Varsity is the pinnacle of the sporting calendar here at Cardiff and the atmosphere at Swansea delivered an incredible day. anticipation reaches reached new heights as Cardiff and Swansea lock horns across multiple sports, including rugby, football, netball, and so much more. You can find a full breakdown of all the sports on the next page with who won. Each match is a testament to the dedication, skill, and resilience of the student athletes who proudly represent their universities. Whether it's a nail-biting finish on the rugby field or a thrilling shootout on the football pitch, every moment is etched into the annals of Welsh sporting history.
The SU said that the tickets for this year’s festival sold out in record time and that was pretty clear with the long queues for ticket pick up and the coaches! Unfortunately, I couldn’t attend this year, but I was back in Cardiff cheering on my clubs and being very envious of everyone at the full building takeover (I’m hoping we get another one before the years out)! Varsity has grown beyond just a sporting event and has instead become a celebration for what it means to be a Cardiff student.
The seas of red whist we celebrate our continued domination over Swansea is a such a striking visual and symbolic of how unified we can become as a student body. Team Cardiff brought back the shield for another year with a final score of 33.5 over Swansea’s score of 13.5. I think the highlight of the day for many people was the runaway victory for Cardiff Women’s rugby and their triumph is now immortalised on our front cover for this edition. With the competition reaching its 25th year, the love for Varsity and Team Cardiff shows no signs of letting up. I’d like to give a shoutout to the sports editors and in particular Grace D’Souza who has been a huge help putting this edition together.