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26th September 2019 | By Vince Hunt

Scholars’ Welcome gathering shows MMU Sport ready to compete with the best

Manchester Metropolitan University’s transformation into one of the UK’s elite sports centres has been amazing and inspirational to watch in recent years, but this year’s...

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14th December 2018 | By Joseph Chorlton

MMU Lacrosse remain unbeaten in 2018 and currently top of their division

Manchester Metropolitan men’s lacrosse team has gone unbeaten in all competitions for the whole of 2018. Having played 13 games in the calendar year, winning 12...

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10th December 2018 | By nq_admin

#StandUpForTheChampions – safe standing campaign launches

Safe standing has been a topic that has raised discussion for several years with football fans urging the government to allow it to be re-introduced...

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26th November 2018 | By [email protected]

MMU Taekwondo sell out tickets for fourth year running of Fight Night sparring exhibition

MMU Fight Night once again sold out as students flocked to see an adrenaline pumped night of Taekwondo matches by the MMU team. The fourth...

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23rd November 2018 | By Daniel Jones

England gear up for last rugby union test against Australia this weekend

With the World Cup in Japan becoming ever closer, every game is important for Eddie Jones’ men. After drawing at half time with Japan last...

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22nd November 2018 | By Henry Walker

Salford City suffer FA Cup disappointment against Shrewsbury

Salford City missed out on the chance to reach the second round of the FA Cup for the second time in their history after losing 3-1...

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31st October 2018 | By nq_admin

Man Met 1st team earn bragging rights with 4-0 drubbing of University of Manchester

Man Met came out on top on derby day when they smashed four goals past the University of Manchester. Despite the one-sided scoreline, it was actually ‘Uni of’...

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30th October 2018 | By Joseph Chorlton

Riyad Mahrez dedicates goal against Spurs to Leicester City owner

Saturday was a dark day for English football after Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha’s helicopter crashed outside the King Power Stadium following the Foxes’ 1-1 draw with West...

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24th October 2018 | By nq_admin

Rugby League: ruthless display by Man Met sees off Salford in entertaining match

A dominant second-half performance ensured a first three points of the season for the MMU men’s rugby league team in a 52-28 victory over Salford. On a chilly afternoon at...

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19th October 2018 | By Callum McLeod

Next six games pivotal to Mourinho’s future at Manchester United

Premiership football returns this weekend after the international break and for under pressure Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho a tough return to his former club...

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18th October 2018 | By Lewis Finney

Action from first live broadcast of MMU Sport fixtures at Platt Lane training ground

Yesterday, for the first time, MMU sports team’s fixtures were broadcast live to the public. The show was sent out live from Platt Lane Sports...

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4th October 2018 | By nq_admin

Spotlight Sport to adopt ‘brutal dominance’ philosophy for the new season

Last season the Rugby Union men’s teams were dominant throughout their respective leagues. The first and second teams gained promotion, remaining undefeated all season, to...

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4th October 2018 | By Lewis Finney

Football fans speak out: Reds have the blues, while the Blues are smiling

Fortunes have been decidedly mixed for Manchester’s two footy clubs this season. Reports of unsettled players and training ground bust-ups have left United fans fearing the...

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27th September 2018 | By nq_admin

Women’s Champions League Round of 32 second-leg: Manchester City Women 0–2 Atletico Madrid (Agg 1-3)

Manchester City Women kick-off against Atletico Madrid at the Academy Stadium Manchester City Women were knocked out of the Champions League, round of 32, losing...

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14th September 2018 | By nq_admin

Women’s Champions League, first leg: Atletico Madrid v Manchester City Women, 1-1

Manchester City Women kicked-off their 2018/19 Champions League campaign with a 1-1 draw away to Atletico Madrid. City, who reached the semi-finals of the Women’s...

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7th June 2018 | By Tom Brady

State of Mind charity breaks world record at Warrington’s Halliwell Jones Stadium

Mental health charity State of Mind has set a world record for the largest number of people attending a mental health awareness event.   The charity...

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14th May 2018 | By Tom Brady

Manchester City bullet point their record breaking season with a bus parade through Manchester

Manchester City took part in an open top bus ride through the city following Gabriel Jesus’s incredible late winner against Southampton on Sunday. They pushed Manchester...

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14th May 2018 | By Tom Brady

Emma Kirke becomes the first ever female to appear in a Physical Disability Rugby League game in the UK

    Warrington Wolves hosted Wakefield Trinity in both side’s second ever competitive PDRL match.   The game took place at Warrington’s home ground, the...

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10th May 2018 | By Tom Brady

Pansexual phenomenon Jack Sexsmith set to headline largest independent wrestling show in Manchester

Progress Wrestling is taking over Manchester’s Victoria Warehouse and one wrestler is hoping to make world history when he steps into the ring. The Progress’...

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26th March 2018 | By nq_admin

Comedy is the remedy for nerves for British triple jump champion

A 19-year-old University of Manchester student is using comedy improv as a way of coping with the stresses of competitive sport. On top of her gold for triple jump at...