University Rugby

Will Wilson - A Blue Through and Through

Ahead of the 137th Men's Varsity Match between Oxford and Cambridge, TRU’s Joe Harvey spoke to former Oxford flanker Will Wilson about the importance of this game to the players.
5 December 2018

George Dean eyes bright future for St Mary's University

George Dean is confident St Mary’s University can become a real force in University Rugby after making an excellent start to the South B season.
4 December 2018

Exeter take charge as Bath defeat Hartpury

BUCS Super Rugby leaders the University of Exeter have some breathing space at the top of the division after second placed Hartpury suffered a defeat.
30 November 2018

The Varsity Match 2018 - Can Cambridge make it a double success again?

The next instalment of the Varsity Match takes place next week and after Cambridge clinched both titles in 2017, will history repeat itself this year?
27 November 2018

Cardiff University beat Northumbria to end winless run

Cardiff University secured their first ever victory in BUCS Super Rugby after an excellent win over Northumbria University.
22 November 2018

James: 'We have made some positive steps, but we can still improve'

Aaron James admits there is still work for the University of Bath to do, but he insists his side are having a positive BUCS Super Rugby campaign.
21 November 2018

Nottingham coach Fowkes praises 'foundations' after positive start

In the second of three interviews conducted at Nottingham Rugby Club, Joe Harvey spoke to head coach Neil Fowkes.
20 November 2018

Hartpury and Exeter out in front after superb week in BUCS Super Rugby

Hartpury University and the University of Exeter find themselves in familiar surroundings at the top of BUCS Super Rugby following another enthralling round of action.
16 November 2018

University of South Wales aiming to use 'challenging' league to their benefit

The University of South Wales’ Ben Daniels believes BUCS Rugby’s South A division is challenging, but it can help the development of their rugby programme.
14 November 2018

"It's helped me develop as more of a team player" - Farnworth

Nottingham Trent forward Jake Farnworth believes deciding to go to university and balance his rugby with a degree has helped him improve as a player.
13 November 2018

"I will be a very proud man to watch him run out for his country"

This weekend, Sam Skinner will make his Scotland debut when they take on Fiji and his former forwards coach at Taunton Titans, Chris Brown, caught up with Gary Heatly to discuss the rise of the second-row.
9 November 2018

Wins for Northumbria and Cardiff Met increase pressure at the top

Northumbria University and Cardiff Met University both secured victories in BUCS Super Rugby as the domestic title race continues to hot up.
8 November 2018

Cardiff Met can't look too far ahead, says Northmore

Luke Northmore believes Cardiff Met have a lot more to offer as he sets his sights on helping Danny Milton’s side maintain their strong start to the season.
6 November 2018

Second half blitz helps Bath go to the summit

The University of Bath are one point clear at the top of BUCS Super Rugby after a ruthless second half performance against Nottingham Trent University.
1 November 2018

Our strength in depth has been key - Jones

Rob Jones believes the strength in depth which Manchester Met have created this year is the reason behind his side’s excellent start to the new university rugby campaign.
31 October 2018

Hartpury shine as champions crush Durham to go top

Hartpury University lead the way in BUCS Super Rugby after ending Durham’s unbeaten start to the season.
26 October 2018

Durham duo remain grounded after flying start

Ben Stevenson and Charlie Wilson reflected on Durham University’s impressive start to the season and the latter admitted: “No-one is getting carried away.”
24 October 2018

Durham and Exeter lead the way in BUCS Super Rugby

Durham University continued their fine start to the BUCS Super Rugby season as they picked up a third successive victory on Wednesday.
18 October 2018

Scottish Universities Band of Brothers

Scottish Rugby does have a history of brothers representing the national team, but last Wednesday, two sets of siblings came head-to-head at university level.
17 October 2018

Durham fightback to stun league champions Exeter

Durham University recorded their second bonus-point victory of the BUCS Super Rugby season as they narrowly beat the University of Exeter on Wednesday evening.
11 October 2018