BUCS results: 7/12/2011
Wednesday 7 December saw a reduced BUCS fixture list for Leeds University Union sports clubs. Below are the results. For further results, please go to bucs.org.uk. BASKETBALL 1st (M) Leeds Met 2nd Lost 73-62 BASKETBALL (W) Newcastle 1st Lost 72-69 FOOTBALL 2nd (M) Sheffield Hallam 2nd (CUP) Win 3-1 HOCKEY 2nd (M) Newcastle 2nd [...]
BUCS Results 23/11/11
On Wednesday Leeds Uni teams played a total of 55 fixtures, winning 32, losing 16 and drawing 7. BADMINTON 1sts (M): Leeds 6-2 Durham 1sts BADMINTON 2nds (M): Leeds 8-0 Sheffield 2nds BADMINTON 3rds (M): Leeds 8-0 Teesside 3rds BADMINTON (W): Leeds 8-0 Durham 2nds BASKETBALL 1sts (M): Leeds 90-48 Bradford 1sts BASKETBALL 2nds (M): [...]
Taekwondo Day Breaks The Mould
Last week LS Sport’s Andrew Belt witnessed something a little different as Leeds University’s Taekwondo Society staged the Yorkshire Open at the Edge. Here he reports on proceedings on what was a great day for all involved… Leaving the thick blanket of fog outside and entering Sports Hall 2 at the Edge last Sunday was [...]
Celtics down Tyrants to record first victory
After a disappointing loss against Sheffield Hallam Warriors last weekend, the Leeds Celtics had something to prove in their second game of the BUAFL 2011-2012 season, hosting the Manchester Tyrants. Jocelyn Payne and Robert Worboys watched the action unfold… Conditions were cold and damp, but the growing fog did not seem to impede the players’ visibility. [...]
Leeds edge John Moores in thriller
On a gloomy afternoon Leeds made the journey to Liverpool John Moores in a bid to keep their title hopes alive. The game got off to a frantic start which saw Leeds take an early 2-0 lead within the first five minutes thanks to goals from Joe Crame and Chris Sampras. Despite this early dominance [...]
Leeds pick up points in Liverpool
Men’s Hockey 1sts Liverpool John Moores University 3-4 University of Leeds On a gloomy afternoon Leeds made the long journey across the country to Liverpool John Moores, looking to keep their title hopes alive. The game got off to a frantic start that saw Leeds take an early 2-0 lead within the first five minutes, [...]
Ukraine, U-saw, U-conquered
On Wednesday, Leeds Rugby League 1sts faced opponents not from a different university, but a different country when they entertained the national Ukrainian team. Patrick Spicer Ward was on hand to see the Eastern Europeans triumph 30-10… The overcast weather and freezing air led to both teams conducting extensive warm-ups in attempt to overcome the [...]
Marquez sets out to re-write wrongs
Following the death of boxing legend Smokin’ Joe Frazier this week, Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marqeuz set out to hold the perfect tribute when they clash at the weekend. Charlie Grocott looks ahead to the fight… All eyes will be on the ring this Saturday in Vegas when Filipino phenomenon Manny Pacquiao aims to [...]
Durham halt Gryphon charge
Leeds Rugby Union 1sts were brought crashing back down to Earth on Wednesday as their great run of form was ended by an imperious Durham side. Nick Gandy writes… The Leeds Gryphons faced Durham University on Wednesday, the 2010 BUCS Champions, regarded as possibly the best university rugby team in the country. Durham lived up [...]