2015 Varsity Series

“Oh, you play futsal. What is that again?” “Well, it’s a bit like 5-a-side football, but better.”  I can’t recall exactly how many times I’ve had that conversation in just one year with University of Nottingham (UoN) Futsal, but it sure has been a lot. I must confess that...

The University of Nottingham (UoN) clinched the 2015 Varsity Series with hockey victories for both the men’s and ladies’ sides over Nottingham Trent University (NTU) in what was a tense afternoon at Beeston Hockey Club. Knowing that two wins would seal the Series as well as a 9-0 mini-series whitewash...

The University of Nottingham (UoN) were edged by Nottingham Trent University (NTU) in the first official table tennis fixture in the Varsity Series, with the visitors winning the men’s and women’s singles as well as the women’s doubles at Jubilee Campus on Tuesday. UoN went into the table tennis...

The University of Nottingham’s American Football team lost 14-6 to Nottingham Trent University, which closed UoN’s Varsity Series lead to 9-7. The game that was much closer than expected, but it was easy to see that the gap continues to narrow between these two teams. UoN’s defence led the way, but...

The University of Nottingham extended their Varsity Series lead over Nottingham Trent University to 9-6 after a 20-12 Rugby League win at Lady Bay on Sunday evening. Despite rain threatening to spoil the boys’ fun, there was a thrilling display of hard-grafting rugby, every bit earning the result they achieved....

After the success of the women, the University of Nottingham men’s rugby union team hoped to continue with success of their own. However, facing a well-drilled Trent, Uni of fell 28-14. The game got off to a penalty filled start, with both teams getting called on numerous occasions and...

A long range strike gave Nottingham Trent University a hard-earned 2-1 win over an unfancied University of Nottingham XI whose endeavours ensured the match was far closer than many had anticipated. Perhaps aware of the offensive talent in the Trent ranks, Nottingham opted for a 3-4-3 system that was capable of morphing...