University of York's campaign ends on high

The men’s rugby first XV get to grips with Sheffield

10:35am Saturday 16th March 2013

RAMPANT University of York’s men’s rugby first XV followed up their promotion to the British Universities and Colleges Sports premier league by rounding off their campaign in style.

President prises key victory for University of York’s rugby union firsts

10:45am Saturday 9th March 2013

A LAST-GASP try by club president Hugh Draycock helped the University of York men’s rugby firsts snatch a 31-25 victory over Bishop Burton firsts.

Edgy conquest by University of York rugby union team

Action from the men’s  rugby union

11:16am Saturday 2nd March 2013

EIGHT wins on the spin were secured by the University of York men’s first rugby union team.

Three degrees of finals push for York teams

York’s women’s lacrosse team reached the Northern Conference Cup final. Picture: Oona Venermo

10:12am Saturday 23rd February 2013

A HANDSOME hat-trick was netted by the University of York as three teams qualified for the British Universities and Colleges Sports’ cup finals.

Mixed bag of results for University of York sports teams

Football action in blizzard conditions

11:39am Saturday 16th February 2013

THE University of York’s sports teams built up to this Sunday’s Varsity clash with Hull with a mixed bag of results.

Top-40 hit parade for University of York ranks

The University of York women’s football firsts, left, booked their place in the cup  semi-finals with a 4-2 win over  Leeds seconds

10:24am Saturday 9th February 2013

BIG wins for the first teams in men’s lacrosse, women’s hockey, men’s rugby and women’s football all bolstered the University of York’s British Universities and Colleges Sport top-40 quest.

Full complement of fixtures for University of York

The University of York women’s football team exert yet more pressure on Newcastle whom they trounced 11-0

7:00am Saturday 2nd February 2013

FOR the first time in 2013 the University of York revelled in a full complement of British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) fixtures.

Badminton conquest eases indoor anguish

9:00am Saturday 26th January 2013

For the second week in a row, the BUCS (British University and Colleges Sports) fixtures were held in winter’s grip.

Goals galore as York students topple Teesside 8-0

University of York’s hockey team in action during the latest round of BUCS  fixtures Picture: Scipion Emilien

9:49am Saturday 8th December 2012

THE last round of British Universities and Colleges Sport fixtures of the term signalled the end of an encouraging few months for the University of York’s sports teams.

In-form Stuart Bingham cashes in at UK Snooker Championship

Stuart  Bingham

11:10am Thursday 6th December 2012

STUART BINGHAM has more motivation than most to keep his williamhill.com UK Championship run going – his fiancée is spending all his money.

University of York’s fencers foiled by Northumbria

The University of York’s men’s lacrosse are pictured in action against Bangor University. Picture: Ewa Tarnowska

10:05am Saturday 1st December 2012

THE University of York’s usual array of British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) fixtures were hit by a spate of cancellations.

High five success for University of York in lacrosse

York University men’s lacrosse players turn up the heat

11:58am Saturday 24th November 2012

MEN’S lacrosse led the way for the University of York in their latest round of British Universities and Colleges Sports fixtures.

Plucky University of York 13 hold out after dismissal brace

York University rugby union men’s first team win a scrum against Liverpool. Pictures: Lily Grant

10:03am Saturday 17th November 2012

THE University of York's teams continued their push towards the top 40 in the national rankings after the latest round of British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) fixtures.

Dalton Harris’s double delivers delight for University of York

York University teams batle it out in fencing Picture: David Hoffman

11:10am Saturday 10th November 2012

A hectic day of British Universities and Colleges Sport with more than 40 fixtures involving York’s teams saw a series of solid results, most notably in football and lacrosse.

Uni soul power keep shocks to minimum

University of York volleyball men tackle Huddersfield. Picture: Philippa Grafton

9:00am Saturday 3rd November 2012

UNIVERSITY of York avoided too much Hallowe’en fright as they enjoyed a largely successful week in both league and cup clashes.

University of York's rugby union and hockey teams lead way

Action from the women’s hockey match

8:00am Saturday 27th October 2012

THE men’s firsts rugby union and hockey teams led the way for the University of York to push towards the British Universities and Colleges Sports top 40.

York University ranks rue missed chances as Durham snatch draw

University of York basketball team are pictured during their 42-41 defeat to Sunderland.  Pictures: Philippa Grafton

9:29am Saturday 20th October 2012

THE campus sport season began in earnest as teams from the University of York opened their campaigns in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) leagues.

York’s War of the Roses defeat sees Lancaster edge closer

10:54am Saturday 12th May 2012

THE University of York relinquished their grip on the Carter James Trophy as they lost their annual Roses Tournament against Lancaster University.

London Olympic Stadium honour for top university athletes

10:32am Wednesday 25th April 2012

Eight athletes from the University of York will line-up in this year’s British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Visa Outdoor Athletics Championships at the new Olympic Stadium in London next month.

York travel to Lancaster for 48th Roses tie

The University of York women’s rowing eight celebrate their victory over Lancaster on the River Ouse in the 47th annual Roses clash last year.

10:37am Wednesday 25th April 2012

THE universities of York and Lancaster are counting down to the 48th Roses sporting head-to-head.



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