The rivalry between Hartpury and the University of Exeter has intensified over the last couple of years and as the two teams prepare for battle, TRU chats to current Hartpury RFC captain and former Exeter man Simon Linsell.
They call Aberdeen the Granite City - and the University of Aberdeen men’s and women’s rugby teams have certainly been tough to beat so far this season.
Leeds Beckett University maintained their momentum from 2018 as they beat Nottingham Trent University in the first BUCS Super Rugby fixture of the New Year.
Ending 2018 with two consecutive wins, Leeds Beckett have put themselves in a good position to build on in the second half of the BUCS Super Rugby season.
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.
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.