MEN'S LACROSSE

Men's Lacrosse

The University of Exeter Men’s Lacrosse Club is a competitive, student-led program that combines athletic performance with a strong team culture. We compete at the highest level of UK university lacrosse, representing Exeter in the BUCS Southern Premiership and the SEMLA Flags tournament.

Our program fields two competitive squads:

First Team – Competes in the BUCS Southern Premiership against the top university programs in the country. This squad is made up of our most experienced and skilled players, committed to high-level performance.
Men’s 2s – A development-focused side providing competitive BUCS experience for emerging players and newcomers to the sport.

With a roster of over 30 athletes, we emphasise discipline, commitment, and a relentless work ethic both on and off the field. We welcome players of all backgrounds and athletic experience and many of our members first pick up a stick when they join the club, and quickly adapt through dedicated coaching and team support.

As a student-run organisation, our members take on leadership roles managing operations and running events which builds skills that translate beyond the game. Whether you’re an experienced player seeking top-level competition or a newcomer ready to embrace a new challenge, Exeter Men’s Lacrosse offers a place to compete, develop, and succeed.

Team Leadership

Evan Sansum

First Team Captain

Evan will captain the Men’s First Team for the 2025/26 season. He has been a consistent defender for the First Team throughout his time at Exeter and has represented the South West University team at the English Uni Bowl Tournament.

James Stansbury

Head Coach

James brings experience from Plymouth University, Bristol Bombers, and the England Aspire Programme. A dedicated coach, he works with the Women’s U21 and U18 England National Programmes and now brings his expertise to Exeter, leading the Men’s team with a focus on player development, tactical awareness, and a winning culture.

Caspar Mannix

Club Captain

Caspar oversees the running of the men's club this year and has a similar lacrosse story to most freshers. First picking up a stick in his first year and progressing from there, winning BUCS gold with the 2nd team. He is representing the 1st team for a third year now as a midfielder

Nick Tasker

First Team Vice Captain

Nick will serve as Vice-Captain of the Men’s First Team for the 2025/26 season. Originally from Canada, he has played at Exeter for the past two years and is comfortable in both short and long pole positions. His versatility and experience make him a key part of the squad.

FIRST TEAM

The Men’s 1s represent the highest level of competition within UoELC, competing in the BUCS Southern Premiership League and regularly challenging the top university programs in the country.

The 2023–24 season showcased the squad’s quality and resilience. The campaign began with a run to the BUCS National Cup quarter-finals, where we fell to eventual finalists Nottingham. In the spring, a standout moment came with our journey to the SEMLA Minor Flags final, narrowly missing out to Stoke City—a title we had claimed the previous year in 2022–23.

Across all competitions, the 1s recorded 8 wins from 14 fixtures, highlighted by a 9–8 victory over the University of Oxford—handing the eventual Southern Premier champions their only defeat of the season in our showcase match.

Led by Captain Caspar Mannix and Coach James Stansbury, the squad builds on a strong foundation of recent success, including the 2023 SEMLA title and a near repeat in 2024. With eyes set on reclaiming silverware, the Men’s 1s continue to push for excellence in every match.

Experienced players interested in trialling for the Men’s 1s should contact Club Captain Caspar Mannix at menslacrosse.captain@exeter.ac.uk

SECOND TEAM

The Men’s 2s squad serves as the entry point to Exeter Men’s Lacrosse, where freshers and new players learn the fundamentals of the game and quickly develop their skills.

Committed to fast-tracking beginners, we run multiple weekly sessions—some exclusively for newcomers to build core skills, and others integrated with the full squad to foster cohesion across the club. This approach has paid off: the 2s were promoted to the Western Tier 1 League and are the reigning Western Conference Cup champions. They completed an unbeaten 2023/24 season, winning every game and claiming both the Western Conference Cup and Southern League 2A titles, securing BUCS gold.

We welcome players of all abilities and backgrounds, using transferable skills from sports like hockey, cricket, football, basketball, and rugby to help members adapt quickly. Within just two months of training, new players are competing at a high standard for their division by the start of their BUCS season (Nov–Feb), ready to contribute on the field.

If you are interested in trialling for the Men’s 2s contact Club Captain Caspar Mannix at menslacrosse.captain@exeter.ac.uk