Welcome to the Wessex Scene live blog for Varsity 2013. We’re here in Portsmouth to bring you everything you need to know about today’s massive events. Stay in touch with us by following the Wessex Scene on Twitter or on our Facebook page. Use the hashtags #TeamSoton and #VarsityCup2013 to show your support and have your say on everything that’s going on.
Come on #TeamSoton!
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Final Result: 140-136 to Portsmouth after Downhill Mountain Biking event added to the scoreboard. It was a hard day for #TeamSoton but they fought to the very end and we are proud of you!
Thank you to Portsmouth SU for hosting the event and thanks to Portsmouth’s Media Departments: UPSUtv, Pure FM and The Galleon for putting us up in your Media centre today!
That’s it from us, Good Night!
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Tchoukball photo taken by Jack Hamilton
17.54
Final Archery scores Southampton seniors got 2166 and Portsmouth 1586 (competed in teams of 4) Novices (teams of 3) Southampton scored 1584 and Portsmouth 1188. Thanks to Archery President Simon King for the update.
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Final Result due at 7pm
17.45
Final Rugby score 26-6 to Portsmouth. But we’re still waiting on some results so it’s not over just yet.
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It’s 130 each now!
17.16
20-6 to Portsmouth in the Rugby men’s 1st – stay tuned for the lastest updates on the match!
17.10
Rugby 1st team – 13-6 to Portsmouth
17.09
A photo from the Swimming Competition earlier, thanks Jack Hamilton
17.05
Comiserations to the ladies football team but a fantastic effort well done!
17.04
Final score in Tchoukball, 64-51 to Southampton!
17.01
Netball’s first team won 38-30 …another win for Southampton!
17.00
56-45 in Tchoukball currently.
16.53
Final score at Wide Lane is 35 – 6, Stags are through to the final up in Leeds next Saturday. Congratulations!
16.52
Archery photos taken by Jack Hamilton
16.51
Southampton take victory in the trampolining!
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Men’s Basketball finished 64-53.
Tchoukball score is 45-33 (to Soton) at the end of the second third.
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It’s now tied at 122-122!
16.40
In other Sports related (but not Varsity) news Southampton Stags are currently playing Leeds Celtic. Stags are ahead 29-6.
16.37
Wins from Southampton Cricket Women’s 1st, Men’s 2nd, Hockey Men’s 1st and Swimming mean it is now 122 – 118.
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Check out our Facebook page for Photography from the day www.facebook.com/wscene
16.30
Please bear with us we know the site is being a bit slow.
16.27
Latest from Tchoukball has the score 10-6 in Southampton’s favour.
16.20
And that’s time on Men’s 1st Hockey. It finishes 5 – 4.
16.14
Portsmouth now extend their lead to 122 over Southampton’s 102.
16.09
Here are some photos from the Fencing earlier all taken by Jack Hamilton
16.05
We were delighted to receive a visit just now from members of Southampton Dodgeball. Vicky Patey (Vice President) Josh Gaunt (Men’s Captain) and Steph Chatfield (Women’s Captain) were over the moon at their squad’s comprehensive victory, with both the men’s and women’s teams triumphing over their Portsmouth rivals. However they also took the time to commend the sportsmanship of their opponents, who they had previously competed against in friendlies.
16.01
5-4 to Southampton in the men’s 1st hockey!
15.47
Dodgeball’s win now means there is only 4 in it.
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Second quarter of Basketball finished 38 – 23.
15.39
Basketball scoreline 32 – 21 in Portsmouth’s favour.
15.36
It’s now 17-6 to the Stags at Wide Lane after two quick touchdowns.
15.33
The 1st Men’s Squash has just secured another win. That’s now 106 – 98 to Portsmouth.
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And it’s also now 10-0 in the women’s football. Symmetry
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15.25
It’s now 10-0 to the Stags in the American football semi finals. The women’s football team are falling further behind and it’s now 9-0.
15.25
Portsmouth Basketball now ahead 18 – 9.
15.21
Netball 2nd have now added another 4 to Portsmouth’s tally.
15.20
Photos from Mens Hockey taken by Dan Bowes
15.17
Archery have managed to score Southampton 8 more points. Now 102 – 94.
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Men’s 1st basketball is off and running, score 8 – 8.
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Portsmouth Ladies now leading 7-0 in the football. This is turning into a cricket score sadly.
15.03
Here are some more photos of the Athletics
Photos taken by Dan Bowes
15.01
102 – 86. I’m no Maths student, is that it for Southampton?
15.00
5-0 to Portsmouth in the Ladies football. The scoreline might not reflect the overall play. Back at Wide Lane, the Stags are winning 7-0 in their semi final match.
14.56
4-0 now. In more positive news it’s 2-2 in the Men’s 1st lacrosse match.
14.52
3-0 now. Not looking good for the hockey/football team.
