Varsity
University of York
Established: 1963
Location: Heslington
University Ranking: 8th*
Number of Students: 13,270
1st XV League: Northern 1A
2nd XV League: Northern 3B
3rd XV League: Northern 4B
Website: www.yusu.org
York St John’s
Established: 1841
Location: York City Centre
University Ranking: 93rd*
Number of Students: 6,435
1st XV League: Northern 3B
2nd XV League: Northern 4B
Website: www.ysjsu.com
Varsity 2010
Having been missed for two consecutive Sporting Calendar years, the Varsity Competition is back with a vengeance! This year, being led by York Sport President Emily Scott, the University of York will be looking to impose their sporting prowess upon the local rivals.
The University of York Rugby club this year will put out two of their teams to face the York St John’s 1st XV and 2nd XV with the hope of showing the strength in depth of this year’s squad.
Good luck to all the lads and we hope you see your support, either by the Pitch-side or Online!!!
The Squads for the 2009 Varsity matches are;
1st XV
1. Richard Welsh
2. Ash Alexander
3. George Wissen
4. Sam Carr-Archer
5. William Forsythe
6. Sam Morrison
7. Guy Holder-Williams
8. Parrott
9. Adam Wood
10. James Mortimer
11. Gabriel Abebiyi
12. Matthew Pollen (c)
13. William Felgate
14. Richard Bremner
15. Tum Morris
16. Bradley Mason
17. Phillip Johnson
18. Rishi
19. Ryan Johnston
20. Pete Tarrega
21. Ben Turner
22. Jordan Crosse
23. John Shepherd
24. William Tate
2nd XV
1. Luke Brazier
2. Richard Draper
3. James Philips
4. Jordan Abbott
5. Miguel Holloway
6. Andrew Wallace
7. Baz
8. Richard Andrews
9. Anthony Salasidis
10. Loose Cannon
11. Bradley Voight
12. Paul Guest
13. Oliver Tilney
14. Simon Reed
15. Josh Andrade
16. Thomas Kerswell
17. Steve Quick
18. Mike Bloom
19. Synnott
20. Thibuult the Great
21. Niall Walsh
Or you can keep up with the pitchside live commentary by following the UYRUFC on Twitter
