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Fencers foil Southampton for win in opening match
03 December 2012 by Craig Hadley
SWANSEA men’s fencing team began their season with a hard-fought victory over Southampton.
Swansea achieved victories in the sabre and the foil, with team captain Richard Rapier calling it “a strong start to the season.”
Despite their unhappiness with the refereeing, Swansea dominated the sabre, and new addition to the squad Joe Brightman finished off Southampton in explosive fashion to record a score of 45-36.
The Epee event, Southampton’s strongest category, saw them come into their own and take a quick lead.
George Orchant closed the gap and took both teams into the final round with equal scores, but Southampton were able to secure their own 45-36 victory.
In the foil, Swansea dominated throughout and pulled off an outstanding victory of 45-16, to give Swansea a comfortable overall win.
After the game, Rapier signalled his intent to build upon the win.
“This is a strong start to the season,” he said.
“We were set back by some bad calls in the sabre, but we didn’t let it get to us.
“This is how I intend the season to continue for us.”
Swansea’s finest put Cardiff to the sword
14 May 2012 by David Hendy
Swansea University men’s fencing team sealed a memorable 135-100 victory over Cardiff at Varsity.
Kinsella set for Varsity challenge
30 April 2012 by David Hendy
Swansea University women’s fencing captain Helen Kinsella is relishing the challenge facing her side at Varsity.
Defeat is not an option for Swansea
30 April 2012 by Craig Hadley
Swansea’s men’s fencers are looking to avenge their season at Varsity after average performances have scuppered their progress this season.
Batson’s Taekwondo set for showdown
30 April 2012 by Craig Hadley
Following success at the ITF student championships, captain Emily Batson is quietly confident going into the Varsity match.
Taekwondo win nine medals in Leeds
19 March 2012 by Craig Hadley
Jordan Braddock won two golds as Swansea University’s taekwondo club celebrated a nine medal haul at the ITF student championship in Leeds. Continue Reading
Carey takes double gold at the UK Open Championships 2012
19 March 2012 by Craig Hadley
Swansea karate club captain Holly Carey won two gold medals at the UK Open Championships in what she described as her “most successful year to date.”
Medals galore for Swansea jitsu club
27 February 2012 by David Hendy
Swansea University’s jitsu club won four gold medals, two silvers and two bronze at the Randori Nationals 2012. Continue Reading
Spour of the moment
13 February 2012 by Craig Hadley
Calum Spours was crowned the Welsh champion at the 67kg weight class after his opponent was forced to retire at the end of the second round with a hand injury. Continue Reading
