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.
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.”
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.
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.
Hartpury Head Coach Sean Lynn believes a solid start to the BUCS Super Rugby campaign is important if his side are to replicate their success of last season.
The rivalry between Cardiff Met University and Cardiff University takes centre stage in Round Two of BUCS Super Rugby as both Welsh institutions collide at Arms Park.
Nottingham Trent University won their opening match of the new BUCS Super Rugby season as they came from behind to score in the last minute to beat Loughborough University at Lady Bay.
Scotland is gearing up for a weekend of Varsity action and before the showpiece event in Edinburgh, there is the small matter of a Glasgow derby taking place on Friday.
The beginning of the University Rugby season is upon us and TRU looks ahead to the annual Scottish Varsity which takes place at Murrayfield this weekend.
St Mary’s University and National One club Old Elthamians have announced a partnership which aims to deliver co-ordinated educational and rugby union opportunities to students and the club’s players.