Roses 2011 Liveblog Day 1

21:54 Well we don't know about you but we've had an awesome day of streakers, Draco Malfoys, mohawks and cheesy music. The score stands at York 15.5 and Lancaster 21.5. But there's all still to play for tomorrow as a huge 186 points are up for grabs. Make sure you're still following tomorrow, for day 2 of The Yorker liveblogs Roses!

21:45

Well done York!

21:43 YORK WIN! After taking 5 points and a conversion, it's all over for the Lancastrian boys. York win 30-8 and take four points.

21:38

Action shot!

21:36 The Lancastrians are pressing but it's almost over.

21:35

York team huddle as the game starts to look good.

21:29 Big last 10 needed for York. Great atmosphere as shouts of Yorkshire ring round the stadium. Come on boys!

21:28

Is that sun we see breaking through??

21:25 York score on a penalty, making it 23-8 to York. Lancaster will have to fight hard to get back from this now.

21:24 It's finally stopped raining and with York dominating, there's even more reason to celebrate!

21:18 Although missing a conversion, York score! 5 more points, which means that the score stands at 20-8, putting them further in the lead.

21:16 Lancaster miss a penalty and are rewarded with loud jeers from the crowd. The York fans are certainly enjoying this!

21:14 With the Huntingdon Stadium full to the brim, there's a brilliant atmosphere for this game. York to win!

21:12 It's handbags at dawn for the players on the pitch. Will York keep their cool? We certainly hope so.

21:09 York have been awarded a penalty, but player James Mortimer misses. Still 15-8 to good old York.

21:05 For anyone just joining, we're blogging the Rugby Men's 1sts at Huntingdon Stadium and the score currently stands at 15-8 to York. Follow the game on Twitter.

21:04 York's been disallowed a try...but our Sports Editor James Tompkinson assures us they're working at an incredible speed and looking "really sharp" in the second half.

21:00 Now 15-8 to York as the conversion is scored. Could we possibly dare to hope?

21:00 Lizzy Pennock is a STAR!

21:00 York are in the lead for the first time after scoring a try! The score now stands at 13-8 to York.

20:59

Fire flames greet the team as they come out for second half!

20:59 There's a Lancastrian streaker on the pitch, the fun never stops at Huntingdon Stadium!

20:48 With the Last kick of the half York miss the chance to go ahead. A missed conversion leaves it 8-8 as the teams head off the pitch.

20:45 5 points for York as they score a try. 8-8. A successful conversion to take the lead...

20:42 According to James it's a "pretty dull affair" at the stadium at the moment, "a tense affair with both sides not wanting to make any mistakes". Come on York, nothing to lose here!

20:41 A try for Lancaster gives them 5 points to lead 8-3!

20:32 Newly elected Sports Editor has called the Lancaster team "Draco Malfoy" look-a-likes! Hmm, I always had a thing for pale, blonde and skinny!

20:29 A lot of action in the past few minutes bring the score to 3 all!

20:28

A little sneak peek at the game to whet your appetite for victory!

20:24 No scores, but "tackles are flying in from both sides", reports The Yorker correspondents!

20:18 Keep updated with what's going on in Huntingdon Stadium with the Yorker's Twitter feed! Click on this link for real time updates!

18:18 Just a quick update to report York's win in Cricket Men's 1sts, bringing the score to a slightly more acceptable 21.5-11.5 to Lancaster. Hopefully Rugby Men's 1sts will bring in the extra 4 much needed points for York!

16:58 Most of the Yorker team will be closing up shop and heading home now! So the score stands at Lancaster 21.5-7.5 York at the moment. Keep checking this blog for scores from Cricket Men's 1sts and of course tonight's Rugby Men's 1sts! Also keep checking the Yorker for video and analytical round-ups each day of Roses.

16:53

The Yorker interviews YUSU York Sport President Sam Asfahani about today's American Football game.

16:46

Grant Ninnes of York Centurions surveys the earlier American Football game.

16:43 Right, time for a break before the Rugby Men's Firsts game at Huntingdon Stadium. Just the Cricket Men's 1sts to finish up here as UYCC look to chase down the 237 set by Lancaster. They should make it with sensible batting, but this is a funny game where anything can happen. So far it's been a good day for our arch rivals, but there's still a long way to go in Roses 2011.

16:36 York going nicely now as the 100 comes up in the Cricket Men's Firsts. Kirkwood and Memon still playing really well and the score is 113-4.

