Sport Archive
Bigger than the SKUM of its parts.
A look at the more competitive side of Manchester’s most notorious sports team…
Marvellous Manchester bash Bradford in Cup
University of Manchester – 40
University of Bradford – 26
Player Profile – Claire Shutler
UMWRFC Scrum Half and University of Manchester Sports Scholarship Athlete
Manchester Women’s Hockey show closest rivals how it’s done
University of Manchester 1st XI – 4
Newcastle University 1st XI – 0
Where Are They Now – John Fashanu
Taking a look at what our favourite footballers of the past are up to now.
An English experience of the Super Bowl
The Mancunion reports on an American Institution live from Times Square
Sydney Swans are the team for me…
The first in a series articles from Sports Editor Paddy Madden as he looks at the Sports Scene down under from his Sydney base.
Giroud’s goals fire Montpellier into title contention
Thomas McMahon takes a look at the underrated French Ligue 1 title race.
FA Cup tie offers end to Race row.
Paddy Madden takes a look at this season’s most controversial issue so far…
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Manchester fall short in tight game
University of Manchester 2nds 14
University of Lancaster 2nds – 30
Player Profile: Olivia Thackray
UMWFC 1st XI Captain
Teams played for: Leeds United Ladies (2001-2010), Sevilla F.C. (Spain) (2010), University of Manchester (2008-12), England U15, U17, U19, U23
Manchester hockey’s misfiring costs them dearly as Newcastle rocket through to the next round of the cup….
Newcastle Men’s1st XI: 3
Manchester Mens’s1stXI: 0
Tiger tamed as the Rock rises
On a weekend where the much-trumpeted English cricket side fell flat on their faces to succumb to an embarrassing defeat to Pakistan in Abu Dhabi, it was wonderful to see another Englishman rise above an impressive array of stars to clinch a surprise victory in the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship.
Conte nurses ‘The Old Lady’ back to winning ways
Thomas McMahon takes a look at the resurgent Turin side
Where are they now? – Itzik Zohar
Taking a look at our favourite sportsman of the 90’s…
Where Are They Now? – Tony Yeboah
Tony Yeboah left his imprint on the beautiful game in a rather unique way.
A minute’s silence – Gary Speed.
The footballing world was shocked and saddened at the news of Gary Speed’s untimely passing. Remembered with fondness for a long career and an undeniable passion for the game, fans up and down the country are mourning his passing. With 85 caps Speed is Wales’ most capped outfield player, and holds the record for third […]
Manchester Power on in Cup campaign
University of Manchester Men’s 1st XI -4
University of Dundee Men’s 1st XI-1
Improved 2nd Half sees Manchester edge physical encounter
University of Manchester Rugby League 1st 44
Man Met Cheshire 1st 26