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Why European rugby must not forget Italy

Why European rugby must not forget Italy

Italy’s narrow loss to England in the Six Nations was a reminder that it has the potential to compete with the very best in rugby
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UoMRFC suffer vengeance on derby day: UoMRFC 8-50 MMU

UoMRFC suffer vengeance on derby day: UoMRFC 8-50 MMU

After last year’s loss, MMU were out for vengeance
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Manchester is purple: UoM vs MMU’s first rugby varsity clash in six years doesn’t disappoint

Manchester is purple: UoM vs MMU’s first rugby varsity clash in six years doesn’t disappoint

Against the odds UoM pulled off a stunning derby win against rivals MMU. We give a match break down to see just how they did it.
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Movember at UoM

Movember at UoM

A look at how UOM sport is getting involved in this years Movember and how students can donate!
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2022 Men’s Six Nations Preview

2022 Men’s Six Nations Preview

Who will emerge victorious at the Six Nations tournament?
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Most influential black sports athletes

Most influential black sports athletes

Our Sports team has compiled a list of some of the most influential black athletes across sports history
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Racking up those air miles

Racking up those air miles

As part of our Climate Change issue, we take a look at some of the most outrageous distances covered by sports teams when travelling to their games
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Sonny Bill Williams: the most expensive man in world rugby

Sonny Bill Williams: the most expensive man in world rugby

Sonny Bill Williams’ recent switch made him the most expensive player in Rugby League history
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England stunned by fanatic French in Six Nations opener

England stunned by fanatic French in Six Nations opener

A World Cup hangover was the story in England’s Six Nations opener, as shown by Todd Barran
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Scandal at Sarries

Scandal at Sarries

Anthony Hayward delves into the turmoil at Saracens
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Six Nations 2020: England confident amongst flurry of Head Coach changes

Six Nations 2020: England confident amongst flurry of Head Coach changes

Tom Reynold previews the upcoming Six Nations
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Match report: Grand Final game a step too far for Salford’s dreamers

Match report: Grand Final game a step too far for Salford’s dreamers

Harry Robinson provides a match report of the highly anticipated Rugby League Grand Final between St Helens and Salford
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Typhoon Hagibis wreaks havoc as pool stage draws to a close

Typhoon Hagibis wreaks havoc as pool stage draws to a close

Joey Millington takes a look at Typhoon Hagibis and how it has impacted the Rugby World Cup
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Manchester’s University sports available for fun

Manchester’s University sports available for fun

Harry Deacon takes a look at just a selection of the number of fun sporting opportunities available to students at the University of Manchester
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Preview: Rugby World Cup 2019

Preview: Rugby World Cup 2019

Iwan Hopkins provides a preview to the most highly anticipated event of this year’s sporting calendar
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UoM and Salford Rugby League teams battle at Varsity

UoM and Salford Rugby League teams battle at Varsity

The University of Manchester and Salford Rugby League teams return to the Regional Arena for this year’s Varsity
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Six Nations: Round 5 Preview

Six Nations: Round 5 Preview

Arun Vaid previews the final round of the Six Nations which outlines the final matches and potential outcomes at the end of this Championship
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University sport round-up: Women’s Futsal 9-1 winners

University sport round-up: Women’s Futsal 9-1 winners

The University of Manchester has tonnes of sports teams, find out how they fared against some of their rivals
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Quidditch Premier League heads to Greater Manchester

Quidditch Premier League heads to Greater Manchester

Manchester are represented by the Northern Watch and newly-created Northern Angels
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Changing Rugby at UoM

Changing Rugby at UoM

Mia Gair sits down with Rugby Development Intern, Lucy Simper, to find out more about her role in changing female rugby participation at the University
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