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Superbowl Sunday and the rise of the NFL in the UK

9th February 2024

American football is a powerhouse sport in the United States, but its popularity is also increasing within the UK. Superbowl Sunday is quickly approaching and fans across the globe are waiting with baitedbreath to see if the San Francisco 49ers or Kansas City Chiefs will win the coveted LombardiTrophy in Las Vegas, Nevada on 11 ...


Is GUSA failing club sport?

7th September 2023

The Glasgow University Tigers tell us they experienced a disappointing lack of support from GUSA and UofG Sport last season. For several years, traditional American sports have become more and more popular across Scotland and the UK, especially at university level, given the increase in the number of international students and exposure to these sports ...


Your GUSA guide to Refreshers’ Week

9th January 2023

Here’s your guide to getting involved in a range of GUSA clubs this semester. If you missed sign-ups in September or were just unsure about whether to get involved with a Glasgow University Sports Association (GUSA) club, you have your chance once more! Many GUSA clubs are running a variety of social and sporting activities ...


Sport of the Month: American Football

8th January 2023

The Glasgow Guardian’s Sport of the Month series turns its attention to a “real girl boss” sport. This month’s Sport of the Month is the Glasgow University Tigers or better known as the University’s American football club. President Dominique Hewitson has described the club in three words: “friendly, inclusive, hardworking”. Here’s why American football has ...


Super Bowl socialising

6th February 2021

The Super Bowl is fast approaching but many of the traditions surrounding the game will not be possible this year. This year is the 55th Super Bowl, and the two teams competing are the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs. The Super Bowl is the final National Football League (NFL) game of the ...