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Roses 2017: The White Rose Inferno

Posted on 21 April 2017

Get ready for Roses 2017, the largest inter-university sporting competition in Europe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IigspdC2cdo

The ancient rivalry of the Wars of the Roses will be revived as the Universities of York and Lancaster face off in a sproting event of epic proportions.

Battle lines will be drawn over 50 disciplines, including archery, rugby, fencing, and octopush. Support your fellow students as they compete on home ground to regain the Carter James Trophy

The opening ceremony will be on 28 April and competitons will be held throughout the weekend until the closing ceremony 6.00pm Sunday 30 April.

Book tickets for the opening ceremony and other events and check out the timetable

Join us to support the University of York. York will not be conquered.