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Emphatic York reclaim Roses trophy
York seized back the Roses trophy this weekend in style after completing a comprehensive 180.5 to 105.5 mauling of Lancaster
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After David Moyes was chosen as Sir Alex Ferguson’s successor at Old Trafford, Rohan Banerjee questions the appointment of the Everton boss
Football
Clash between Alcuin and Halifax ends in stalemate
Goodricke firsts were the real winners in Group C yesterday as Alcuin firsts and Halifax seconds played out a 1-1 draw which was probably a fair reflection of the balance of play
Rugby
Gritty women’s rugby beat Lancaster in injury-stricken contest
The women’s rugby team avenged the defeats over the past two years to Lancaster to pull off a spirited 15-5 win despite the disruption of multiple injuries to both sides
Hockey
Men’s firsts run riot in Roses hockey encounter
A large vocal crowd were treated to some excellent hockey on the JLD, as the Men’s 1st team ran out convincing 4-0 winners against a Lancaster side largely unable to trouble their opponents
Netball
Netball firsts impress despite Lancaster win
The pressure was on for York and Lancaster’s netball firsts clash to deliver high drama and sporting excellence, and – despite York losing to a team that possessed greater finesse and pace in the centre of the court – it absolutely delivered
Volleyball
Nervy men’s volleyball team ousted in four sets
Luck was not on the men’s firsts volleyball team’s side as they were edged out by a score of 1-3 by a spirited Lancaster side
Badminton
Sublime York thrash Lancaster in mixed badminton
York dismantled Lancaster in the Badminton mixed doubles 8-1 to take home the Roses points, with Dani Farsiani and Andy Henderson among the White Rose stars
Fencing
Women’s fencers stroll to comprehensive Roses win
The York women’s fencing team sauntered to an easy 135-61 win over a lamentable Lancaster side on day two of Roses 2013 to secure four valuable points for the White Rose
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