14.50
Now 2-0 to the ladies in the football.
14.47
98 – 86. Not many points still available.
14.46
1-0 to Portsmouth in the Ladies football. Not a great start, but still time to come back!
14.43
14.42
Just got shushed at trampolining…they’re only jumping!
14.42
Sadly Portsmouth have just edged the women’s basketball. Final score – 50-47
14.40
Forget Dodgeball, the Women’s football has the potential to be a true underdog story!
14.39
Southampton ladies are currently down 49 – 47 in Basketball.
14.37
Make that 94 – 86.
14.35
Our reporter Richard is telling us that the Women’s 1st football team is about to kick off with most of their team made up of hockey players.
14.34
Portsmouth ahead now 90 – 82.
14.33
Cricket is underway at Portsmouth Grammar School, a solid few overs from Soton. In the mixed Table Tennis, it was a 12-6 win for Southampton.
14.30
Final result – its finished 4-1 to Soton in the Women’s 1st hockey. Not an action packed second half but a solid performance. Well done Ladies!
14.28
The women’s 1st football team are waiting for the hockey teams to move to the other pitch. Conditions still aren’t great outside and they’ve had to draft Izzy in to fill the team.
14.24
Portsmouth have got a goal back in the Women’s Hockey, making it 4-1 to Soton.
14.22
The Ladies lacrosse are also winning 23-10!
14.22
Chatting to trampolinettes, they’re fairly confident and teaching us about the puke straddle!
14.21
We’re hearing that the ladies 1st hockey are beating Portsmouth 4-0 at the moment.
14.18
12 – 6 currently for Soton in Table Tennis.
14.18
Result from the Men’s 2nd team and Southampton have won 3-2! Still a few points to play for.
14.10
Rushed to trampolining…and it hasn’t started yet! Ages from anywhere, hopefully something exciting will happen to make up for the fact that we’re literally miles out the way and it’s pouring.
14.10
90 – 78 in Portsmouth’s favour.
14.06
Back at Wide Lane, the Stagshave just begun their semi-final in the National Challenge Trophy against Leeds Celtic. Good luck boys!
14.05
It’s now Portsmouth 86 – 78 overall. Clawing it back?
14.04
That comeback has turned into a winning one and it’s finished 7-6 to Portsmouth. We’re hearing the winning goal was scored by a Pompey player diving into the crowd no less. True commitment
13.59
Portsmouth have brought it back to 6-6 in the ultimate frisbee. An impressive comeback is on the cards.
13.57
We’re also hearing that the Ladies 1st are 3-0 up in the hockey
13.56
Portsmouth are currently ahead in the Men’s Rugby 2nd 71-5.
13.53
30 points left to play for today, so there’s still time for Team Soton to claw it back!
13.52
The ultimate frisbee team are 4-1 up against Portsmouth. We’re hearing there have been a few injuries as well.
13.50
4-1 to Portsmouth in the women’s basketball. Not looking good at the moment for Team Soton
13.47
@flis2501 tweeted us: @WessexScene #teamsoton winning fencing team!! #varsity13 with this picture, Well Done ladies.
13.27
Pompey ahead 6 – 2 in the Women’s Basketball.
13.26
The winning women’s fencing team!
13.22
Women’s football is now kicking off at 2.30 on pitch 2! Keep following our blog for further updates and scores!
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Football photos taken by Oli Crump
13.15
Score now 86 – 74 to Pompey now with a win the Athletics
13.14
24 – 0 in the Men’s Rugby 2nds to Portsmouth…still on going.
13.13
Southampton win women’s badminton singles 2 v 2!
13.12
Overall score Portsmouth 78 – 70 Southampton
13.11
“Ellie Wooldridge @misswooldridge
40 man brawl on the mens football pitch #teamsoton I expect that commitment from my girls later please #VarsityCup2013“
13.10
Badminton Women’s Doubles 1 v 1 is a Pompey win.
13.10
Badminton singles 2-1 won by Southampton
13.10
Overall score now tied 66-66! Come on #TeamSoton!
13.08
Men’s 2nd rugby – Portsmouth go up a further 5 points to 17-0
13.08
Badminton Men’s 2 v 2 has gone to Southampton though the Men’s Doubles 1 v 1 has gone to Pompey.
13.07
Badminton Men’s First end in a draw so the points are shared.
13.06
Men’s table tennis team bring a win for Southampton!
13.06
Portsmouth steal a narrow win in athletics with a 14-13 result
13.06
Score update: Pompey 62 – 58 Soton.
13.03
Portsmouth are 10-0 up in Men’s 2nd Rugby
13.02
Portsmouth win women’s 1st squash
13.02
Portsmouth have raced into the lead and the score stands at Pompey 60 – 52 Southampton.
