• “There is a Real Togetherness Within the Team”: John Doherty Introduces Gaelic Football

    Kian Gadsby Despite being incredibly popular in its Irish home, Gaelic football barely gets a mention when discussing sports anywhere else in the world. However, this may be about to change. The sport has gathered a reputation for being an inclusive game, and with its captivating gameplay, popularity is...
  • ‘It’s an Adrenaline Rush’: Why Polo is Thriving at University of Nottingham

    Kian Gadsby Few sports carry the weight of history and prestige quite like polo. The sport has been played for thousands of years, with origins dating back as far as Ancient Persia, and the game even earned the moniker, ‘The Sport of Kings,’ due to its popularity with monarchs....
  • The Transition from Nuno to Ange: Blame, Change, and Demands at Nottingham Forest

    Sam Bunce Managers don’t often get the sack when their team is exceeding its own expectations and writing history. Yet, at Nottingham Forest Nuno Espirito Santo had led the club to qualify for European football for the first time in 30 years and reached the FA Cup semi-finals before...
  • Scaling New Heights: Beth McIntyre Discusses Climbing at UoN

    Kian Gadsby In recent years, the popularity of climbing in the UK has been on a meteoric rise. According to data from Statista, participation levels have increased by at least 1.5x compared to 2016, meaning there are now almost 400,000 people who describe themselves as regular climbers across the...
  • Northern Ireland Star Introduces UoN Volleyball

    Sam Bunce  The journey to representing your country requires gruelling commitment and dedication to something which may culminate either in your wildest dreams or leave you with a lot to be desired. No matter if you reach those heights, garner status, and fulfil your pursuit of successes, it seems...
  • UoN Padel: Spearheading the Growth of Emerging Racket Sport

    Sam Bunce Emerging seemingly out of nowhere, padel’s rapid rise has been like no other in recent years in the UK. Facilities are popping up all around the country as the sport has exploded in popularity thanks to its accessible and recreational appeal. Despite the public’s preoccupation with sports...
  • Preview: Rugby Start BUCS Season With A Bang

    Kian Gadsby After a relaxing summer, University of Nottingham sport returns, as the Rugby Union teams kick off their campaigns with clashes against midlands rivals Loughborough. As seasons go, the 2024/25 campaign was an illustrious one for the Green and Gold. A record-breaking 25 different teams won their National...