Cardiff vs. Swansea Varsity rugby match 2008

Cardiff Arms Park held host once again to the annual Cardiff versus Swansea rugby Varsity match. Cardiff had been thrashed 19-0 the previous year so there was a lot riding on them doing well this year. The match initially did not start well for Cardiff with Swansea looking to be the stronger side.

Cardiff and Swansea

Cardiff soon found their form though and took the lead.

Penalty kick

Some stunning penalties ensured that Cardiff stayed in the lead. The crowd turn out for Cardiff was massive!

Cardiff running with ball

Cardiff being tackled by Swansea

Cardiff and Swansea

Swansea put a great fight but Cardiff continued to dominate.


Swansea players jumping on Cardiff

Penality kick

The end score was 19-9 to Cardiff, crowning them Varsity the Varsity winners. Cardiff also won overall in the others sports winning 17 games, drawing 1 and losing just two!

Pitch invasion

The pitch was invaded by celebrating Cardiff fans at the end… The score was up on the screen for all to see!

One Response to “Cardiff vs. Swansea Varsity rugby match 2008”

  1. Kaamajakaaya Says:

    interesting stuff!