13.01
Men’s 2nd hockey captain for Southampton: ”Disappointing that they lost most of the possession in the match, they just fell asleep in the second half. I couldn’t shed my opinion on the ref, especially after being sin binned”
13.01
#teampompey should spend less time tweeting and more time training #teamsoton #varsitycup2013” …Ironically said on Twitter.
12.55
UPSU have just begun their TV broadcast. Quite a smooth operation going on here.
12.54
…on St.Patrick’s Day.
12.54
Snake bite seems like the drink of choice here today…
12.53
Lots of the women’s hockey team are playing in a football match this afternoon, good on ‘em:
“Ellie Wooldridge @misswooldridge
SULHC proving we’re the best club by stepping up to play football for Varsity Cup #teamsoton“
12.53
Men’s 2nd hockey won by Portsmouth with a 2-1 result
12.51
Rugby women’s 1st team official score – 17-5 to Pompey
12.51
Ultimate Frisbee currently tied at 1-1.
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“Adam Stiles @adampeterstiles
All this hype over #varsitycup2013 makes me wish I’d actually joined a sports team #teamsoton“
12.50
Southampton have lost a hockey player after being sent off in the 2nd men’s team match
12.49
Overall score is tied 52-52
12.49
Portsmouth take the women’s rugby win!
12.49
The Women’s 1st Lacrosse is going to start late, much like many of the other events today.
12.47
A win for Southampton at mens 4×400 relay!
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Photos from the Athletics taken by Lawrie Bailey
12.44
Southampton’s dodgeball team are on their way here to Portsmouth. Matches start at 2pm so stay tuned and we will keep you updated!
12.43
Portsmouth 48 – 52 Southampton as it stands…
12.42
James Ryan showing full support for Southampton: ”YOU MAY HAVE PORTSMOUTH BUT WE HAVE PORTSWOOD #varsity #teamsoton”
12.42
Volleyball Men’s 1st…Portsmouth win.
12.41
Portsmouth have had a confirmed win in the Softball as Southampton pulled out. The four points go to them.
12.40
Scores have changed to 44-52 with Southampton still 8 points ahead…
12.39
Photo taken by Dan Bowes
12.39
We can also report another rowing win for Southampton…
12.39
Photo taken by Dan Bowes
12.38
Some good wins in both the men’s and women’s fencing earlier though that have kept Southampton in the lead.
12.38
Photo taken by Dan Bowes
12.38
Portsmoth women’s take the victory in 100m relay
12.38
Netball 4th match won by Portsmouth.
12.37
Photo taken by Dan Bowes
12.37
12.36
Here are some photos from the Wessex Womens 2nd Match this morning.
Photo taken by Lawrie Bailey
12.35
Portsmouth have won the Men’s 100m relay race down at the athletics track.
12.33
Men’s Hockey back to 2-1, our reporter Joe is telling us the referee is a bit dodgy…
12.32
Isabella Hunter-Fajardo, Fencing: “We smashed it. The ladies, all three weapons. I’m pretty sure the girls were up ten points most of the time. One of our saberist smashed a thumb nail of a Pompey person, but that’s just part of the sport. One of the girls also did the splits; true story.”
12.30
Mixed lacrosse official score – 14-10 to Southampton
12.29
The Football Team arriving this morning
12.29
Overall score currently Portsmouth 40 – 48 Southampton.
12.28
Southampton are now storming ahead with a 12 point lead!
12.25
Pompey now leading 2-0 in the Men’s Hockey.
12.24
12.23
Men’s Hockey Seconds are underway and Pompey are leading 1-0.
12.22
Southampton come out victorious in our men’s and women’s fencing teams!
12.21
Weather still pretty awful here in Pompey.
12.20
Southampton win mixed lacrosse!
12.19
“Roberto Gregoratti @RGregoratti
Shame I can’t be there in person to support my amazing uni, but I’ll follow closely from home… Go Southampton!! #TeamSoton #VarsityCup2013“
12.16
Men’s football thirds taken by Portsmouth, bringing them up to a draw at 36 points
12.15
Drawing on 36-36!
12.13
Jennifer: ”atmosphere excited at hockey stands, the crowds wild and drinking (to celebrate, not to prepare)”
12.11
Though I may be off to play hockey in Bournemouth, I’m gonna be following #TeamSoton via @WessexScene ! Come on Wessex!”
12.10
2-0 victory for Pompey in mens 3rds football has been confirmed
12.10
Portsmouth take the win for the women’s 2k lightweight rowing!
12.09
“Alexander Brown @RodeRorschach
Soton dominating athletics, pompey tannoy getting angsty #teamsoton #varsitycup2013“
12.09
Southampton win the women’s intramural netball!
12.08
Southampton have taken the lead 36-32!!
12.04
Portsmouth women’s rugby football club are up by 17-5
12.03
Women’s hockey 2nds won 4-1, women’s netball 4th losing
12.01
We’re currently drawing with an overall score of 32-32!