16:32 Memon plays two glorious cover drives and looks in really good nick for the Cricket Men's 1sts. York really need these four points, come on boys!

16:31 Things are quieting down here on campus. Many students looking particularly wet and dreary. It hasn't been a particularly good day for York, just Cricket Men's 1sts left now on campus before tonight's big game Rugby Men's 1sts!

16:26 Latest update on Elliott Chacksfield, No. 82 on York's American Football team from Matt Cooke, "He required first aid treatment, but was able to walk away after. " Hooray!

16:26 UYCC now move onto 90-4 after 21 overs with Kirkwood and Memon steadying the ship. URY blast out Mumford and Sons across the radio as Kirkwood plays a beautiful lofted cover drive over mid on for four. We like.

16:23

The Yorker interviews Rishi Naidoo, from York's Rugby Men's 1sts team, about tonight's big game!

16:15 The Yorker's Bryony Holleran showing off on URY, talking to them about the American Football game today. She also told me to say that she made a "sweet block" during the game. Her words, not mine!

16:15

Netball College Winners earlier today.

16:13 York hitting back in the Cricket Men's 1sts with Kash Memon leading a mini counter attack on Lancaster's bowlers. A beautiful cover drive the shot of the innings so far, York now 73-4 chasing 238. We could be in for a long night.

16:05

A short clip on today's Cricket Men's 1sts!

16:01 Oh it's not good news in the Men's Cricket 1sts game. Townson bowled five balls after the restart and UYCC are now 59-4. This needs a big innings from someone now if York are going to get anything from this game.

16:01 American Football. Lancaster win, with a finishing score of 18-6.

16:00

Rugby 7s Women's earlier today.

15:59

15:56 URY are blasting out "Here Comes The Sun". No hint of irony...

15:54 Some good news from the Cricket Men's 1sts. The covers are coming off, the rain has eased and it looks like we will be getting some play very soon. York will resume on 59-3 chasing 238 to win. Game on.

15:52 Ultimate Frisbee. Lancaster win with a deciding score of 15-0.

15:45 Our reporter Ian Angell has just managed an interview with York opening bat Alex McDonald. He was not happy with his decision today, "definitely going over the top" was the argument. I wouldn't disagree either.

15:45 Ultimate Frisbee. 11-0 to Lancaster.

15:44

15:44 Indoor Hockey Men's 1sts finishes with 5-5!

15:43 American Football. Chacksfield #82 is taken off to the ambulance. 1 minute 36 left.

15:42 Lancaster has equalised 4-4 in Indoor Hockey Men's 1sts.

15:40 UYCC Number 5 Nick Townson tells me that "it's hard work out there, but hopefully we'll get back out soon". We need the rain to stop soon here, York in desperate need of a win and four vital points. Long way to go still though.

15:36 American Football. A York player is injured. Our reporter Harriet Evans can't feel her feet either. Should have worn wellies.

15:35 Indoor Hockey Men's 1sts. Lancaster score again, making it 4-3 to York.

15:33 Lancaster score in Indoor Hockey Men's 1sts, bringing the score to 4-2 to York.

15:32 I've just spoken to the umpires in charge of the Cricket Men's 1sts who tell me that the chances of this game getting going again soon are "very slim". Make of it what you will...

15:31

York vs Lancaster in the American Football.

15:27 Lancaster is still dominating 7-0 in Ultimate Frisbee.

15:27 The umpires of the Cricket Men's 1sts have decided to bring the players off with York currently 59-3. The covers are on, and hopefully this will pass over and we'll get some play soon.

15:26

York Centurions huddle at American Football.

15:23 American Football. Unfortunately the rain has started again but there's a chinook helicopter flying around so our reporter Harriet Evans is entertained.

15:22 The rain is starting to fall quite heavily now on 22 Acres, as Andy Kirkwood and Nick Townson look to stabilise the York innings in the Cricket Men's 1sts. Can't help but feeling that they will be leaving the pitch soon if this rain keeps up...

15:22 Indoor Hockey Men's 1sts. Half time sees the score of 4-1 to York.

15:21 Ultimate Frisbee. Lancaster dominating with 5-0 to Lancaster.

15:17 American Football. A touchdown for York, making it 18-6 to Lancaster.

15:15 Indoor Hockey Men's 1sts. 3-0 to York with Andy Harris scoring another goal!

