Alumni Reflections: Alex Shaw
Alex Shaw MA, Management, Class of 2017 Saints Rowing From never having rowed before to a Henley competitor in just 2 years, Alex Shaw describes her great journey with @ustarowing, and…
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International sports leadership opportunity beckons for Ailsa Martin
Rowing Club President, Ailsa Martin, has been chosen as the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) candidate for the International University Sports Federation (FISU) Volunteer Leaders Academy (FVLA).…
Silver Award of the LGBT Charter for Saints Sport
The past year has been one of hardships and challenges, but development at Saints Sport has persevered through. A combination of campaigns, events, and education have allowed Saints Sport to…
A Semester like no other
Sport at St Andrews abruptly stopped in line with Scottish Government restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak at the start of the pandemic in March 2020. At Saints…
Celebrations for Lucy’s National Award
Final year student, Lucy Cottee, has won Triathlon Scotland’s Young Volunteer Award 2020. Announced earlier this week, the triathlete has been recognised for her contributions to the sport across Scotland.…
Hockey scholar Emily Dark invited to train with Senior GB Women’s Hockey squad
A University of St Andrews hockey player has been invited to train with the full Senior GB Women’s Hockey team. Emily Dark, a third year physics student will join the…
Getting the gold
On Sunday 30 August, second-year student Megan Ashley beat 20 other competitors around the Old Course to be crowned the winner of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club’s historic Local Clubs’ Gold Medal. With a scratch…
Saints W2 Take Scottish 1A Title in Style
Saints womens water polo 2nd team have been crowned Scottish 1A Champions after a decisive 9-5 win over fellow title challengers University of Stirling followed up by two concluding wins…
Saints Win BUCS Premier North Conference
Today the St Andrews womens water polo 1st team completed a remarkable Premier North campaign with with a comfortable 27-2 home victory over Newcastle. Going into the game Saints knew…
Saints end year in polo position
Saints womens water polo ended the first semester with a solid 27-5 home win over Manchester Met to end 2019 on top of the British Universities Premier League. Saints have…