Greenwich Students’ Union and City St George’s Students’ Union are proud to announce an exciting new Varsity partnership commencing for the 25/26 season.

The teams will compete in a multi-day showpiece event held across both university sites at the start of 2026. The winner walking away with the Varsity trophy and bragging rights for the year.

Varsity has long played a special role in student life. Varsity fosters campus identity, strengthens friendships, and provides a platform for students to showcase their talents in a high energy and exciting environment. For many, Varsity is a defining university experience, and we are thrilled to be able to further grow this event together.

Both teams have faced each other multiple times across the past year with some exciting closely fought matches. Pitting these teams against each other in a Varsity spectacular will be an event to remember and one you won’t want to miss!

Team Greenwich

Based across Southeast London and Medway, Team Greenwich represents the University of Greenwich and has enjoyed a landmark year in BUCS and LUSL.

Team Greenwich climbed the BUCS league rankings thanks to significant victories in women's basketball, taekwondo, Hockey and and a LUSL cup for volleyball.

City St George’s

Based across Central and South London, from Clerkenwell to Tooting, City St George’s benefit from strong local partnerships that give students access to high-quality training grounds and sports facilities.

City St Georges celebrated a record number of wins this year, particularly in rugby, netball, and hockey. Their rugby union team earned a promotion and a conference cup after an intense season of well-fought matches, highlighting the university’s growing sports prowess.

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“We are really excited about this new Varsity partnership with City St George’s Students’ Union. We feel we can really look to grow Varsity and offer a ‘Varsity experience’ to more of our students and their respective clubs. The new partnership will allow us to offer more fixtures with a wider range of sports , grow Varsity to stretch across multiple days and venues, and engage more students!”

Ryan Penny, Engagement and Opportunities Manager, Greenwich Students’ Union

"The launch of our new Varsity between Greenwich Students' Union and City St George’s Students' Union isn’t just about rivalry, though we love a good one. It’s about creating more opportunities for students to get involved, compete, and feel proud of their university. We cannot wait for Varsity!

Abdulmumin, Greenwich Students’ Union President

“This new partnership with Greenwich Students’ Union brings with it an exciting new chapter in our Varsity journey, offering both competitive and social opportunities for the wider City St George’s sporting community to compete - We are excited for this new ‘rivalry’ to develop in the coming years”

Julie Haggar, Sports Development Coordinator, City St George’s Students’ Union

“We’re proud to launch this exciting Varsity partnership, marking a new chapter for City St George’s Students’ Union. As a newly unified institution, this collaboration with Greenwich Students’ Union reflects our commitment to creating community, celebrating identity, and championing excellence through sport. With the Dragon and the Wolf leading the charge, Varsity will showcase the strength, pride, and spirit of our Union in a new era of friendly rivalry.”

Anoshay Hasnat, Deputy President (Community and Sport), City St George’s Students’ Union

We look forward to sharing more with you all soon.

City St George’s and Greenwich Students’ Union