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Rugby Internationals: WalesÔÇÖ Awesome Autumn

By Patrick O’Brien ItÔÇÖs difficult to review the Welsh international rugby teamÔÇÖs autumn series through anything other than a positive lens. The team has never managed to achieve a clean sweep in the autumn due to their struggles against the southern hemisphere teams, who boast impressively strong sides at the worst of times. However, not only did they overcome Australia and South Africa to complete … Continue reading Rugby Internationals: WalesÔÇÖ Awesome Autumn

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ENGLANDÔÇÖs TOUR OF SRI LANKA – 1ST TEST REVIEW

By Pranav Kanade Having beaten Sri Lanka 3-1 in the ODI series, England approached the Test series full of confidence. Side-lined by an ankle injury, Jonny Bairstow was replaced by Ben Foakes, for what would be his maiden Test cap. Following the retirement of Alistair Cook, Rory Burns was also given a maiden test cap and tasked with opening the batting and was called straight … Continue reading ENGLANDÔÇÖs TOUR OF SRI LANKA – 1ST TEST REVIEW

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A brief summary of the Premier League so far

WeÔÇÖve seen some blockbuster games in the English Premier League (EPL) including Liverpool versus Manchester City, Chelsea versus Liverpool and Tottenham versus Manchester United. WeÔÇÖve also seen upsets with West Ham beating Manchester United, Brighton defeating Manchester United and Watford overcoming Spurs. But as we head into the second last international break of the calendar year, which team sits on top of the EPL? Manchester … Continue reading A brief summary of the Premier League so far

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FENCING: Cardiff Uni Ladies 135 – 38 Reading Uni Ladies

Cardiff University Ladies triumphed emphatically over University of Reading Ladies 135-38 in the BUCS Cup today. The CU girls overpowered their Reading rivals in all 3 disciplines; Foil: 45-3 Sabre: 45-17 ├ëp├®e: 45-18 Catch the highlights over on CUTV’s YouTube channel, as well as the interviews with the team captains. You can listen to the full match with commentary here: Continue reading FENCING: Cardiff Uni Ladies 135 – 38 Reading Uni Ladies

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Varsity 2015

Yesterday, Cardiff took on Swansea for the 18th annual Welsh Varsity event. Xpress was there every step of the way, covering the sporting action from our hub in Swansea. We brought you live updates and commentary of a number of sports – from canoe polo to ultimate – all thanks to our dedicated team of reporters across the city (and some further away than that). … Continue reading Varsity 2015

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Varsity is tomorrow!

It’s nearly here… Welsh Varsity 2015 will be taking place in Swansea tomorrow! The biggest day of student sport in Wales culminates in the rugby grudge match between Cardiff and Swansea at the Liberty Stadium. We’ll be providing live coverage and commentary of the rugby from 6:30pm. We’ll be live from Swansea from 9am and with you throughout the day bringing updates, results, interviews and … Continue reading Varsity is tomorrow!

Bethan Lyons
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Xpress launches Xpress Sports Xtra for Welsh Varsity 2015

Xpress Radio will be providing live coverage of all the sports from this year’s Welsh Varsity. Tori and Lewis will host the official Varsity Breakfast show as Cardiff students travel down to Swansea, before James & Arainrhod present live from Swansea from 9am. We’ll provide score updates and results from every sport, as well as interviews and reports. Alongside our results show, which will be … Continue reading Xpress launches Xpress Sports Xtra for Welsh Varsity 2015

Bethan Lyons
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Cardiff – The home of Welsh sport

Cardiff is the centre of Welsh sport and you can catch Cardiff City and Cardiff Blues in action at a discounted rate for students. The rugby autumn internationals kick off with Wales against Australia on the 8th November, followed by a fixture against Fiji on the 15th; tickets start from just ┬ú20 for the Fiji match. Wales also face New Zealand and they seek revenge … Continue reading Cardiff – The home of Welsh sport

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