15:14 Bad news in the Cricket Men's 1sts as Alex McDonald is given out to a contentious LBW shout. York are now 51-3 and the Lancaster lads suddenly believe they can win this game.

15:13 Indoor Hockey Men's 1sts. 2-0 to York as Andy Harris does a great drag flick.

15:12 The sun's out at 22 acres, our reporter Harriet Evans is happy as American Football move into the 4th quarter.

15:11

Indoor Frisbee Mixed in action earlier today.

15:09 Indoor Hockey Men's 1sts. York score - 1 - 0 to York!

15:06 York lose their second wicket in the Cricket Men's 1sts. Club president Ed Wilson drags on and it's now 44-2. Little bit of composure needed from the York lads as they set about their run chase.

15:01 36-1 now in the Cricket Men's 1sts as York's run rate slows slightly after the loss of Crawford. This will all be about patience, positivity and sensible batting now. In other news, URY are trying to incorporate "ultimate frizbee" into the lyrics of "Stacey's Mom". I laughed.

15:01 Our very own reporter Bryony Holleran is on the pitch at American Football! Come on Bryony!

14:58 American football. Touchdown for Lancaster. 18-0 to Lancaster.

14:57

14:56 Raining over at 22 acres...hooray.

14:54 Current score update: Lancaster 12.5 - York 6.5 Big afternoon needed for the White Rose now.

14:53 Bad news in the cricket as York skipper and talismanic batsman Fraser Crawford is out. The score is now 32-1, and that's a big wicket for Lancaster.

14:50 URY currently belting out a lovely bit of Lionel Ritchie on 22 acres, but the rain is starting to fall now which could threaten York's positive start in the cricket

14:50 Indoor Hockey Women's 1sts goes to York 4-3! Well done York!

14:49 A quote from URY reported by Harriet, "Let's have some Billy Jean from the very deceased Michael Jackson." Yes please!

14:48 We're hearing that the second half of the American football has just resumed. York still trailing, although our reporter in the field Harriet Evans tells me that York's number 21 Nick Walter has made a good run and York have started positively.

14:47 Netball College Winners are York 35-21!

14:43 We're back under way here at the cricket, York Uni skipper Fraser Crawford hits out from the word go and York are 13-0 after the first over. Great start.

14:05 Burgers and wedges are being consumed by the dozen here in the Roger Kirk Centre. Liveblogging is hungry work.

14:01 Indoor Hockey Men's 2nds. York wins! Final score 6 - 2 with goals from Duncan Sills, Simon Murphy, Laurie Torrington. A hattrick for Mark Inman, special mentions as well to Thomas Chevins, Joe Walsh, Dan Forshaw and Matt Foakes.

13:58 Tom Williams strikes for York in the final over of the cricket. A run out off the final ball brings Lancaster's innings to an end. 237-9 the final score, which is competitive but not brilliant. York will have to bat well to get these runs though.

13:55 American Football. 12 - nil to Lancaster.

13:54 York squander two glorious chances for wickets in the cricket. A drop by keeper Andy Kirkwood brings an end to the 49th over, Lancaster 228-7

13:51 Indoor Hockey Men's 2nds. 6 - 2 to York. Mark Inman does a superb drag flick.

13:50 Indoor Hockey Men's 2nds. 5 - 2 to York, Lancaster's #11 sin binned following a challenge on Joe Walsh of York.

13:50 Very bad over for York in the cricket. Lancaster 221-7 after 48 overs.

13:48 Netball College Winners. 13 - 8 to York, just starting the last quarter. Come on York!

13:48 American Football. #64 and #12 have pretty awesome mohawks.

13:46 200 up for Lancaster in the cricket now. They've played much better in these last 10 overs, and York need to turn the screw and make sure Lancaster don't pile runs on in the last three overs.

13:44 13-8 to York in Netball College Winners.

13:38 YORK WICKET. Crucial breakthrough in the Cricket Men's 1sts as Alex Kirkpatrick gets a wicket, caught off his own bowling. 183-7 now, bringing to an end Lancaster's 74 run partnership off just 7 overs. Come on York!

13:34 It's 8-4 to York in Netball College Winners right now. York's Goal Attack is on fire apparently, according to our Operational Director Stefanie Nyelon!

