Varsity 2014: The Live Blog

Ladies Hockey have completed a successful day over at Manor Road.

@ULLHC 5-0. #whatafinishamyblake

— Mixed Hockey (@ULHCMixed) March 26, 2014

It might not have gone too well over at the UEA, but Welford Road will still be rocking..

Rushing back to smash it at varsity, spirits still high @ULWRFC @PercyGee @UoLRipple #teamleicester pic.twitter.com/UhMVlK2phO

— Becky (@beczuzu) March 26, 2014

Things have got a bit nippy over at Manor Road, but the ladies are beating DMU 3-0…

3-0. My fingers are too cold to type my more #hypothermlip

— Mixed Hockey (@ULHCMixed) March 26, 2014

So far today Leicester have won every single event apart from the 2nd’s, 3rd’s and 4th’s Football. Good show Team Leicester.

UoLFC 2’s have succumbed to the pressure and lost on penalties 7-6.

And DMU win the 2s match

— Uni of Leicester FC (@UoLFC) March 26, 2014

In the meantime Men’s Football 2nd’s have gone to penalties.

And the 2s have gone to pens. Commiserations to the 4ths.

— Uni of Leicester FC (@UoLFC) March 26, 2014

Dodgeball have their varsity match removed from the final score as it’s unofficial and Men’s Hockey defeat DMU 4-2.

UoLFC are looking to launch the comeback of this years varsity season.

Scores: 2nds 0-0, 3rds 0-2 and 4ths 0-2. Keep the faith!!!

— Uni of Leicester FC (@UoLFC) March 26, 2014

Golf and Indoor Cricket both secure victories. Today is becoming a bit of a whitewash isn’t it?

Men’s 1st’s Squash is heating up.

Men’s 1st Squash are currently 2 – 0 up out of 5! Club Captain is now taking to the court! #teamleicester

— UoL Students’ Union (@PercyGee) March 26, 2014

It’s all going on now, as Women’s Rugby start their preparation.

Boots left outside to dry. Sky started hailing. Now hairdrying boots. #varsity

— Lucy Louise (@Miditun) March 26, 2014

Golf is really hotting up now.

Tight match in the Golf Varsity. 3rd man Oli Nevin tees up on 18 all square in his match. @PercyGee @uniofleicester pic.twitter.com/fBFJACyplg

— Charlie Milano (@CharlesMilano1) March 26, 2014

DMU Golf keeping us up to date here…retweeted by ULSU, whose side are you on?

So far it’s one match to Leicester one match to DMU, 4 to play, we’re up in 2 and down in 2! So close! #TeamDMU

— DeMontfort Golf (@DMUgolf13) March 26, 2014

Anyway, Indoor Cricket 2nd’s have also won.

Indoor Cricket 2nds WIN #teamleicester – does anyone have the score?

— UoL Students’ Union (@PercyGee) March 26, 2014

And so have Men’s Squash 2nd’s

Men’s 2nd Squash have taken a 5 – 0 #teamleicester win! Now for the 1sts!

— UoL Students’ Union (@PercyGee) March 26, 2014

WOMEN’S LACROSSE SECURE VARSITY VICTORY, DEFEATING DMU 17-2.

LEICESTER WIN DODGEBALL VARSITY

Seventh and final game to Uni of Leicester!! 😀 Leicester have won the first Dodgeball Varsity 😀 #teamleicester pic.twitter.com/JLnQY5O0BN

— UoL Dodgeball (@UoL_Dodgeball) March 26, 2014

Women’s Lacrosse have racked up a good lead in the Lacrosse.

11-2 to Leicester women’s at half time! #LaxVarsity @TheTabLeicester @UoLRipple

— ULLAX (@ULLAXofficial) March 26, 2014

In the mean time though, Women’s Rugby players are feeling the nerves and Lacrosse have made a good start to their match leading 3-0.

You know the nerves are real when a chicken and stuffing sandwich can’t be eaten #varsityday#teamleicester

— Lucy Louise (@Miditun) March 26, 2014

Things might get emotional down at Manor Road today as some of ULMHC’s leading players take to field for the last time.

Big love goes out to @PTFys @brad_barrett93 and @JamesEmblin on their last varsity. #legacy #classof2011 #goldenera #GOOOOOOOOOBBAAAAAAA

— ULMHC (@ULHCMens) March 26, 2014

It’s going to be a VERY muddy day over at the UEA where Women’s Rugby are battling for the BUCS Cup. Good luck girls!

Update: Absolutely pissing it down in Norfolk. ETA 12:02. #BUCScupfinal #teamleicester @ULWRFC @percygee

— Josh Burgess (@JoshBurgess24) March 26, 2014

Men’s Rugby know it won’t be easy later this evening.

Once more unto the breach dear friends.

— Uni of Leicester RFC (@uolrfc) March 26, 2014

Men’s Hockey are up for it as always.

Last game for ULMHC! Time to strap up the knee and wear the arm band for the last time! #getyourselfupforit #varsity

— Brad Barrett (@brad_barrett93) March 26, 2014

ULSU is laying down the rules of combat…

If you’re supporting #teamleicester – remember, banter is good – abuse is bad. Let’s keep it clean and show them how we win!

