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Image: Philippa GraftonFlying wingers lift rugby second XV

Tries from Ollie Woodward and Conan Osborne helped the mens’ second XV seize a valuable pair of Roses points in an entertaining match on Saturday afternoon

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Image: Agatha TorranceMen’s rugby thirds turn on style in second-half romp

The men’s thirds rugby team ground out an impressive 37 – 5 win against its gutsy Lancastrian opposition

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Image: Philippa GraftonRugby firsts dominate to claim Roses points

York’s men’s rugby firsts romped to a 22-6 victory in Saturday’s showpiece Roses fixture, completing yet another Roses whitewash for men’s rugby

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Image: Agatha TorranceWomen’s firsts brushed aside in rugby sevens

Like their seconds team before them, the women’s rugby firsts were unable to stop a rampant Lancaster in their sevens match

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Image: Philippa GraftonMen’s rugby sevens secure convincing win

York’s men’s rugby team grabbed two vital Roses points as they beat Lancaster 12-5 in their sevens match on Friday, though the score didn’t reflect York’s dominance

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Image: Agatha TorranceLancaster dominate in women’s rugby seconds

York’s women’s rugby seconds were on the end of a thrashing, as they lost their sevens fixture 32-0 in Friday’s Roses match

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Derwent champions as they blow away depleted Alcuin

Derwent were crowned college rugby champions as they thrashed an injury-hit Alcuin side 64-0.

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Brilliant James victorious in College Rugby 10s

James College’s claim to be the ‘rugby college’ has taken some serious knocks over the past year, most notably after the sensational combination of defeat by Derwent in the rugby final and a disappointing fourth place finish in the 10s

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Hull take the spoils in men’s rugby

York’s men’s rugby firsts were on the end of a heavy defeat in their Varsity clash with Hull.

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York slump to Hull defeat after second half collapse

The men’s rugby firsts produced a dismal second half display as they slumped to defeat against Hull today.

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College rugby sees Halifax romp to Vanbrugh victory

In a meeting of two of the smaller teams of the college rugby scene, a clinical Halifax team scored five tries on their way to beating a depleted Vanbrugh side in this play-off.

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Photo credit: Agatha TorranceConvincing rugby wins for Alcuin and James

Alcuin produced an impressive performance against a much improved Vanbrugh, besting them 22-5.

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Photo credit: Agatha TorranceThrilling Derwent comeback rocks Halifax

In an exciting and enthralling battle that totally consumed all spectators present, Halifax produced a performance that can be described in only the highest terms, managing to run a previously rampant Derwent side ragged for over half a match.

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James ward off Halifax challenge to claim victory

A spirited second half comeback wasn’t enough for Halifax, as they succumbed to a 26-19 defeat against James today.

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Derwent march on as Vanbrugh are brushed aside

Derwent started the New Year in cut-throat style, as they dismantled a Vanbrugh side with a convincing 62-0 victory.

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