12.00
Women’s lightweight 2km won by Portsmouth
11.58
Men’s squash 2nds have taken the decider with a 3-2 result! ”Our 1string surviving 4 match balls to take the fifth 13-11. #teamsoton #thrilling” @sotonsquash
11.56
Kate Williams, Hockey Club Captain on the 2nds’ 5- 1 win: “It was a great game with some awesome passing and skills from a team made up of seniors from across the teams of 2s, 3s, 4s and our 5th team. A great honour to abstain and win the fifth annual varsity for Wessex…so happy right now!”
11.55
Squash men’s 2nd decider is underway!
11.53
Pompey women’s rugby are up 10-0
11.52
The second quarter of the women’s netball 4ths is over and Portsmouth are taking the lead by 24-12
11.52
Am told that Portsmouth women’s rugby team prepare with cider
11.50
We’ve heard the Men’s Rugby Thirds have been cancelled and Portsmouth take the points as Southampton couldn’t field a team.
11.49
Portsmouth take the victory at 2-0 in men’s 3rds Football!
11.48
The squash decider has resulted in another draw at 2-2! It’s time for the second deciding game!
11.46
Men’s lightweight 2km win in rowing for soton
11.45
All Rugby matches have moved to Clarence Pier Rugby Field from HMS Temeraire where the Football is now taking place.
11.44
A win for us in the women’s 2k rowing race!
11.43
Portsmouth are up 1-0 in men’s thirds football with 15 minutes to go…
11.42
The cricket team are on their way ”On the way to Portsmouth with a bus to ourselves #teamsoton” – if you’re following our cricket team matches start at 2.30 so stay tuned!
11.39
Men’s and Women’s 800m races at the athletics track both won by Southampton!
11.37
Things are getting closer here!
11.34
Current overall score: Portsmouth 32 – 28 Southampton
11.34
A win for Southampton in the Women’s Badminton singles!
11.33
Men lost 5km relay in rowing. Men and Women heavyweight 2km win…4 rowing events yet to come
11.32
Badminton Men’s Doubles 2 v 1 sees a #TeamSoton win!
11.32
Sadly a loss for the 2 v 1 womens doubles…
11.32
Badminton womens doubles 1 v 2 bring another win for us!
11.31
Apparently we’re winning now in badminton!
11.30
Popped into badminton. Told we’ve lost a few games. Complaints from badmintonette saying open door is knocking cock off course
11.26
Women’s rugby has just started, slightly later than planned
11.26
football: mens thirds #teamsoton #varsitycup2013
11.25
We lost the volleyball…25-22 so pretty close!
11.24
Its another Southampton victory for the women’s hockey second team! Well done!
11.23
@GjamieJ has tweeted: Come on Soton!! #varsitycup2013 #teamsoton
11.20
Time out in Volleyball. We aren’t doing great but only a few points behind…
11.15
We’ve taken the lead!
11.13
Squash seconds #teamsoton
11.13
Score error. 12 to them…
11.13
Squash 2nds currently under tie break at 2-2, decider match about to start…
11.11
Matt and I found women’s volleyball. 13-11 to us
11.10
Warm up starting now for first team women’s rugby
11.10
Southampton have turned up- they seem annoyed at having to wait for an hour for their bus. Tension on team pompey, lack of supporters and its pretty cold’
11.09
@SotonUniAthXC have tweeted: The time has come for first ever Varsity match against Portsmouth #turningpompeyintopompei @YourSUSU, Good Luck from all of us.
11.08
@skunksultimate have tweeted: Skunks on the bus ready to represent #teamsoton
11.05
Don’t forget you can stay involved with everything today wherever you are on Twitter by using the hashtags #TeamSoton and #VarsityCup2013
11.05
Clough says ‘Rugby found, no Southampton yet, lots of seagulls though’
10.59
Overall Portsmouth are currently leading the Varsity cup 24 – 12.
10.59
Portsmouth have also taken a win in the men’s Badminton Doubles
10.57
We can confirm the Men’s Rugby Thirds result as a Portsmouth win, while Southampton have taken a win in the Badminton Men’s singles.
10.48
We’re coming to you live from the UPSU building, now we’ve finally got the whole team together. There’s reporters on the ground so we’ll be getting results as they come in.
10.42
5km rowing won by Portsmouth! Not a great start for us!
10.35
I’m David Mendoza-Wolfson and I’ll be helping out with assistance from down at the games from Jennifer Clough and Emma Atkins!
09.49
The Wessex Scene are finally on the bus. There’s an air of frustration amongst the teams as things get off to a shaky start. It’s also raining. Which isn’t helping.
09.18
We’ve not quite made it to Portsmouth…due to the first shuttle bus breaking down. We’ll try and bring you all the action as soon as we can.
Keep up the good work guys!
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