BUCS Super Rugby returns, arguably bigger and better than ever. As the competition enters its 10th season, Adam Gaston previews all 10 sides gunning for university rugby’s biggest prize.
Clubber TV's decision to broadcast every BUCS Super Rugby fixture in 2026-27 marks another major step for university rugby, a journey TRU has seen first-hand.
Talking Rugby Union (TRU) is delighted to be collaborating with freelance journalist Adam Gaston ahead of the new Champ Rugby season, as well as the upcoming BUCS Super Rugby and Women’s BUCS Super Rugby campaigns.
The top level of the student game has been showered with more praise from figures such as Johann van Graan, with attention now turning to England Students’ upcoming fixture with France Universities.
The Crusaders opened Christchurch’s Super Round with a 35-20 win over the NSW Waratahs at One NZ Stadium, giving a full house of 25,237 fans a winning start at the new venue.
After successive defeats in the showpiece event, the African Violet finally turned silver into gold, dispatching Brunel 45-5 to claim the title, with prop Amelia Williams producing a superb hat-trick.
The showpiece event in the university rugby calendar rolls into Newport once again with Bath looking to cement their dominance, Loughborough hoping for double success and Brunel aiming to break new ground.
Abi Burton’s Brunel shocked Hartpury to reach the Women’s BUCS Super Rugby final against Loughborough, while the top two men’s sides also book Rodney Parade showdown.
Bath recovered from a 27-point deficit against Cardiff to keep their dreams of a double alive, while Durham upset the seedings after their victory at Nottingham.
The exciting Bath prospect, who has been a driving force in the success of the university side, is hoping to hit one or two more heights this season after captaining England Under-19s.
An explosive second half from Aaron James’ side secured a 40-31 win over their title rivals, leaving Bath on the brink of their first-ever BSR league title.
The Durham winger, who has already faced the likes of Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Mack Hansen in his short career, is aiming for a strong finish to the BSR season.
Eric Nixon's game-clinching try sets up mouth-watering showdown with second-placed Bath while Hartpury finish ‘perfect’ season in Women's BUCS Super Rugby.
Hartpury Women secure a fourth straight BUCS league title without dropping a single point, while the men’s BUCS Super Rugby season heads for a thrilling finish.
The Dutch international talks to Francisco Isaac about his journey with Cardiff Met to the international stage, and why BUCS Super Rugby remains key to developing top talent.