RAG (Raise And Give), in collaboration with SUABC (Southampton University Amateur Boxing Club), pulled off one of their biggest ever events last month with a full bill of boxing, 16 bouts in total, at Oceana.

In the first event of its kind, the fighters, all from our very own university, underwent a rigorous training programme for over a month and a half to prepare for the night. They varied from complete beginners to more experienced boxers, both male and female. When it came to their bouts, each of the fighters where also praised for the high level of sportsmanship they … Read the rest

We have received some fantastic news from the RAG (Raise & Give) team, who have recently sailed past the £10,000 milestone with the money they have raised so far this academic year!

The team started counting at the beginning of the term and the current counted total stands at a huge £10,375.65.

Each year RAG raise money for three nominated charities, with this year’s being Samaritans Southampton, Marrow and Water Aid.

The most successful event for RAG so far was their St Mungo’s Raid in London, and the Boxing Club has raised the most money at £2,792.49.… Read the rest