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Ilona Maher: The US star of British Premiership Women’s Rugby

Ilona Maher: The US star of British Premiership Women’s Rugby

Ilona Maher is redefining the game both on and off the pitch. Her move to the UK sees her reaching for new heights in Rugby, all while breaking barriers in sport for women through her promotion of femininity and body positivity
A guide to Campus League sport:  Here are the teams you should consider!

A guide to Campus League sport: Here are the teams you should consider!

In this guide to the Campus League, The Mancunion Sport highlights the leagues and teams available to get involved with in this sporting season!
Victory for MMU as Varsity returns for 2024

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 […]
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
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
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.
Movember at UoM

Movember at UoM

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

2022 Men’s Six Nations Preview

Who will emerge victorious at the Six Nations tournament?
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
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
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
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
Scandal at Sarries

Scandal at Sarries

Anthony Hayward delves into the turmoil at Saracens
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
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
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
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
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
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
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