What is Varsity?
Varsity is the biggest showdown of the year — a once a year battle where our teams go head-to-head against University of Roehampton for pride, points, and bragging rights. Every match counts, and every point matters as we fight to be crowned Varsity champions. The winning university takes home the legendary RoeBuck Trophy, holding onto it until the next time we meet.
Varsity 2026 - Sunday 8 March and Wednesday 11 March
This year, we’re taking on our long-standing rivals, the University of Roehampton, in what promises to be our biggest Varsity showdown yet. We’ve been going head-to-head since 2013, and every year the rivalry gets louder, bolder, and more intense. Expect fierce competition, last-minute drama, and non-stop action from start to finish — this is not a day to miss.
The Bucks are coming in hot, having held the Varsity title for the last two years. The pressure is on… can we make it three in a row? You know what they say — third time’s the charm! Our teams are ready, the crowd is ready, and all that’s left is to show up and bring the noise.
Even better, Bucks are hosting at home this year, which means you’ll have access to all the games, all the events, and the full Varsity experience right on our turf. From the first whistle to the final point, the atmosphere will be electric — packed sidelines, big moments, and unbeatable uni pride.
Once the action wraps up, the celebrations don’t stop. You’ll be invited back to The Venue, where both universities come together for the ultimate finale — the trophy ceremony. One rivalry. One winner. One unforgettable night.
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Varsity 2025
Varsity kicked off in dramatic style with Dance on Saturday 22nd February. Competing across six styles, Bucks missed out on the point by just 0.02% — a brutal reminder that Varsity can come down to the finest of margins.
Sunday brought big moments in Hockey, with both teams delivering when it mattered. Women’s Hockey secured our first Varsity point with a hard-fought 2–1 win, while Men’s Hockey followed up with a dominant 3–0 victory, celebrating together and showing the true spirit of Bucks sport.
Heading into the final day, it was all to play for — and Wednesday did not disappoint. There were nail-biters, late heartbreaks, and huge statement wins. Netball 2’s battled to a draw, Netball 1’s stormed to an emphatic victory, and Women’s Football put on a headline performance with a stunning 7–1 win.
The tension peaked as Men’s Volleyball dragged their match into a deciding fifth set, clinching a massive 3–2 win and levelling the Varsity score at 6.5–6.5. It all came down to one final fixture.
Enter Men’s Basketball. Calm, confident, and fired up, Bucks pulled away in the second half to secure a commanding 75–55 win, sparking huge celebrations and sealing Varsity in unforgettable fashion.
There it is, 2 years in a row, back-to-back, Varsity Champions (7.5-6.5). Who thought the Roebuck trophy was going anywhere?…. We certainly didn’t. Massive congratulations to all that competed, those that came to support and to everyone that helped make Varsity a special occasion.
Want to see Varsity for yourself? Check out our game-day album on Facebook.