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30th September 2013

Manchester men’s rugby union team preparation for the varsity took a hit with a defeat against the University of Nottingham at the Armitage centre. The match started brightly for Manchester, crossing the try line after a grubber through from  Blyth, however, the ball was judged to have been knocked on over the line so the […]

30th September 2013

In 2002, the Armitage Centre was at the heart of the Commonwealth Games and it was seen as a highly valued asset for University of Manchester students. However, as the years went by, other facilities cropped up around the city to rival the Fallowfield sporting campus and students and the public alike became dissatisfied with […]

3rd May 2013

Live: UoM 6 – 1 MMU.

30th April 2013

Leavers go out with a bang against Leeds and Liverpool

29th April 2013

Welcome to our live coverage of the Manchester Rugby League Varsity.

28th April 2013

UMCC to take on old guard at Sale CC

26th April 2013

UoM v MMU at just £5 a ticket

24th April 2013

Welcome to our live coverage of the Christie Cup. It’s going to be a busy afternoon of sport, with 21 clubs in action today. Will Manchester be able to retain their crown?

11th April 2013

Manchester step up to host the games at the last minute after weather threatens the tournament

20th March 2013

The Mancunion speaks to BBC commentator Conor McNamara

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20th March 2013

Cal Millar talks about working for the Mancunion, Fuse FM and Fuse TV

20th March 2013

Andrew Georgeson reports from the action at Timperley Sports Club as Manchester’s 2nds faced Lancaster

19th March 2013

Victories for women’s Netball and Football cap exceptional seasons, whilst Volleyball and Table Tennis fall at the final hurdle.

19th March 2013

UMWRFC make history by partaking in a BUCS final for the first time.

12th March 2013

– University of Manchester 1-0 Newcastle University
– Manchester to face Birmingham in BUCS Trophy final

7th March 2013

Manchester men’s 1st team bow out of the BUCS trophy with a 5-0 semi-final defeat to Birmingham

7th March 2013

Lancashire’s home for 150 years is the latest stadium to welcome corporate sponsorship

7th March 2013

Rugby begins its quest for an Olympic-style legacy

7th March 2013

Sheffield to host the ‘Return of the King’ as Khan fights Diaz in April

1st March 2013

University of Manchester returns triumphant from 6,000-strong student games