With Bath leading the way, Loughborough bouncing back and Durham faltering, what did we learn from this week’s action at the top of the university game?
Former England and Harlequins full-back set to leave his current role with National Two East side Esher after accepting a full-time position as Director of Rugby at Loughborough University.
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 recent inaugural Nations Championship showcased the top level of our sport, but we always need to keep in mind that the international game is built on the foundations beneath it.
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.
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.
With a home World Cup just days away, the triumphant return of the England Students Women’s programme was a resounding success – and could offer another pathway for future Red Roses.
The 21-year-old says she is ‘very thankful’ to be a part of the reformed England Students Women’s programme as one of Leicester’s new recruits looks to the future with optimism.