Aberdeen University Clobber RGU to win 2023 Granite City Challenge
Updated: Mar 23
Annual Varsity Competition Ends 75-24 in Aberdeen's Favour
By Clive Davies
Photo by Sai Shraddha S. Viswanathan
Aberdeen was bustling with excitement today as the University of Aberdeen squared off against Robert Gordon’s University in all manner of sports and activities. Granite City Challenge, the largest varsity competition in Scotland, is held annually and organised in partnership by AUSA and RGU Sports.
Events were held all throughout the city, across seven venues, Aberdeen Sports Village, Hillhead Student Village, King’s Pavilion, Elphinstone Hall, Hillhead Sports Centre, RGU SPORT and Union Brew.
AUSA's official breakdown of the results was as follows:
Athletics: UoA 131, RGU 91
Badminton: UoA 8, RGU 4
Boxing: UoA 6, RGU 1
Climbing: UoA 54, RGU 31
Cricket: UoA 93, RGU 92
Equestrian: UoA 22, RGU 14
Golf: UoA 2, RGU 3
Gymnastics: UoA 47.5, RGU 47.2
Kickboxing: UoA 4, RGU 2
Men’s Basketball: UoA 64, RGU 57
Men’s Football: UoA 4, RGU 2
Men’s Hockey: UoA 4, RGU 1
Men’s Rugby: UoA 75, RGU 0
Men’s Swimming: UoA 20, RGU 13
Men’s Tennis: UoA 0, RGU 6
Men’s Volleyball: UoA 3, RGU 0
Men’s Waterpolo: UoA 20, RGU 15
Netball: UoA 58, RGU 27
Rifling: UoA 795, RGU 790
Rowing: UoA 1, RGU 0
Snowsports: UoA 15, RGU 12
Squash: UoA 5, RGU 0
Trampoline: UoA 1, RGU 3
Women’s Basketball: UoA 65, RGU 39
Women’s Football: UoA 1, RGU 2
Women’s Hockey: UoA 4, RGU 1
Women’s Rugby: UoA 5, RGU 29
Women’s Swimming: UoA 20, RGU 13
Women’s Tennis: UoA 4, RGU 2
Women’s Volleyball: UoA 1, RGU 3
Women’s Waterpolo: UoA 13, RGU 10
Women’s Weightlifting: UoA 1, RGU 0
TOTAL: UoA 75, RGU 24
In addition to the competitive sports, numerous other activities were on offer including Archery Tag, Cheerleading and Dancing. Attendees could also enjoy catering and live music.
Organising so many events across seven different venues posed a significant challenge to organisers. Speaking about the success of the event, Aberdeen VP for Activities Adam Lambert said: “Overall I think the day went very, very well. I’m very proud of all of our team and super happy about the results.”
