Sport

24th November 2022 | By Ruby Qaimkhani

BBC and ITV labelled as ‘bias’ and ‘woke imperialists’ for not broadcasting the Qatar world cup opening ceremony

Family-friendly sporting event What began as a celebration of culture and ethnicities as well as a passion to show family-friendly music (without the emphasis on...

24th November 2022 | By Jude McGuirk

Penalty drama sees Man Met progress into the next round of the cup.

MMU went toe-to-toe in the cup with Liverpool John Moore’s University in a thrilling contest at Platt Lane on Wednesday. Late penalty drama confirmed to...

23rd November 2022 | By Vince Hunt

World Cup legends are made: Saudi Arabia 2-1 Argentina

By Jack Merry, Louise Graham, Sophie Wickes 51st ranked Saudi Arabia beat tournament favourites Argentina yesterday. The result shocked the world with all the pre-game...

23rd November 2022 | By Vince Hunt

FIFA and Qatar left dizzy after so many U turns – twelve years of promises thrown away less than two days into the tournament.

By Ed Tucker, Kane Horrocks and Vikram Jajuha An alcohol ban and detainments for wearing rainbow clothes have left FIFA struggling to make more excuses...

23rd November 2022 | By Joseph Ward

MMU sports journalism’s World Cup coverage Week 1: Shocks on and off the pitch

Jude McGuirk The Qatar world cup has been the centre of media attention during the build-up to the tournament and whilst it has been on....

22nd November 2022 | By Vince Hunt

Injured rugby player Katie is OK, says coach

Katie Mellor, the MMU womens’ rugby player injured in last week’s match at Platt Lane, is not seriously injured, her coach Adrian Moffatt said this...

22nd November 2022 | By Dorthe Berger

Netball girls battle on through injuries ahead of tough test against close rivals Notts Trent

By Matchday Live Netball correspondent Dorthe Berger MMU´s Netball first team face Nottingham Trent 1 in this week’s fixture, with both on equal standing in...

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

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...

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...

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...

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)...