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NUS vote for national demonstration in Autumn
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Student Officer elections postponed until September
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Amnesty International protest against Shell operations
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Book review: Hurricane Lane, Michelle Vinall
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DVD Release: Into The Abyss – Out Now
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Gig Review: Lostprophets, Southampton Guildhall
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Southsea Fest 2012 lineup announced
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Premiership dream ends for hockey girls
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Lecturers strike over pension reforms
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Portsmouth student competes at Olympic Stadium
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Cheerleaders cap successful year with another trophy
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Four things to do in Paris… and they won’t cost you a penny!
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The True Cost of Free Music
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Avengers Assemble: Earth’s mightiest heroes join forces
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Gig Review: Bombay Bicycle Club, Portsmouth Guildhall
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Gig Review: One Night Only, Wedgewood Rooms
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Students abseil down Spinnaker Tower for charity
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PR guru Max Clifford talks to University students
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DIY Fashion Fix: Tie-dye
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Hockey take Club of the Year at AU Awards
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Team Plum sails to home success
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Interview: Of Mice & Men
The University of Portsmouth Destroyers have steadily improved since joining the British University American Football League (BUAFL) in 2006. In 2010/11 The Portsmouth Destroyers defeated the Birmingham Lions 20–19 in a closely contested National Final to be crowned BUAFL National Champions.
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Girls put on pads to form new Destroyers outfit
Following the British Universities American Football Association establishment of a kitted 5v5 women’s league in the summer of 2011 – the first of its kind – Head Coach of Portsmouth Destroyers Russ Hewitt was quick to jump on board and…
Portsmouth Destroyers 6 – 27 Bath Killer Bees: Destroyers stung by Killer Bees
Finishing third in the Thames Valley Conference table meant Portsmouth had a chance at claiming the Challenge Trophy. But first they had to beat the Bath Killer Bees at home, something which was going to be difficult after losing 22…
Portsmouth Destroyers 9 – 16 Southampton Stags: Destroyers down but not yet out
The sun was shining as the Southampton Stags visited Langstone for a huge rivalry game, and it soon became apparent that both teams were going to put up an incredible fight. Portsmouth lost nine players to injuries, an accurate reflection…
In pictures: Portsmouth Destroyers v Southampton Stags
Photos as Portsmouth Destroyers go down 19-6 to the Southampton Stags, and end their hopes of retaining last year’s title.
Team Solent Redhawks 13 – 6 Portsmouth Destroyers: Redhawks end Destroyers’ 15 game win streak
On the day of the Superbowl, it wasn’t just the NFL teams who were out to prove themselves in the world of American Football: BUAFL teams from around the country were set to be going head-to-head. Bad weather meant around…
Portsmouth Destroyers 20 – 3 OBU Panthers: Destroyers continue unbeaten run
In their last match before Christmas, the Portsmouth Destroyers beat Oxford Brookes University Panthers to continue their winning streak with their fourth victory out of four matches this year. Once again, there was a referee shortage, meaning coaches from both…
Portsmouth Destroyers 24 – 7 Imperial Immortals: The Portsmouth Destroyers march on
Gale force winds, transport problems and a referee shortage were all threatening the game. But, luckily the Destroyers made it to London, coaches from both teams volunteered their services to referee and the wind… well, you can’t have it all….
Destroyers promote american football in the UK
After winning the BUAFL championship, it would be insane to think that the Portsmouth Destroyers would have a ‘quiet’ summer. In fact, the boys and their coach have been very busy in their ‘time off’ to help promote the sport of American Football in the UK.
Portsmouth Destroyers 20 – 0 Brunel Burners: Burners extinguished – but work to be done
As reigning BUAFL (British Universities American Football League) national champions, the Portsmouth Destroyers have the highest of standards.