Match report by Charlie Roberts. Wednesday the 18th 12:55, the finest gentlemen of SUWPC set off optimistically, with the aim of reaching Cardiff in 2 hours, for a 3pm swim off. Arriving half an hour late led there being no warm up, and only 7-minute quarters running clock. Before the match started, Neil’s northern heritage showed as he relieved himself in the shower, … Continue reading Cardiff ‘Met’ their makers…
The Seconds first competitive game of the season was at home to Basingstoke in the Hampshire league. Having swept all before us on our way to glory in the previous season, the spectators had gathered in anticipation to see what we could produce this season. Eager to not disappoint our legion of followers, a full 13 man squad had assembled to attempt to put on … Continue reading Biggest Boys Battle Basingstoke
Fellow polo players, We hope you’ve all had a fun and relaxing summer, and that you’re ready for another exciting season of water polo! With Fresher’s Week and the Bunfight coming up soon, we are hoping to recruit lots of new talent to join the finest society at the University of Southampton. Have a look at the updated committee’s page in order to see who will be … Continue reading READY FOR THE UPCOMING SEASON
Southampton Uni- 13-14 -Portsmouth A narrow defeat against Portsmouth Mens. After our loss against ‘The Sharks’ earlier in the week we were looking to bounce back with a victory that we deserved, unfortunately it wasn’t to be! Only 9 of the biggest boys made the match, hangovers and all. Which may have been the reason for the terrible start, where we quickly let in easy … Continue reading ‘A defence sloppier than a Manzils curry’… Porstmouth 14 – Southampton Uni 13
After struggling to get a team together, and with several last-minute drop-outs, the Men’s first team barely filled just 2 cars on their journey up to Basingstoke on Sunday. Usually giving us a good game, we knew that Basingstoke would be a tough opposition against our team of 8 players. It’s fair to say that the first and second quarters were terrible for SUWPC. The … Continue reading Men’s 1st vs Basingstoke 08/12/13
Southampton University Water Polo Club 