On April 26th, Cardiff University went head-to-head with Swansea, as Varsity returned to the capital for the first time in four years.

Cardiff ended up winning 39 of Varsity’s events, compared to Swansea’s final tally of 9.

Varsity actually kicked off a week earlier on April 19th. Cardiff secured both of the day’s victories in sailing and the equestrian competition.

Cardiff would also go on to secure a victory the following Friday, from sports like the 100m to the long jump all counting under one athletic event..

In a thrilling match during the Welsh Varsity, Cardiff University Football Club emerged victorious against Swansea with a 2-1 win. The ladies team also won after a tense penalty shoot-out

An excellent, threatening performance saw Cardiff Dragons win their netball match by 61 to 30, retaining the trophy for yet another year.

Discussing the victory, player Ellie Jump said: “I am really proud of the girls and how they responded to the intense atmosphere, the crowd were so amazing I couldn’t even hear the girls on the pitch! Overall it was a great team performance and we are buzzing to win the trophy”

The Cardiff Cobras triumphed over Swansea University in a thrilling American Football match that would end on a final score of 18-12. This match was a great showcase of the talent and passion that exists in Welsh university sports.

At Cardiff ’s international Pool, The men’s and women’s teams both dominated their matches, showing their skills and stamina in the sport. The men’s team won 30-0, with the women’s team also steaming ahead with a 22-8 win over Swansea.

Some upsets included the women’s hockey, with Cardiff missing out in a closely-fought game that ended in penalties. The male team, however, won their match 3-0 at Sport Wales’ astro.

The day closed at both Cardiff Arms Park and at Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground, with the Rugby and Cricket. The women won their rugby game 46-12, with Cardiff ’s men fighting hard to claim back the coveted Varsity Cup, after narrowly losing out in 2022.

A crowd of 3,000 spectators watched the women’s cricket team storm to victory. It was also a disappointing result for Swansea’s men , who had set a decent total but failed to defend as Cardiff enjoyed a late comeback.

The Varsity Shield was awarded to Olivia Evans, Cardiff ’s Vice President Sports and Athletic Union President. Taking to instagram, Evans said: “WE DID IT” The shield is STAYING where it belongs, hear in the capital with our incredible Tim Caerdydd- anhygoel!”

“We are so proud of your dedication and hard work. Congratulations/ Llongyfarchiadau”