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Bristol universities get together for rugby showdown

Press release issued: 3 February 2006

One of the biggest fixtures in Bristol University’s and the University of the West of England’s sporting calendar, the Rugby Varsity match, takes place at the Memorial Stadium on Wednesday, February 22.

One of the biggest fixtures in Bristol University’s and the University of the West of England’s sporting calendar, the Rugby Varsity match, takes place at the Memorial Stadium on Wednesday, February 22.

Sponsored by Lloyds TSB, all money raised from the event will go to BUDS, Bristol Union Disability Sport.  Last year over £9,000 was raised for local Bristol charities.

Bristol University’s teams are looking to repeat the success of last year, when the men defeated UWE for the third time in four years by 18-8. The women are looking to reverse their 14-5 defeat, with a strong squad this year.

The Varsity match has been an annual event for both universities since 1992 and usually attracts crowds of over 3,000.

There will be a free coach service to the match (only) from Churchill Hall, Stoke Bishop at 5.45 pm and the Students’ Union, Queens Road at 5.45 pm.

Laura Robinson-Brown, Athletic Union (AU) Chair, said: “The Rugby Varsity event is one of the highlights of the sporting calendar between Bristol’s two universities.  This year will undoubtedly produce another pair of exciting matches and keep spectators on the edge of their seats.  

“We look forward to welcoming local people to the match and hope we can make the event one for the city to be proud of.  It would be great if we can build on last year’s success and make it a double victory for Bristol!”

Tickets cost £5 and are available from the AU office, Students’ Union, Queen’s Road, the Union shops, Queen’s Road and Stoke Bishop, and members of both university rugby clubs.  Gates open at 5.30 pm, the first match is at 6 pm.

 

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