13:33 One or two drops of rain on 22 acres as Lancaster have another good over, rotating the strike well and hitting boundaries. 172-6now in Cricket Men's 1sts

13:28 151-6 now as Lancaster start to exert a little bit of pressure in the Cricket Men's 1sts. York's captain Fraser Crawford turns to opening bowler Tom Williams in the hope of a breakthrough. Tense times on 22 acres, and you can't help but feel that York need to win here.

13:26 Lancaster wins Indoor Frisbee Open 13-4!

13:24 York narrows the gap in Indoor Frisbee Open 11-5! It's a start!

13:23 Make that 11-4 Indoor Frisbee Open to Lancaster.

13:22 Lancaster widens the gap in Indoor Frisbee Open 10-4. Not looking like a good day for York at all!

13:20 Lancaster starting to hit back in the Cricket Men's 1sts now with three boundaries. York need to keep this tight now. Nearly a run out as Lancaster try and up the run rate, 133-6 now

13:19 Lancaster scores a short corner for Indoor Hockey Men's 2nds! 3-1 York!

13:18 Lancaster currently in the lead for Indoor Frisbee Open 7-4.

13:17 Lancaster currently 2 touchdowns up from York's none for American Football. Come on York, do England proud!

13:17 York's Mark Inman scores a P Flick to make it 3-0 to York for Indoor Hockey Men's 2nds. Lancaster accused of "unsavoury" conduct!

13:16 Unusually high turnout for American Football today!

13:15 Indoor Hockey Men's 2nds have just started and York is leading 2-0!

13:14 Lancaster leading Indoor Frisbee Open 5-3 in a very fast moving game!

13:12 YORK WICKET in the Cricket Men's 2nds. Another one for Felgate with a stonewall LBW. York's scorer Andreas Papaldombakis shouts "sit down" at the Lancaster lads. Easy now, but York looking very sharp here. Lancaster now 109-6.

13:06 Check out the video below for a sneak peek at yesterday's Cricket Men's 2nds!

13:05

13:03 YORK WICKET. Oh that's a an absolute beauty. Felgate gets one to just move away off a perfect length to find the edge and a good take by 'keeper Andy Kirkwood. Lancaster are 99-5 after 32 overs now.

13:03 Immediate advantage for the Lancaster Bombers at the much anticipated American Football game today.! Harriet spots many guys in mohawks! Trending?

12:58 Back to the Cricket Men's 1sts and things are still looking good for York. Lancaster are 91-4 after 32 overs, and struggling to up the run rate. However, York have dropped four catches and will have to hope that those mistakes won't come back to haunt them later on.

12:55 Lancaster wins again for Rugby 7s Women's 1sts 17-7.

12:51 Lancaster leading Rugby 7's Women's 1sts 17-7. Not looking great for York at the moment.

12:47 Indoor Hockey Women's 2nds has finished with a score of 3-3!

12:43 Final score 21-15 to Lancaster in Netbal College Select!

12:43 Mylo reports that Indoor Hockey Women's 2nds is going very well, with the score being 3-3 right now!

12:42 Lancaster still leading 12-7 in Rugby 7s Women's 1sts.

12:41 York Sport President Sam Asfahani has said that he is "focused and looking forward to American Football this afternoon!"

12:35 But York is leading 7-5 in Rugby 7s Women'd 1sts!

12:34 Lancaster takes a massive leap to lead 20-13 in Netball College Select.

12:30 Lancaster wins Rugby 7s Women's 2nds 21-7!

12:29 Lancaster now leads Indoor Hockey Women's 2nds 2-0.

12:28 Harriet is hungry, but is still glued to Netball College Select. Score is now 15-12 to Lancaster.

12:27 Our one ray of hope: York maintain a solid lead of 64-3 in Cricket Men's 2nds.

12:22 Lancaster also leads in Rugby 7s Women's 2nds 21-7.

12:18 13-10 to Lancaster for Netball College Select.

12:13 Deputy Sports Editor Mylo Scurr has just sent in an update on Hockey Women's 2nds. It's 1-0 to Lancaster at the moment!

12:10 York team member for Indoor Frisbee Mixed Rebecca Morement says,"It's hard work and we played well but never mind!"

12:08 8 all in Netball College Select. Still chance for York there to grab some points!

12:08 Cricket Men's 2nds

12:04 Lancaster wins Indoor Frisbee Mixed 5-4!

12:00 Oh it's another one for York in the Cricket Men's 1sts. McDonald taking the catch off his own bowling. Wonderful start for York and Lancaster are now 44-3

11:57 Lancaster is evening up the score, 7-7 now in Netball College Select.

