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Victory for MMU as Varsity returns for 2024
It was a day to remember for Manchester Metropolitan as they finished their season on a high, ousting the University of Manchester 20-38 in a thrilling comeback for The Manchester Varsity Series. At last, Varsity returned to a ticketed event, sold-out by both universities. As kick off approached, supporters were primed and ready to enjoy […]

FA Cup Semi Final: “Who is everyone talking about now? Certainly not the team that won.”
During a nail-biting and controversial match again Manchester Utd, the hopes of Coventry fans reached cloud 9

The new generation of F1 drivers: Wasted potential?
F1 is the highest class of international racing for single-seaters, but with such extreme competitiveness and only 20 seats on the grid what are the options available to talented drivers like Liam Lawson or Oliver Bearman?

Tyrants cruise to playoff victory against Stirling Clansmen. Final Score: 20 – 8
The Tyrants wrapped up the division title on the final day of the regular season against MMU and progressed to next round of the playoffs with a convincing win.

Memories of the game: A look back at favourite sporting moments
Whether it be on the world stage or during adolescence, there has been one sporting moment that has stuck with everyone. Explore the emotional and accelerating seconds that remain with our team to this day

The not-so-secret epidemic of neglect in women’s football
The dismissal of Sheffield United’s Jonathan Morgan ripens the discussion regarding the safeguarding issues in women’s football

Tyrants pull off incredible comeback in a playoff thriller against Warwick. Final score: 33-30.
A blocked field goal on the final play of the game sealed another victory for the tenacious Tyrants who battled back from the brink of elimination to continue their postseason run. Down 21-8 in the third quarter, the game was nearly out of sight. Back came the Tyrants with two late touchdowns to win 33-30. […]

‘The shrill from the terraces’: Tracks that define the beautiful game for me
The intertwining of football and music is inevitable, and with it comes memories too vivid to be forgotten

The reality of being a girl who likes sports
The 00s was an era known for misogyny and questionable outfits. I endured both, the only difference? The misogyny came from the pitch as a young girl desperate to play sports

The Olympics on Steroids: What are the Enhanced Games?
The Enhanced Games is an Olympic style event that allows the use of performance enhancing drugs, presenting us with either a potential spectacle or a sporting dystopia
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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

F1 Academy partners with Charlotte Tilbury for 2024 season
A huge announcement for the world of motorsport as F1 Academy is partnering with none other than Charlotte Tilbury

Did the 2023 F1 season push drivers too far?
Drivers are used to pushing themselves physically and mentally as high-performing athletes in the world of motorsport, but the 2023 season sparked discussions about driver welfare following an intense calendar and extremely demanding race weekends

F1 vs feminism: The impact of Susie Wolff allegations against female involvement in the sport
The 2023 allegations and subsequent investigations against Susie Wolff could have an impact on the role of women in motorsports

UoMRFC suffer vengeance on derby day: UoMRFC 8-50 MMU
After last year’s loss, MMU were out for vengeance

Sharks blown out of the water by Tyrants: Hull Sharks 12 – 28 UoM Tyrants
A comprehensive away day win by the Tyrants after early scare in Hull

Govan & Uni of Manchester FC: The prologue to a fairytale
Govan & University of Manchester FC, a purple wave soaring to new heights across every patch of velvet green

F1 winter break news including Hamilton’s shocking move to Ferrari
After Red Bull domination in the 2023 season the winter break wasn’t looking like anything special, but surprise driver moves, contract extensions, new team names and more have changed the trajectory of Formula One

‘Down the cherry’ – an evening watching greyhound racing
Animal rights concerns and declining audiences. We all know the talking points – but what’s watching greyhound racing actually like?

Fool’s Gold? Manchester United announce their new collaboration with The Stone Roses
Manchester United Football Club announce their new range of Manchester music-inspired merchandise, available from 8th February 2024