— UoL Students’ Union (@PercyGee) March 26, 2014

Today is the day heroes are made! The first University of Leicester vs DMU dodgeball varsity is here! Come on Leicester!!! #teamleicester

— UoL Dodgeball (@UoL_Dodgeball) March 26, 2014

9.46 Golf are warming up ahead of their 10am start.

University of Leicester Golf warm up for Varsity #dmwho @PercyGee @uniofleicester pic.twitter.com/EK5gB5c3hH

— Charlie Milano (@CharlesMilano1) March 26, 2014

Today is the big day and there’s a lot of action to cover. Here is what should be coming up.

Mixed Golf are teeing things off on the final day of competition, they start at 10am.

Indoor Cricket 2nd’s are underway at Midday, as Men’s Squash 2nd’s, Chess, Dodgeball and Women’s Lacrosse all get their biggest matches of the season underway at midday.

Indoor Cricket 1st’s will then follow in their footsteps as they try to hit DMU for six. They’re under way at 1.30.

2pm sees the start of much of todays action, with Men’s Squash 1st’s getting under way. Women’s Volloeyball, Men’s Tennis 1st’s, Men’s Hockey 1st’s also begin their campaigns.

@ULHCMens match starts at 2pm and ours at 3:30pm (all at the Manor Road Pitches). Come along and watch us! #VARSITY @PercyGee

— ULLHC (@ULLHC) March 26, 2014

Over at Stoughton Road the Men’s 4th, 3rd and 2nd teams will kick off 90 minutes of hard action, hoping to follow in the footsteps of the 1st’s. Men’s Lacrosse are also in action.

Women’s Hockey will follow the men at 3.30pm as Men’s Volleyball start at 4pm in the Charles Wilson sports hall.

Mountaineering are also set to compete today.

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— UoL Women’s Rugby (@ULWRFC) March 26, 2014

Women’s Rugby look to continue their 10 year winning streak this evening at Welford Road from 6.30. It’s a tough day for the ladies as some of them will also be making their way to the UEA to compete in the Cup Final, before attempting to return to Welford Road in time for Varsity.

The Men’s team round things off from 8pm.

A lot has happened over the course of the last few weeks of hard competition, so here’s a summary of the way things stand.

Team Leicester dived straight in, literally, as Swimming got the biggest fixtures of the season off to a flying start. The A team won their competition, whilst the B team drew.

Last year saw both of Leicester’s teams secure victory

Away from the pool, Women’s Football took the pitch and fought valiantly during the first 90 minute Women’s varsity match, but were overcome 4-1 on penalties.

Fortunately the balance was restored with a Men’s victory, defeating DMU 3-1. It’s a good job none of them had to try and hit the crossbar though.

Leicester’s great start continue as the Leicester Equestrian team rode off into the sunset after thrashing DMU 67-345.

Bart – my favourite horse at Uni #varsity#teamleicester#winners#dressagehttp://t.co/NIRZmJMW3r

— Lulu* (@LuluFarmbrough) March 19, 2014

Ski and Snowboard showed off their skills with a confident 5-2 victory.

The deficit was somewhat reduced after the Basketball which saw the Women’s 2nd’s and the Men’s 1st’s lose to DMU. The Women’s 1st’s and Men’s 2nd’s were able to secure victory in their matches, with the Women securing an 81 – 31 win.

Men’s 2nd Team smashed DMU 2nd Team. #varsity #teamleicester @PercyGee pic.twitter.com/HsXkIdhslH

— UOL Basketball (@UOLBasketball) March 22, 2014

Leicester battled their way back on to the right track after that though with convincing wins in both the Men’s and Women’s Fencing with scores of 135-90 and 135-70 respectively.

DMU were rampant at the Tennis though, winning both the Women’s 1st’s and Men’s seconds by fairly large margins.

Badminton was up next as Leicester fought to restore a significant lead in the overall standings. Both mixed teams were able to clinch victory with wins of 7-2 and 6-0. Men’s 2nd’s followed suit, winning 7-1, as the Women’s 1st’s thrashed DMU 8-0. The Men’s 1st’s secured a 4-4 draw.

All good things must come to an end though and unfortunately the Boat Club fell foul out on the river as they lost 5-2. Somewhat of a turn around from last years thumping win for Leicester.

Mixed Hockey were unable to secure victory in their match as a fixture went to penalties for the second time this year. They lost 4-3. It didn’t stop them celebrating though.

Post varsity BBQ pic.twitter.com/4ytO5R7mvu

— Mixed Hockey (@ULHCMixed) March 23, 2014

Having meandered through the forest of averageness, Leicester emerged stronger and better than before and are currently on a 6 fixture winning streak.

ULNC were able to beat DMU in every one of their matches, with the development squad winning 29-13. The 3rd’s demolished the poly 50-14 and the 2nd’s followed suit with a 51-17 victory.

The 1st’s double DMU’s score, winning 50-25 in their match.

So proud of #ULNC today, smashing the poly 4-0! It wasn’t a win, it was anannihilation #thanksforcoming #dmwho pic.twitter.com/fhlbuFV2LU

— Chloe Weldon (@chweldon) March 23, 2014

Tae Kwon Do were able to keep the steamroller moving as they beat our not-so-noisy neighbours 18 – 8.

Indoor Ultimate Frisbee gave DMU a hard time as well as they secured a relatively easy 3 – 0 win.