11:57 Big chance for York in Cricket Men's 1sts but George Richards drops off his own bowling. You've really got to take those kinds of chances. Lifeline for Lancaster.

11:56 4-4 for Indoor Frisbee!

11:55 Indoor Frisbee score currently 3-3!

11:55 Lizzy is in war mood! Just got hit by a stray frisbee! Oh dear, the perils of reporting!

11:53 Alas, Lancaster scores to make it 7-6 to York in Netball College Select.

11:52 38-2 now in Cricket Men's 2nds McDonald strikes in his first over with a beauty that hits off stump. Great start for York and Lancaster are struggling here!

11:52 York is on a roll now, leaving our slow start behind! 7-5 to York in Netball College Select.

11:51 York takes the lead for Indoor Frisbee Mixed 3-2!

11:48 YORK WICKET! Huge moment in the early parts of this game as Felgate removes Lancaster's opener LBW. Advantage York.

11:48 And York equalises Indoor Frisbee Mixed 2-2!

11:47 York takes the lead in Netball College Select 6-5!

11:46 Maiden over from Williams. Good stuff from the fresher opening the bowling. Lancaster's batsmen looking solid but not spectacular. Pitch is very good, "like a road" according to Alex McDonald (York batsman).

11:45 Harriet is feeling the tension at Netball College Select, the score is now 4-4!

11:45 ...and York scores a point in Indoor Frisbee Mixed! 2-1 now!

11:43 2-0 to Lancaster in Indoor Frisbee Mixed. Come on York!

11:41 Lancaster seems to be leading the way still with a 1-0 lead in Indoor Frisbee Mixed and 4-3 in Netball College Select".

11:41 Lancaster starting to hit out in the cricket now, 34-0 after 10 overs. This game could still go either way but you can't help thinking that York need to turn pressure into wickets now.

11:33 Oh, York has brought the score up in Netball College Select to 3-2 now! Well done York!

11:32 Lancaster lead 3-1 in Netball College Select.

11:30 Score for Cricket Men's 1sts is currently at 6-0 to York, with York's Williams and Felgate opening the bowling.

11:19 James Tompkinson reports on Cricket Men's 1sts, "York bowling first and applying early pressureas a good lbw shout is given "not out". Good early start. Score is 6-0 to York."

11:17 Lizzy Pennock reports on Indoor Frisbee Mixed, also at the sports tent! "Unusually high proportion of long-haired guys on both teams!" is what she has to say!

11:14 Apparently York's sports tent looks so temporary that it took some convincing for the Lancaster girls to believe it wasn't set up just for Roses! Ahem ahem University!

11:12 Lancaster netball team has just arrived at the sports tent! Nerves seem to be high today.

11:11 Lancaster Men's Hockey team just rocked up the sports tent looking Swish and official in their shirts and ties apparently!

11:08

10:55 The sports tent's pretty quiet at the moment. The Lancaster Frisbee Team is warming up, along with some Alcuin netball girls.

10:54 Just under 10 minutes to go until we start today. Lizzy Pennock is on her way to watch some indoor frizbee, and James Tompkinson will shortly be making his way to 22 acres to catch the men's firsts cricket match. Stay tuned for updates.

10:46 First update from Yorker correspondent Harriet Evans, she's just spotted a York Centurian sporting their new hairstyle! Who wants a photo?

10:40 Highlights of today will include American football, Ultimate Frisbee and the Rugby Men's 1st's at Huntington Stadium.

10:38 Definitely looking forward to getting out and watching some sport this morning, the music in the Roger Kirk Centre is slowly driving us all slightly crazy!

10:31 Netball, cricket and frisbee kick off at 11am, stay tuned.

10:28 The combination of cheery dance music and coffee is starting to get to us.

10:21 Stay on this page for constant live updates all day!! Good luck York!!

10:18 Lancaster have got off to a good start with the Cricket Men's 2nds yesterday, but who knows what today will bring?

10:18 Just a reminder that York start the day 6-2 down after Lancaster's victories in the Riding A and Cricket 2nds game yesterday. 29 points up for grabs today though so all to play for!

10:12 Welcome to The Yorker liveblogs Roses 2011! It's Day 1 and the sporting action kicks off in 50 minutes, stay with us all weekend for scores, analysis and our own unique brand of wit.

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