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 Brothers' backed up their historic league title by beating Loughborough 41-14 in the BUCS Super Rugby Milk Championship final at Rodney Parade.

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.

Aaron James' side claim their first BUCS Super Rugby league title with a hard-fought 17-7 victory away at Durham as the regular season concludes.

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.

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.