The University Times

Domination from Dublin University Football Club (DUFC) this September on their pre-season tour to the USA. Leaving American soil with a clean sheet, the upcoming season looks very promising indeed.

DUFC pre-season training is in full swing and building on last year's success.

The 32-14 victory means that even after agonisingly missing out on the Leinster league title, DUFC's season is very much alive.

Having won the reverse fixture earlier in the season, Trinity would have been disappointed with the 10-32 home loss – particularly the second half performance.

Throughout a remarkable fixture in both name and essence, Trinity played with endeavour but were eventually outclassed 26-53 by the Japanese international side.

Clubs and fan bases across Europe have all come under greater scrutiny recently as society seeks to eradicate racism across all facets of life, including sport. Ireland has hitherto eluded the same level of inspection – Charlie Moody-Stuart asks whether this exemption is justified.

Despite a promising warm-up campaign, Ireland’s women fell short of progressing to the semi-finals but have laid firm foundations for the future.

Even if the 26-31 defeat dealt a blow to Trinity’s title hopes, two late tries were enough to earn a vital losing bonus point.

The referendum was held last Friday.

An injury-riddled Trinity side battled back to secure victory in this historic fixture with the last kick of the game.