Roses 2013
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
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
Lancaster take the spoils in table tennis
The York table tennis team was not expecting to do fantastically against Lancaster in this year’s Roses, but unfortunately they were on the end of a hammering by the Red Rose
Squash firsts in superb Roses win
York men’s firsts squash team were a force to be reckoned with at Roses 2013
Indoor football firsts dominate to claim points
The indoor women’s firsts football team set the Sports Tent ablaze on Saturday afternoon when they comprehensively defeated their Lancastrian rivals in front of a lively crowd
York triumph in indoor women’s seconds
A late penalty was not enough for Lancaster to rescue a draw as the women’s seconds team proved their credentials in a well-fought 3-2 victory in front of a rowdy crowd in the Sports Tent
York sailors take dramatic Roses win
A dramatic final race win saw the White Rose claim four points in Saturday’s sailing fixtures
Women’s football see off Lancaster to take Roses points
A swashbuckling performance from the Women’s 1st XI Football team in front of a jovial crowd on 22 Acres saw them turn on the style to brush aside the Lancaster team 3-1
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
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
Lancaster see off spirited York in Roses darts
The Roses ladies’ darts contest saw the clashing of two hugely enthusiastic teams as York lost 7-2
James get Fyled away in Roses clash
York’s sublime comeback in the third quarter was well quelled by the visitors as they came out as 26-32 victors
UYAFC outmuscled by gritty Lancaster
UYAFC fell 1-0 to a physical Lancaster side on the final day of Roses as they failed to avenge last year’s defeat
Lacrosse women batter Lancaster opponents
The women’s lacrosse team completed Roses’ biggest thrashing of the tournament as they brushed past an almost non-existent opposition in the form of Lancaster
Heroic firsts snatch epic women’s volleyball win
The York women’s volleyball firsts claimed an extraordinary five set win over Lancaster on day three of Roses 2013 after saving four match points
York women’s basketballers crushed by Lancaster
Despite battling hard, York’s women basketballers were outclassed by a higher quality opponent in the Sports Hall. In every aspect of play, Lancaster bettered the White Rose
Men’s football seconds narrowly lose out to 10-man Lancaster
Despite battling hard, York’s football seconds were unable to find the scintillating form they showcased throughout most of this year, ultimately losing out to two headed Lancaster goals
Men’s badminton firsts inspired in Roses win
The ever-reliable men’s firsts badminton squad effortlessly carried on their gallant form shown all year as they claimed four easy points for the White Rose
Men’s lacrosse dominate Lancaster
York’s men dominated this match in a highly charged affair on the 22 acres. A superb team performance saw them secure victory against their red rose rivals
Men’s football thirds in disappointing defeat
The men’s thirds could count themselves a touch unlucky to lose 3-0 to Lancaster on an occasion where superior finishing and luck counted towards the Red Rose victory
York crash out in debut mixed seconds match
The volleyball mixed seconds team were frightfully unlucky as they lost in three straight sets in Roses’ first ever fixture of this kind
Croquet bragging rights go to York team
The York contingent of YUSU President Kallum Taylor, Vice-Chancellor Brian Cantor and Chancellor Greg Dyke demolished their Lancastrian counterparts on Sunday in a highly charged affair outside Heslington Hall
York’s hockey women capture Roses points in professional style
A composed and classy performance from York’s women hockey firsts saw them gather four Roses points in fine style
Five set brawl in mixed volleyball leads to White Rose heartbreak
Both teams were pushed to the limits, with neither the White nor Red Rose deserving to lose this contest
Indoor hockey thriller sees men’s firsts victorious
York’s men’s firsts indoor hockey squad produced one of the most entertaining and high-octane matches of Friday’s fixtures in the Tent as they side edged out a narrow score-line of 6-5
Water polo men take points in Roses battle
The men’s water polo team capped off an excellent day for UYSWC, beating Lancaster 8-4 in their Saturday night showpiece clash
Women’s water polo in stunning Roses win
The women’s water polo side romped to a superb 9-3 Roses victory on Saturday night
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
Rugby firsts star in stadium rout
UYRUFC put in a sensational display of attacking rugby to slaughter a lamentable Lancaster side 57-14 in front of a packed audience at Huntington Stadium on Friday night
Lancaster seconds snatch draw in electric men’s indoor hockey encounter
In a match of great intensity, Lancaster seconds snatched a 5-5 draw against York in the men’s indoor hockey in front of a delirious crowd to share the Roses points
Outdoor Ultimate cruise to victory to secure Roses points
York’s Ultimate Frisbee outdoors team ran out comprehensive 15-7 winners in style against Lancaster on day two of Roses 2013
Lancaster dominate women’s rugby sevens firsts to take Roses points
The women’s firsts suffered a comprehensive 35-5 defeat at the hands of a brutal Lancaster side on Friday in the final rugby sevens match of the tournament
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
Brave women’s seconds fall to Lancaster in rugby sevens
The women’s second team put in a performance full of spirit and passion as they fell 19-5 to a strong Lancaster side in the opening rugby fixture of Roses 2013
Immense Hilliam comeback clinches epic darts win
Kris Hilliam rallied from the precipice of defeat to clinch an emphatic 5-4 win for York in the Roses 2013 darts fixture on Saturday night
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
York reign supreme in glorious weekend
