Students speak the international language of sport

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Sussex sportsmen and women returned triumphant from last weekend's annual sporting exchange trip to Le Havre university in north-west France.

With three victories out of four, they wrested the overall trophy back from Le Havre, who won it last year when they crossed the Channel for the inaugural exchange.

A defeat for the Sussex men's basketball team was more than compensated for by convincing victories in men's rugby, women's tennis and women's basketball.

Before Saturday's matches, the 47 Sussex students and four members of staff enjoyed a visit to the nearby port of Honfleur and a tour of Le Havre's dockland. They also crossed Le Pont Neuf, the world's first self-balancing bridge.

In the spirit of entente cordiale, the English representatives were given hospitality by their French counterparts and will return the favour in March, when Le Havre are expected to bring soccer and volleyball teams as well as rugby and basketball players.