Sea of green and red as students invade the city
IT’S one of the biggest dates on the Welsh university sporting calendar – and yesterday saw thousands descend on Cardiff for the Welsh Varsity.
Students from Cardiff and Swansea universities made their way to the city centre in a sea of red and green to cheer on their teams in more than 30 sporting events.
Students from Swansea travelled across early in the morning, with the party atmosphere in the Welsh capital fully flowing by lunchtime.
The crowning jewel of the historic event was the rugby grudge match between the two foes at the Principality Stadium.
But some fans got a little too excited during the day and were spotted swimming naked in the River Taff, prompting a warning from organisers. The Welsh Varsity tweeted a warning, urging students to: “Enjoy your day, but please stay safe near the river. Alcohol and water don’t mix.”
Others lit barbecues by the riverside as the April sunshine attracted even bigger crowds.
Welsh Varsity has been held in Swansea for the past two years but returned to the Cardiff venue for this year’s event.
The main events, the ladies’ and men’s rugby matches, took place in succession at the Principality Stadium.
It was Cardiff University’s supporters who claimed the bragging rights this year as their men’s team won 35-15.
Visit www.walesonline.co.uk read the full match report. to