It was truly a weekend to remember. We were treated to a Roses victory of crushing magnitude, providing the perfect end to an already brilliant year in the world of York Sport
York edge netball barbarians clash
The highly anticipated college mix game saw the best of York pitted up against Lancaster, and they certainly didn’t disappoint with a very strong performance
Mixed Ultimate team take first Friday points
The mixed Ultimate Frisbee team secured a dramatic Roses win on Friday afternoon
Rugby thirds thrash Lancaster
UYRUFC’s 3rd XV put their opposition to the sword in the first of Saturday’s two men’s rugby fixtures
Late comeback in indoor women’s hockey seconds
A superb comeback stunned Lancaster this afternoon as York Women’s 2nds snatched a draw at the death in their Roses fixture
Bombers fight back to beat Centurions
Lancaster Bombers showed grit and determination to come back and beat York Centurions in the hotly anticipated Roses American Football match up
Second XV seal rugby whitewash
UYRUFC’s second XV completed the men’s rugby whitewash in a brutal contest on Saturday afternoon. York showed a great deal of composure and maturity to claim a 15-12 victory that was never assured until the final whistle
Men’s Ultimate team fall to narrow indoor defeat
York’s Mens Ultimate Frisbee players fell to a 6-5 defeat, after an energetic, closely fought match
Women’s Ultimate win for Lancaster
York knew they were up against a strong team, having lost 9-4 in their match for Lancaster’s Roses tournament last year
Roses 2013: Sunday as it happened
Relive the final day of Roses action. Scores, commentary, match reports, and more
Roses 2013: Saturday as it happened
Relive the second full day of Roses action. Scores, commentary, match reports, and more
Roses 2013: Friday as it happened
Relive the action from the first full day of Roses. Scores, commentary, match reports, and more
Roses 2013 Preview: Tennis
There are 14 points on offer for tennis at Roses this year, York’s teams will be looking to secure all 14 points for the white rose
Roses 2013 Preview: Cycling
As they gear up for a tough summer ahead of them, York’s road cycling team and mountain biking team will be looking for a win at Roses to set up their season
Roses 2013 Preview: Basketball
A mixed season for York’s basketball squads will have left them more determined than ever before to taste Roses victory this weekend
Roses 2013 Preview: Pool and Snooker
Lancaster took the all the points in pool and snooker last year, and York will be desperate to turn that around in 2013
Roses 2013 Preview: Men’s Cricket
After an agonising one wicket defeat at last year’s Roses, York’s men’s cricketers will be hoping that their excellent season last year puts them in good stead to seal victory this weekend
Roses 2013 Preview: Trampolining
After an impressive victory on away soil last in last year’s Roses, York’s trampolining squad will be looking to emulate that success this weekend
Roses 2013 Preview: Ultimate Frisbee
10 points are on offer in Ultimate Frisbee, with these fixtures set to be much tighter than in recent history
Roses 2013 Preview: Volleyball
Volleyball is set to serve up some of the most exciting action of the weekend, with 14 points on offer in the Sports Hall over Saturday and Sunday
Roses 2013 Preview: Darts
Our series of Roses previews continues with darts, with eight points on offer in Hendrix Hall on Saturday
Roses 2013 Preview: American Football
The Centurions got their first Roses win last year, and are now looking to repeat that scoreline on home soil
Roses 2013 Preview: Hockey
If Roses 2012 is anything to go by then the hockey fixtures are going to be very close indeed, and with 19 points up for grabs over Friday and Saturday it’s vital that York are at their best
Roses 2013 Preview: Men’s Football
After a season of strong performances in BUCS, Varsity, and local competition, UYAFC are looking to end their year on a high at Roses
Roses 2013 Preview: Women’s Cricket
After a historic victory against Sheffield last week, the club’s first ever, York will be looking to build on this season’s early success with a comprehensive Roses victory
Roses 2013 Preview: Squash
There are five squash fixtures on Saturday afternoon, with the men’s firsts clash in particular promising to be a high-quality encounter
Roses 2013 Preview: Fencing
Fencing has long been a strong suit for the White Rose, and York will be confident of picking up the points in these fixtures
Roses 2013 Preview: Lacrosse
The Lacrosse Club have enjoyed a fantastic season in the BUCS leagues, and will be expecting to carry that form into Roses
Roses 2013 Preview: Sailing
After a hugely successful year that has seen the White Rose team reach the national championships, they will surely be confident of bringing the points home again
Roses 2013 Preview: Women’s Rugby
Roses 2012 brought a string of heavy defeats for UYWRUFC, but can they turn things around this year on home soil?
Roses 2013 Preview: Equestrian
After a brilliant victory in their final BUCS event of the season, York’s equestrian team will be searching for further glory at Roses this year against a very impressive Lancaster team
Roses 2013 Preview: Swimming and Water Polo
York’s swimming and water polo squads have excelled so far this year, and are well worth watching at Roses 2013
Roses 2013 Preview: Badminton
Badminton is under the spotlight in our latest Roses preview, and it could provide a big points haul for the Black and Gold
Roses 2013 Preview: Netball
After a strong Varsity performance and a solid set of results from this season, UYNC are looking to finish on a high at Roses this year
Roses 2013 Preview: Men’s Rugby
We begin our series of Roses 2013 previews with UYRUFC, who are looking for yet another whitewash this year
Roses rugby heading back to Huntington
It has been confirmed that Roses will be returning to the Huntington Stadium in 2013
I was told by one particular fan on the sidelines that you never forget your first Roses. I think they were right