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Varsity is back and we're ready to take on Kings.

Last year, we regained the trophy, with a handsome 17-12 victory. Now it's time to stamp our authority on this competition and retain our crown.

32 matches

6 days

200 years of rivalry

Full fixture list

Where to support TeamUCL between 13 - 18 March

UCL 18-13 KCL

Check out the Score Updates for individual events below...

Wednesday 13 March

Rowing - UCL WIN 4-0

Thursday 14 March

Equestrian - KCL WIN
Badminton UCL WIN 7-4

Friday 15 March

Tennis - UCL WIN 3-2
Powerlifting - KCL WIN 132-131
Ultimate Frisbee - KCL WIN
Hockey (RUMS Women's) - UCL WIN 1-0
Hockey (RUMS Men's) - KCL WIN 2-1

Saturday 16 March

Football (RUMS Men's) - KCL WIN
Football (RUMS Women's) - UCL WIN 3-0
Muay Thai - UCL WIN 4-1
Athletics - KCL WIN
Rugby (RUMS Men's) - KCL WIN 35-32
Netball (RUMS) - KCL WIN 49-20
Netball - UCL WIN 60-32
Hockey (Women's) - UCL WIN 3-2
Hockey (Men's) - UCL WIN 3-1

Super Sunday 17 March

Fencing (Men's) - KCLWIN 119-107
Fencing (Women's) - UCL WIN 122-105
Volleyball (Men's) - UCL WIN 3-1
Volleyball (Women's) - UCL WIN 3-0
Lacrosse (Men's) - UCL WIN 10-6
Lacrosse (Women's) - UCL WIN 10-8
Basketball (Men's) - UCL WIN 71-55
Basketball (Women's) - KCL WIN 59-66
Handball (Women's) - UCL WIN 24-23
Pole Fitness - UCL WIN 4-1
Swimming - KCL WIN 129-158

The Final Day Monday 18 March

Table Tennis - UCL WIN 16-2
Rugby (Women's) - KCL WIN 5-20
Rugby (Men's) - UCL WIN 10-7

Rivalry

Beating Kings never gets old

The UCL-KCL rivalry began nearly 200 hundred years ago when King’s College London, an Anglican college was founded - a stark contrast to UCL’s secular mantra.

The rivalry gradually moved away from religion and became more a rivalry of class, with KCL being deemed the more ‘traditional’ and elitist institution, with UCL the liberal and more progressive institution. Rag Weeks became the forum for the students to express their dislike for one another.

This melee took place during the 1934 Rag Week between UCL and KCL medics and engineers on King’s Strand campus

Soon the rivalry moved onto the field of play - the grassy pitches of Shenley and Regents park became the place where old scores could be settled.

Despite the sporting nature of our rivalry, over the years, both Kings and UCL students have kidnapped each other's mascots, holding them to ransom.

In 1989, students from Kings stole Jeremy Bentham's head and played football with it (cue a formal complaint from UCL and threats of expulsions and fines).

Mutual rivalries inevitably lead to a sense of camaraderie among peers and varsity is now a far more sporting affair.

This is a derby, and TeamUCL wears the badge with pride. Will we lift the trophy again?

You can find out more about the history of Varsity and our rivalry here.

I’m confident the side can pull together and put on a performance worthy of the fans support. This is the season defining moment.

Tristan - Rugby Club President

Our 2024 Varsity heroes...

Luisa Degan, Women's Basketball
Tristan Antcliff, Men's Rugby
Amy Westwell, Women's Fencing
Hannah Slater, UCL Horseriding

Merch on sale now

Rep TeamUCL with pride

Merch on sale now!

Support TeamUCL or rep your team with pride with the Varsity Fan Kit - on sale now.

You can buy in person at the Hanger on 25 Gordon Street or Bloomsbury Fitness on the third floor of 15 Gordon Street.

Super Sunday Watch Party @ Mully's

Join us on Sunday 17 March for an electrifying Varsity Basketball Watch Party at Mully's.

Get ready to experience the thrill of the game as we cheer on our varsity team in their latest showdown!

Whether you're a die-hard fan or just looking for a day/night out, we promise excitement, camaraderie, and plenty of high-flying action at our big screen viewing of the game. Even better, each attendee will get TWO FREE DRINKS.

Get your tickets now to secure your spot for an action packed Sunday.

I'm proud to be part of TeamUCL, which encourages competitiveness, alongside good sportsmanship and integrity.

AMY WESTWELL - FENCING

After party

Celebrate our inevitable TeamUCL win at Ministry of Sound

After Varsity, get ready to party...

On Monday 18 March, win or lose (but probably win) we're heading to Ministry of Sound for this year's finale.

https://studentsunionucl.org/whats-on/events-activities/varsity-after-party-ministry-of-sound-18-march