University Rugby

BUCS Super Rugby: Cardiff become 'Clash Kings' as Hartpury stun the champions

From the iconic Cardiff Arms Park to a sold-out Sandy Park, Round Three of BUCS Super Rugby played out in typical fashion.
9 October 2026

BUCS Super Rugby: Late drama at Hollow Drift and Bath bruise Brunel

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?
2 October 2026

Big scorelines, a debut win and a statement from the champions - BUCS Super Rugby is back

BUCS Super Rugby returned on Wednesday with all the drama, tries and tribalism that make it such a spectacle. TRU's Adam Gaston wraps up the action.
25 September 2026

Mike Brown set to leave Esher for Loughborough role in 2027

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.
23 September 2026

Bigger and bolder than ever before - BUCS Super Rugby returns

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.
22 September 2026

A new broadcast home for BUCS Super Rugby - and a journey TRU has followed closely

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.
17 September 2026

TRU and The Ruck and Roll Show team up ahead of new Champ and University Rugby season

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.
17 September 2026

The Other Blokes: The Players Who Make Test Rugby Possible

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.
7 August 2026

Men's BUCS Super Rugby Final: Bath clinch league and cup double with victory over Loughborough

'The Brothers' backed up their historic league title by beating Loughborough 41-14 in the BUCS Super Rugby Milk Championship final at Rodney Parade.
22 April 2026

"This is the gold medal - this is the one" - Dream endings and history on the line on BUCS Super Rugby finals day

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.
21 April 2026

Brunel stun league champions Hartpury as Loughborough's men set up final against Bath

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.
10 April 2026

BUCS Super Rugby: Big Bath comeback, Loughborough and Exeter squeeze through, Durham down Nottingham

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.
27 March 2026

Meet Isaac Mears, the Bath scrum-half who has enjoyed a memorable few weeks

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.
23 March 2026

Bath create history by securing first-ever BUCS Super Rugby league title

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.
13 March 2026

Bath roar back against Loughborough to take BUCS Super Rugby title race to final day

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.
6 March 2026

Loughborough leave it late against Durham as pulsating BSR title race reaches stunning climax

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.
26 February 2026

Hartpury Women clinch fourth consecutive BUCS league title as Loughborough and Bath battle for men’s crown

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.
12 February 2026

Bath keep pressure on Loughborough after famous win at Exeter

James Beverley's late penalty secured the University of Bath a 20-18 victory against the University of Exeter at Sandy Park.
5 February 2026

The dominant return of the England Students Women’s side can only be a good thing for Red Roses pathway

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.
14 August 2025

Lucy Weaver Interview: Embracing new opportunities with England Students and Leicester Tigers

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.
8 August 2025