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One of the most prominent on campus, the Men’s Rugby Union Club has enjoyed success both on and off field. The guys combine a professional attitude with a spectacular social streak, meaning that whether you are an international or novice, all levels of ability and commitment are welcomed, right down to the Rugby Appreciation Society! The guys hold a rugby auction each year which won event of the year for two years running.
Our sport has unfortunately been globally overshadowed by stereotypes. Our team shatter these views with an eclectic group of women, dedicated to their studies and sport. We pride ourselves on the successful performance of our team which at times last season was heroic. We welcome all who want to get involved, from national players to those with no experience, training with seasoned coaches and players. The social elements of our society epitomises the ‘student experience’ which University of Lincoln Women’s Rugby Club specialises in with the guidance of a dedicated committee creating one of the strongest and closest teams on campus.
The football club is one of the oldest clubs here at the University of Lincoln. The club has three teams, which play within the BUCS leagues on Wednesday afternoons. They are a vital part of the sports and societies office and most of the teams are highly ranked within the BUCS leagues playing against the best universities in the country. The men’s 1st team is aiming to get back in the Premiership and will be looking for the best players to help them do this. As well as regular post-match nights out the club hosts a number of social events throughout the year. This club does hold trials to become part of the team which are usually held on the west common during freshers week. To become part of the trials make sure you attend the sports and socieite fayre within fresher’s week and find the football stand so you have guaranteed that your name is down.
The University of Lincoln Women’s Football Club team plays on a Wednesday afternoon within the BUCS leagues, competing against other universities from across the Midlands. Although a competitive club, the women’s team are welcoming to any girls who want to have a kick-about, even if you have never played before. So long as you are up for having a laugh and meeting new people you’re welcome to come and join in.
Full interview with Jessica Charman
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Hello and Welcome to Grab Life by the Balls, the new show on Duck Island Radio that aims to give you all the latest Football and Ruby news plus great music and other content!
On this weeks show we’ll be interviewing Rod Jermeiah, the Rugby Union Researcher for Sky Sports News about the medias attitude towards women in sports. We’ll be delving into the history of both sports and finding out its origins. We’ll talk to Hannah Rogers from the Lincoln Women’s Rugby Union to find out how you can get involved in local sports plus we’ll be talking to local fans to hear their thoughts on the local clubs future.