Sport

16th November 2022 | By Dorthe Berger

Fear of serious injury stops rugby game at Platt Lane with Man Met women ahead 28-17

Three tries by Amy Williams put Man Met Women 28-17 up against Liverpool before the match was stopped in the 63rd minute due to a...

16th November 2022 | By Vince Hunt

The whole world is watching… favourite World Cup moments by Sports Journalism students

The World Cup is one to always have iconic moments, and recent years are no different. But which memories live with MMU Sports Journalism students...

16th November 2022 | By Jack Merry

View from Grosvenor East: 12 reasons why our Sports Journalism students won’t be boycotting the Qatar World Cup

The Qatar World Cup is set to kick off on 20 November. The competition has been enveloped by corruption allegations and concerns about human rights...

11th November 2022 | By Vince Hunt

Cheerleaders add their voices – and pompoms – to MMU Rugby action and Matchday Live

Any spectator watching from the touchlines at Platt Lane knows that rugby is a physically demanding, aggressive sport and that the will to win is...

9th November 2022 | By Jude McGuirk

Last second winner sees Man Met go into the next round

Manchester Met hosted UCFB in a game of the season contender hosted at Platt Lane. Reported by Jude McGuirk

Connor Jennings for Altrincham v Barnet in the Vanarama National League

9th November 2022 | By Joseph Ward

New boys look the part and Isaac shines, but it’s more frustration as Alty draw another blank

Barnet moved to within a point of the Vanarama National League play-offs with a 2-0 win at The J.Davidson Stadium that condemned Altrincham to their...

7th November 2022 | By Jude McGuirk

Eight goal thriller in Manchester Derby

Manchester Metropolitan hosted a Manchester Derby against University of Salford at Platt Lane in a thrilling contest.

2nd November 2022 | By Thomas Markham

Impressive win in the rain for lacrosse men against Loughboro

In conditions of sometimes torrential rain, MMU Lacrosse ran out impressive 10-6 winners against a strong and confident Loughborough side. Shown live on Matchday Live...

2nd November 2022 | By Dorthe Berger

MMU Netball team playing “with confidence and fearlessness” says coach Paige

By Dorthe Berger, Matchday Live Netball correspondent The girls of the 2022-2023 MMU netball team are talented players from all over Manchester, including scholars and...

Altrincham v Wealdstone in Vanarma National league

2nd November 2022 | By Joseph Ward

Wealdstone end run of defeats against a frustrated Altrincham side

Altrincham 0, Wealdstone 1 Olufela Olomola, 47’ Wealdstone picked up a much-needed victory on Tuesday night, ending a run of five straight league defeats, away...

27th October 2022 | By Thomas Markham

Last gasp goal seals win in Lacrosse’s Man Met Matchday Live Debut

People normally look to movies for climatic endings, but it was Platt Lane Sports Complex which saw drama unfold on Wednesday afternoon. Man Met Matchday...

Goal scorer Chris Conn-Clarke

26th October 2022 | By Joseph Ward

Conn-Clarke cracker seals the win for Alty in Greater Manchester derby

Altrincham 1, Oldham Athletic 0  Chris Conn-Clarke, 71’  Chris Conn-Clarke’s cracker extended Altrincham’s impressive run of form at home with a deserved victory over Greater...

Altrincham vs Oldham match preview

25th October 2022 | By Joseph Ward

Altrincham vs Oldham match preview

Alty are back at The J.Davidson Stadium on Tuesday night when they face Greater Manchester neighbours Oldham Athletic in the Vanarama National League (7:45pm kick-off)...

23rd October 2022 | By Vince Hunt

Gallery: Action from the basketball with Man Met Matchday Live photographer Yasmin Lucia Masquerenhas

Scenes from Wednesday night’s action from both MMU Basketball Women’s and Men’s games by Man Met Matchday Live photographer Yasmin Lucia Masquerenhas. Gallery: Yasmin Lucia...

23rd October 2022 | By Vince Hunt

Basketball Matchday Live double-header – both games here in full

Man Met Matchday Live's first basketball double-header featured commentary debuts from Sport Journalism students and strong performances on the court by both our Men's and Women's teams.

20th October 2022 | By Vince Hunt

Carr and Coward get two each as Man Met hit Chester for six

19th October 2022 | By Callum Scott

Jack and Freddie open our basketball commentary for Matchday Live – with a win!

by Freddie Johnson and Jack Merry The opening broadcast of Matchday Live basketball featured two Sports Journalism students who picked up the microphone for the...

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7th September 2022 | By Benjamin Golaub

Manchester City kick off Champions League campaign with 4-0 victory over Sevilla

City started the game slowly compared to how they usually play with in the 15th minute only having 53% possession. However, despite this, Haaland opened...

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19th August 2022 | By Benjamin Golaub

Manchester City go top of the league after 4-0 stomping Bournemouth

Manchester City lined up with only one change from their opener against West Ham. The change is Jack Grealish who hit the bench for Riyad Mahrez...

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14th August 2022 | By Callum Scott

FCUM lose out to Atherton Colleries in scorching season opener

Coming off the back of a strong pre-season campaign, hopes were high at Broadhurst Park coming into the season opener against Atherton Collieries.  The Reds...