Category: National Trophy

BUCS, Men's 1sts, National Trophy

Surrey but the tables have turned this time (05/02)

One fateful evening had finally come around. The boys entered Jubilee Sports Hall for what could possibly be our last competitive match of the year. But with nerves of steel, Soton’s biggest boys showed only smiles and excitement on their faces- our rematch against Surrey was surely going to be a battle to remember. Donned in white caps, and after an intense warm-up, the starting … Continue reading Surrey but the tables have turned this time (05/02)

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BUCS, Match report, Men's 1sts, National Trophy

Portsmouth sunk as Southampton soars to round 2 (04/12)

In a game that will go down as a statement of intent in the National Trophy, the big boys and apack of eager freshers, took to the water to dismantle Portsmouth with a staggering2 7-1 victory.The match began with Southampton hitting the water with energy and precision. Johnopened the game by winning the swim off, flying past the Portsmouth defence and scoringjust 15 seconds into … Continue reading Portsmouth sunk as Southampton soars to round 2 (04/12)

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Match report, Men's 1sts, National Trophy

Soton stud’s showdown with Swansea

With the end of term in sight, Southampton’s biggest of boys were looking for a calm, whimsical and low-stakes game of polo. Obviously, these are 3 words that are never used in the same sentence as water polo and so they were about to be severely disappointed.  Excited for a game against unfamiliar opponents, the starting 7 took their marks. 20 seconds into the match … Continue reading Soton stud’s showdown with Swansea

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BUCS, Ladies' 1sts, Match report, National Trophy

Soton girls vs Plymouth: close call and oustanding polo!

The time had come again for SUWPC’s women to begin their climb up the BUCS national trophy ladder. Unfortunately, the table distribution that had gotten the girls to the quatre finals the past two years had decided we needed more of a challenge as our first match was against the team that had knocked us out the previous year: Plymouth. This also meant the girls … Continue reading Soton girls vs Plymouth: close call and oustanding polo!

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Ply-Mouthy

Report Author: Lottie Ratledge Game: Southampton Women vs Plymouth Location: Plymouth Life Centre Score: 4-14 Date: 26/02/23 Here at last! Southampton’s women’s final water polo match of the season (unbeknownst to them at the time) against Plymouth University in the National Trophy quarter-final! Tired from a match the day before but excited the upcoming game, the girls met on campus to being the long 3 … Continue reading Ply-Mouthy

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