By Jake Jones and Callum Room The Flying Fijians are training in London ahead of this weekend's fixture with Eddie Jones’ Barbarians. In their first outing since exiting the 2019 Rugby World Cup at the group stage, Head Coach John McKee has selected a mixture of heavily experienced players, alongside a number
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Lithuanian prospect and LFA Light-heavyweight champion Julius Anglickas signs for Bellator MMA.
It was reported earlier this month that the Legacy Fighting Alliance’s (LFA) light-heavyweight champion Julius Anglickas, has taken the next step up in his career by signing with the UFC’s arch-rival, Bellator MMA. The Lithuanian-born fighter has put pen to paper on a four-fight deal that sees him placed into a hard-hitting division
Daniel Jarvis: the St Mary’s student with World Championship dreams
The next 18 months are important for any athlete with aspirations of competing at the upcoming World Athletics Championships, and next year’s Olympic Games beyond that. But for St Mary’s University student and distance runner Daniel Jarvis, the stakes couldn’t be higher. The 23-year-old has just finished the penultimate year of his Business Management degree and
St Mary’s University and Indoor Cricket: A Successful Partnership
St Mary’s University Cricket Club has enjoyed another fruitful BUCS indoor cricket campaign in 2019. Having made the national finals in March for the third year running, they finished as runners up in this year’s competition, narrowly losing out to Portsmouth in a tense final. The match was played in front of a raucous crowd
From student journalists to cracking the industry: NCTJ award nominees Nick Friend and Matt Horsman
Last year’s Sports Gazette co-editors — Nick Friend and Matt Horsman — have been shortlisted for the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) Student of the Year and Young Sports Journalist of the Year awards respectively. The NCTJ Awards for Excellence recognise a crop of the most promising young
A cultural problem: The need for education in English football
When it comes to educating young talented footballers, the UK is woefully behind other European heavyweights. In Spain and Italy, there is a common understanding that education must go hand and hand with those pursuing a football career. In England, though, football seemingly takes priority. But what happens to young players who
Sports Journalism Director Daragh Minogue shortlisted for NCTJ award
The founder and director of the Sports Journalism programme at St Mary’s University in London, Dr Daragh Minogue, has been shortlisted for a prestigious new National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) award. The industry training award “recognises the outstanding work of individuals, educators and employers who promote equality, diversity
From Ireland to West London: A Gaelic Football Story
St Mary’s University cheerleaders ready to Bring It On Again
The St. Mary’s Scorpions were crowned National University Champions after their impressive performance in last year’s ICC [International Cheer Coalition] competition. Sports Gazette joined the cheerleaders ahead of next month’s Nationals to discuss stereotypes, routines and plans to retain the title. Pom-poms, tiny outfits and catchy chants – the stereotypes
“If football wasn’t around, frisbee would’ve filled that void”
Ultimate Frisbee, otherwise known as Ultimate, is fairly new to most people’s consciousness, but it is not to be taken lightly, argues St Mary’s University men’s team captain, Alex Dickinson. He explained how this lack of knowledge causes people to underrate Ultimate. Dickinson explained that people often asked him: "Ultimate Frisbee?