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A group of male volleyball players in yellow shorts, navy blue jerseys and white knee pads are gathered in a huddle with their arms all around each other. They are standing on an indoor court in a gym with blue bleacher seats in the background.

Season preview: Men's volleyball starts season with high standards

Words by Lauren Kasowski · 8 months, 1 week ago

The UBC men's volleyball team is back in action on October 19. Here's what you can expect from the reigning U Sports bronze medalists this season.

A photo of a man with light skin, dark floppy hair with a middle part and a dark goatee. He is wearing a black sweater and standing in front of a window. Behind him is a row of windows at 45 degrees letting in sunlight.

Setbacks into success: Sam Davenport’s rise in UBC football

Words by Nik Thakker, Photos by Saumya Kamra · 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Eighteen months ago, then second-year wide receiver Sam Davenport’s fast blossoming football career at SFU was cut short. Now, he's a star player with the Thunderbirds.

A female soccer player in a white jersey kit and red cleats is running toward a soccer ball on an outdoor field at night. To the left is another player in a green jersey kit attempting to block the white jerseys-player. Another player in a white jersey kit stands off to the right on the field.

Taylor-Ryan, Whelan lead 'Birds to wins over UNBC

Words by Maia Cesario · 8 months, 2 weeks ago

UBC's women's soccer dominated the UNBC Timberwolves 7–0 on Friday and Saturday thanks to hat trick performances by Jade Taylor-Ryan and Holly Whelan.

A women's rugby player in a white jersey and pink cleats is hugged by a taller teammate during a break in a game. Two other teammates are standing around and two players in green jersey kits are standing away from the hug. In the background is bleacher stands full of fans.

UBC alumni shine in second weekend of WXV1

Words by Lauren Kasowski, Photos by Mackenzie Burley, Saumya Kamra and Zoe Wagner · 8 months, 3 weeks ago

The Langley Events Centre was the backdrop for the second week of the WXV1 rugby tournament. Three UBC alumni played, representing Canada and England.

A female rugby player with blonde hair is carrying the ball in a navy blue jersey kit. She is trying to break through a tackle made by another rugby player, wearing a light blue and yellow jersey kit. Three other players in navy blue jerseys are in the frame, facing away from the camera. The background is a lush green outdoor rugby pitch, with the goalposts in the centre of the photo.

T-Birds take down Vikes in last regular season game

Words by Maia Cesario, Photos by Tiana Khandelwal · 8 months, 3 weeks ago

On Saturday, the UBC women's rugby team earned a 17–8 win over the University of Victoria Vikes.

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Rock Party is climbing accessibility and community under the stars

Words by Viyan Handley, Photos by Viyan Handley · 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Would you trust a group of college kids with your life? For the 300 climbers who attended Rock Party 2024, the answer is a resounding 'yes.'

A female soccer player in a navy blue jersey kit protects the ball with from a female soccer player in a white jersey kit on a soccer pitch in front of almost empty stands. The players are both facing the right with the ball furthest from the player in the white kit.

Women’s soccer undefeated at mid-season, ranked first in Canada

Words by Sophia Samilski · 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Halfway through the season, the Thunderbirds are looking strong and poised to repeat as national champions.

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Undefeated, men's soccer is reaching for another Canada West crown

Words by Sofia Campanholo · 8 months, 4 weeks ago

At the midway point of the season, the 'Birds are looking sharp for their third consecutive conference title with a 7–0–2 record and standout offensive and defensive performances.

A huddle of hockey players on the left side of the frame celebrate on an ice rink with their helmets and gloves strewn around on the ice. They are wearing white jerseys and navy blue pants.

Season preview: Men's hockey is aiming for redemption

Words by Siyah Basi · 8 months, 4 weeks ago

While the Vancouver air cools, the Thunderbirds are heating up in preparation for the upcoming hockey season, with their eyes set on another shot at the national title.

The backs of three hockey players in white jerseys and white helmets celebrating after a goal.

Season preview: Women's hockey poised for CW four-peat with new recruits

Words by Olivia DeFehr · 8 months, 4 weeks ago

Fall marks not just the beginning of the new school year, but also of a new hockey season, and the Thunderbirds are getting ready for, hopefully, another historic season.

A rugby maul made up of players in navy blue jersey kits and green and yellow jersey kits. One person wearing a scrum cap is standing upright in the middle of the maul and is the middle of yelling.

UBC to host 2025 U Sports women's rugby championship

Words by Lauren Kasowski · 8 months, 4 weeks ago

U Sports announced UBC will host the national tournament from October 29 to November 2, 2025 at Thunderbird Stadium.

Three blue-hued images of Thunderbirds sports — from left to right, a women's soccer play, a women's rugby line out and a men's soccer slide tackle. Overlayed in front is a football player running with the ball tucked in his arm.

Top 10 Thunderbird moments of September 2024

Words by Ubyssey Sports Staff · 8 months, 4 weeks ago

September is a busy month. Here's what you might have missed from your T-Birds.

Two soccer players are running toward a soccer ball on a field at night. The player on the left is wearing a blue jersey kit and slightly behind the player on the right wearing a white jersey kit.

Thunderbirds put out Heat in Kelowna

Words by Maia Cesario · 8 months, 4 weeks ago

On Saturday night, the men's soccer team faced the UBC Okanagan Heat and earned a 2–0 shutout, thanks to performances from Luke Norman and Bennett McKay.

A football player in a white jersey kit prepares to throw the ball. A player in a red and black jersey is positioned in front of the other player, and slightly blurry. The background is empty red stands, but they are blurry.

Fourth quarter comeback powers T-Birds to third straight victory

Words by Caleb Peterson · 8 months, 4 weeks ago

On Saturday night, UBC came away with a tight 32–30 road win over the University of Calgary Dinos.

A rugby player wearing #7 catches the ball in the air, being lifted in a rugby lineout. She is held up alone, with the lineout not being contested.

Pye leads women's rugby to 85–7 win over Pandas

Words by Luiza Teixeira, Photos by Mackenzie Burley · 9 months ago

The T-Birds won by a landslide against the University of Alberta Pandas on Sunday afternoon at the UBC Gerald McGavin Rugby Centre.

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