Ben Pointer

The 745 match. Rugby union. Rugby league. Three heroes. Two codes. One unstoppable force for good.


On Sunday, November 17th, Headingley Stadium hosted a spectacle that transcended sport. This was no ordinary game, but a gathering of two codes of rugby – brought together in honour of three extraordinary ex-rugby players whose lives and legacies will forever echo in the world of sport and beyond.


Rob Burrow’s courageous battle with motor neurone disease (MND) captivated the hearts of the nat...

Hyde Park, a place where the echoes of time meet the exuberance of youth. For many students, venturing into this ramshackle red brick realm marks their first time living in a rented terraced house away from home. It is a rite of passage, a leap into newfound independence, and an introduction to the exciting – yet grungy – world of student living.


Now with grotty exteriors weathering the Baltic northern cold, these 18th-century terraces have certainly seen better days; vividly slathered in gra...

Public gyms. A place for university students to go and exercise, relieve stress, burn calories, and feel good about themselves. But if you look beneath the surface, you’ll discover that these bustling fitness hubs are far more than just dumbbells, squat racks and cardio machines. They are a depiction of our modern fitness culture. They...