of the brutal blows, to the sheer drama of each round, MMA is a sight to see.
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27th February 2023
Why do former private school pupils dominate university sports?
In the UK, there’s a systemic wealth divide in university sports. But where does this stem from? The Mancunion explores the legacy of sports growing up, with matches being gated rather than inclusive.
17th February 2023
Endometriosis: The underappreciated health condition that impacts female footballers
There are various health conditions that impact female footballers, but not their male counterparts, meaning conditions such as Endometriosis have been significantly overlooked
16th February 2023
Manchester Originals retain Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, and Sophie Ecclestone ahead of The Hundred 2023
As Manchester Originals reveal their retention list, sign up today for priority access to see the world’s best cricketers at Emirates Old Trafford, with tickets starting as low as £10!
10th February 2023
Four promotions in one season? Meet A Block Athletic
Despite no funding or coaching, the team are outperforming the University 3s and are approaching the summit of campus league football.
6th February 2023
Manchester triumphant with winning swim semester
“We’re confident for the semester ahead” says Swim Team President after UoM’s swim team makes an undefeated splash so far this year
13th December 2022
A game away: Spectating South Korea’s football culture
I attended the Yonsei v KU derby in Seoul, along with 50,000 other fans. It couldn’t have been more different from BUCS.
10th December 2022
“You might have heard there’s a football match on” – The build-up to the 2022 World Cup’s biggest showdown yet
Southgate’s England take on reigning champions France this Saturday in a once-in-a-lifetime World Cup clash
7th December 2022
The controversy continues: The OneLove armband U-turn
A look into the debate surrounding the Onelove armband controversy, highlighting the issues surrounding Qatar and its approach to LGBTQ+ rights.
3rd December 2022
No more heading the ball: The health hazards of the beautiful game
Scotland is leading the way in responding to football related head injuries
2nd December 2022
Review: Tyrants running game continues to dominate
Can the Manchester Tyrants keep up their good form? The Mancunion attends their latest match to find out