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.

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.

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

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.

Bristol have won 11 of their last 14 encounters against rivals Bath - including doing the double this season - but skipper Fitz Harding feels the Bears will need something extra to upset the odds.

Martin Webdale’s troops fell on the wrong side of a 42-31 scoreline against French Universities but representing England Students remains a highlight in the calendar.

Hartpury secured their first BUCS Super Rugby title since 2019 as they denied Loughborough the chance of the double following a 34-21 victory at Rodney Parade.

After being a player during Cardiff Met's 'golden age', Lisa Newton has guided the Archers back to the top of university rugby following a 30-29 victory at Rodney Parade.

Loughborough and Hartpury finished one and two in the BUCS Super Rugby league season but will there be further African Violet joy or will the glory days return to Gloucestershire?

Following the domination of Hartpury, it is now time for one of Loughborough or Cardiff Met to become the best in the land.

After adding another university title to their list of honours, Gloucester-Hartpury turn their attention to the showpiece prize - a third successive Premiership Women’s Rugby crown.

Interview: Bath boss Johann van Graan and Head of Rugby at the University of Bath Aaron James chatted to Will Gupwell about why a strong synergy between both parties is benefitting the club’s emerging talents.

The back-row turned prop discusses life in the Championship with Nottingham and being able to play both sides of the scrum.

After starring on the university stage, Russell’s enjoyment for the game didn’t translate into her time with Gloucester-Hartpury but the now Leicester Tigers forward has a smile on her face again.

Links between PWR clubs and University Rugby aren’t uncommon and Manchester Met hope their relationship with Sale can have similar, successful results.

With BUCS Super Rugby returning with a bang, the leading universities in the country are once again showcasing what they have to offer but below the top tier, the progression of Manchester Met's performance programme continues.

The Head of Performance of Women's Rugby at the University of Edinburgh is hoping the renewed energy behind the league will continue the upward trajectory of the student game.