Jack Hawkins

The Growth of UK University Lacrosse

October 12, 2014

Back in the 1870’s, an exhibition tour showcasing Lacrosse around the UK was organized by Dr William George Beers. It prompted various Lacrosse clubs to spring up around the country. Since then there has only been marginal growth, but as the popularity of the game currently spreads around the globe, it does so too within the UK. Although women’s lacrosse has been played in UK private schools for a long…

UK Lacrosse: University Season Preview

October 7, 2014

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In the UK, Lacrosse is still very much a niche sport. Building a successful University team is an uphill task, with the game is still in its infancy, most of the new recruits have little to no previous experience in the game, with the exception of the occasional North American import, and are trained from the ground up. The BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sports) league begins next Wednesday with…