The return of rainbow laces
On Wednesday 25th February Sussex sports teams will wear rainbow laces in support of anti-homophobia charity, Stonewall When I was 17 I played against the world’s first gay and open…
Sussex Trampolining gives 2015 a jump start
Following our very successful competition in Bristol last November, the Sussex Trampoliners are off to Cambridge the weekend of the 7th February to hopefully win some more gold medals! This…
I C… Losers – Sugby continues its brilliant form
Facing beautiful playing conditions and with two huge wins under their belt, Sussex women’s rugby stepped up to the plate confident that they would come away with a win against…
Sussex Saxons vs. Southampton Stags – A player's perspective
Having lost the same fixture away 33-0 last season, the Saxons travelled to the #2 ranked team in Division 1 and favourites to win the South East Conference, the Southampton…
#5Songs-2Wins
Hello, sports lovers of all kinds. To kick-start the essay-writing season and support the ongoing sportive campaign I am organizing a new fun and creative movement, which will regularly be…
‘What happens on Tour stays on Tour’
Chloë Langer Tennis Social Secretary The alarm rings at 8am, I have half an hour to get my baby outfit on and start pre-drinking with the other ‘tour-virgins’, before heading…
Gym class review – spinning
Victoria Ayininuola Waking up at 7:30am for a fitness class would fill most people with dread, but not me. As a morning person a spinning class first thing is perfect…
Women’s Volleyball starts season with a Boom
Phillipa Hesketh This year the women from the Sussex volleyball team are daring to dream big. Composed mainly by last year students who want to end with a bang, the…
Swim Sussex makes first splash at BUCS
Richard Gow Swim Sussex Team Captain The University of Sussex Swimming Club competed at the BUCS short course individual championship for the first time over the weekend at ponds forge…
Fencing brings home the beacon… and a plate!
Fergus Rees-Gildea Fencing ClubOn Saturday the 6th of December 4 members of the Sussex fencing club woke early and took the train up to Victoria to take part in the…
Funding scheme relaunched
Nic Davies Sports Editor Ever since Badger Sport ran the articles questioning the University’s funding of sport, SussexSport have wasted no opportunity to contact us highlighting everything they fund as…
Gym Class Review: Zumba
Victoria Ayininuola As a fitness enthusiast, I see the gym as a form of relaxation, unorthodox I know, but that’s what gets me through the day. Running on the treadmill,…
Sport bursary reception
Martina Aegerter Sports Editor Last Tuesday, the 13th November, The Vice Chancellor Michael Farthing gave a reception for athletes at Sussex recieving a sport bursary. According to the sussexsport page,…
Match report 14th November: Men's Football
Darren Ryan It took two extra time goals from Ethan Butler and Owen Kessack for Sussex Men’s first team to overcome a spirited Brunel 3rd side on a glorious Wednesday…
Welcome to the AmExpensive Stadium
COMMENT Michael Morrow There are a lot of positive things to say about the University of Sussex: It regularly features in the top 20 of university league tables, the campus…
Match Report: Basketball
Charlotte Dalton The 2011-2012 league winners, Brunel University, are the nemesis of the University of Sussex’s women’s basketball team. Last year Brunel triumphed on both occasions, winning by 58 and…
Sporting Champion Visits Volleyball
Martina Aegerter Last Monday, the Volleyball Sportative beginners’ session was, for the second time this term, coached by “Sporting Giant” Chris Gregory. He is a giant (6’10’’ tall) in more…
Fencing brings home the bacon (and a plate…)
Fergus Rees-Gildea Fencing President On Saturday, four members of the Sussex fencing club woke early and took the train up to Victoria to take part in the “London Team Trophy…
Match Report 24.10: Rugby
Michael Morrow The men’s first XV took to the hallowed turf that is the back of Falmer Sports Complex on Wednesday afternoon to take on the visitors from St Mary’s…
Match Report 24.10: Hockey
Ailish Coghlan Sussex hockey Women’s 1st team set off to the University of Surrey ‘s grounds in Guildford on Wednesday, and walked away fully endowed with their 8-0 win. This…