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No foiling around with Fencing

One of the University of Manchester’s newest of competitive teams, the fencing team, have proven to be no pushovers. Entered into a national beginners’ competition, they certainly started off well with a number of fencers finishing in the last 16. To have such a great start was fantastic, but the team has rapidly built on […]

Ice Hockey Live Blog!

  Welcome to the Mancunion Sport live blog of the 2013 Ice Hockey varsity! Face-off at 7:30!

Armitage Centre renovated: ‘We wanted to create a world class venue.’

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 […]

Christie Cup swan song for netball teams

Leavers go out with a bang against Leeds and Liverpool

Manchester achieve fifth in Ultimate Frisbee nationals

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

A week in the life of a student journalist

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

Perfect finish for Manchester lacrosse

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

Interview: Conor McNamara

The Mancunion speaks to BBC commentator Conor McNamara

A step too far for Manchester’s squash team

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

Old Trafford added to Emirates catalogue

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

Touch rugby tour hits Manchester in style

Rugby begins its quest for an Olympic-style legacy

Khan seeks redemption on home soil

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

BUCS Gatorade Nationals: Report

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

The Voices of Sport

The Mancunion asks some of the country’s best sport broadcasters for their tips from the top

Manchester outclass hapless Liverpool

University of Manchester 4 – 0 University of Liverpool

Time to give homophobia the boot

In light of LGBT History Month, Andrew Georgeson looks to the future of homosexuality in sport

An evening with the Tyrants

Cal Millar enjoys the Superbowl afterparty with the Manchester Tyrants

Tyrants cage MMU Eagles

UoM Tyrants 30-14 MMU Eagles

Table tennis glory for Manchester women

UoM table tennis chair Den Chuang recalls how both women’s teams won their respective league titles.

Revival starts now for toothless Sharks

Cal Millar explores Sale Sharks’ woeful season so far… and how they can turn it around