Northumbria Sport

🚨TICKETS ARE LIVE🚨

We’ve got your Freshers’ Friday plans sorted! Grab your flatmates and get down to an epic Varsity rugby clash! 🏉

🆚
📆 Friday, 25 September 2026
⏰ 18:30 KO
📍 Home of the , Kingston Park Stadium

Last year’s event was a sell-out. Grab your tickets early – don’t miss out!

🎟️ Just £5 a ticket — purchase tickets using the link here:
https://www.eticketing.co.uk/newcastleredbulls/EDP/Event/Index/2152?spell=cb8564fc-0c8f-4541-8176-98094a834833

Become a qualified FA Level 7 Referee for FREE

A course valued at £100 per person, free for you (Northumbria Uni students only)

Course Details:

Date: Thursday 22 October

Time: 10:00 – 17:00

Location: Longbenton Sports Ground

Cost: FREE (Usually £100)

Who: Women only (Northumbria students)

Whether you want to stay involved in the game, build your confidence, or earn extra money, this course gets you qualified in a single day. Plus, gain direct pathways to referee BUCS (British Universities & Colleges Sport) matches!

Spots are limited. Fill out the form below:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/JcgQZCTLvx

🏆 SPORT CLUBS 🏆

Did you know we have 38 different sport clubs for you to join? From Badminton to Water Polo, Equestrian to Rowing, there is something for everyone at Northumbria Sport! 🙌

We’ve rounded up all of our club Instagram handles below to make it as easy as possible to reach out. Drop them a follow to get all the details on:

✨ Tasters & trials
🏆 Fixtures & results
🍻 Socials & events

👇 — drop a comment below introducing yourselves!

American Football: Northumbria Mustangs

Athletics & XC: Northumbria Athletics & XC

Archery: Northumbria Archery Club

Badminton: Northumbria Uni Badminton Club

Basketball (Men's):
Basketball (Women's):Northumbria Women’s Basketball

Boxing: Northumbria Uni Boxing Club

Cheerleading:

Cricket (Men's): Northumbria University Cricket Club
Cricket (Women's): Northumbria University Women’s Cricket Club

Dodgeball:

Equestrian:

Football (Men's): Northumbria University Mens Football Club
Football (Women's):

Futsal:

Gaelic Football: Northumbria GAA

Golf: Northumbria Golf Team

Gymnastics: Northumbria Gymnastics Team

Hockey (BUCS): Northumbria Hockey
Hockey (Social): social hockey 🏑🍻

Jitsu:

Judo: Judo

Lacrosse (Men's): .lacrosse
Lacrosse (Women's): Northumbria Women's Lacrosse

MMA:

Netball: Northumbria Netball Club

Olympic Weightlifting: Northumbria Olympic Weightlifting

Padel: Northumbria Padel

Powerlifting:

Rounders: Brand new for 2026/2027 - find out more on our website

Rowing: Northumbria Uni Boat Club

Rugby League (Men's): Northumbria Uni Rugby League
Rugby League (Women's): NORTHUMBRIA WOMENS RUGBY LEAGUE

Running: Northumbria University Running Club

Squash: Northumbria squash

Swimming: Northumbria University Swim Team

Table Tennis: Northumbria Uni Table Tennis

Taekwondo: NUN Taekwondo Club

Tennis: tennis

Ultimate Frisbee: Northumbria Ultimate

Water Polo: Northumbria Water Polo Team

Volleyball: Northumbria Volleyball

Other Accounts

Northumbria University: Northumbria University 

Northumbria University Accomodation:  

Northumbria Students Union: Northumbria Students’ Union 

Sabb Team: SABB Team

🏆 RANKED 21 FOR UNIVERSITY SPORT 🏆

Northumbria University Sport has officially finished 21 in the BUCS rankings for 2025/2026! That’s up 2 places and a massive 84.5 points from last season. 🚀

Headline achievements from an incredible year:

🥇 No.1 in the UK for Men’s Boxing
🥇 No.1 in the UK for Rugby League
🏅 Top 5 in Basketball & Football
🏅 Top 10 in Volleyball
🏆 15 League Winners
🏆 7 Cup Winners
🏅 7 Individual Medalists

A huge thank you to our incredible students, clubs, coaches, staff and volunteers. We couldn’t have done it without you!

We can’t wait to see what 2026/27 brings.

BRING IT ON! 🔥

❗ AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY CLOSURE ❗
Please note, Sport Central and Coach Lane Sports Ground will be closed on Monday 31 August and will re-open on Tuesday 1 September.

‼️LOYALTY OFFER REMINDER‼️

If you had a 2024/25 Annual Fitness Membership you are eligible for a Loyalty discount off your 2025/26 Annual Membership!

You have until the 31 August to redeem this exclusive offer.

Check your emails for your exclusive offer link!

Didn't get a link? Drop us a message and we'll look into it for you!

🏃 PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES 🖥️

We have a number of student placement opportunities available for September 2026, including events, journalism, sports management, marketing, strength & conditioning, performance analysis and more!

Find out more using the link below: 👇👇

https://northumbria.targetconnect.net/leap/employers.html?employer=459386&service=Careers+Service

SO WHAT'S NEXT?

The dust has settled, you've got your results, you're now officially a Northumbria student but what's next?

Whether you want to hit the gym, try a new sport or simply get moving, there’s something for everyone at Northumbria Sport! 🎉Here's the main things you need to know!

🔥 **£180 EARLY BIRD FITNESS MEMBERSHIP**
Get a full year of access to the gym, 55+ weekly classes, pool, sauna & steam room — plus an **£80 goodie bag**! 🎁

⏰ Offer ends **23 September**. Goodie bags are limited to the first 1,000 purchases.

🎪 **SPORTS FAIR — 23 SEPTEMBER | 10AM–4PM**
Discover 35+ sports clubs, Just PLAY, intramural leagues, volunteering opportunities and our facilities.

🔥 **BIG WEEK OF SPORT — 24 SEPT–4 OCT**
Try 35+ sports **FREE** and find your new favourite! 🙌

👉 Membership: https://northumbriasport.com/memberships
👉 Sports: https://northumbriasport.com/sports
👉 Find out more: https://northumbriasport.com/new-to-northumbria

ℍ𝔼ℝ𝔼 𝕎𝔼 𝔾𝕆! 

Northumbria University Sport is proud to welcome it's next cohort of students to Northumbria University Newcastle.

Our latest signings will be starting in September and we look forward to welcoming them! 

Wanting to join us through Clearing, we have spaces available contact Northumbria University clearing team on 0800 085 1085. Phone lines are now open!

Drop us a DM if you have any queries with all things relating to Sport on campus