University Rugby

Hartpury back on top of BUCS Super Rugby after denying Loughborough double

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.
16 April 2025

Women's BUCS Super Rugby final: Cardiff Met edge out Loughborough in absorbing final

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.
16 April 2025

BUCS Super Rugby Final Preview: Loughborough target double and Hartpury back at the big dance

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?
16 April 2025

Women’s BUCS Super Rugby Final Preview: A new queen of university rugby is ready to be crowned

Following the domination of Hartpury, it is now time for one of Loughborough or Cardiff Met to become the best in the land.
15 April 2025

Trophy cabinet continues to grow at Gloucester-Hartpury but ‘warrior queens’ are hungry for more

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.
28 February 2025

“We’re proud of the relationship between Bath and the university - It’s such as successful avenue”

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.
20 December 2024

Ale Loman Interview: ‘Playing in England is something I never imagined - It is a dream come true’

The back-row turned prop discusses life in the Championship with Nottingham and being able to play both sides of the scrum.
27 November 2024

Jordan Russell Exclusive: "Before my move to Leicester, I’d lost the love for rugby"

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.
2 November 2024

Sale Sharks Women and Manchester Met: Why collaborative thinking can grow the game in the North-West

Links between PWR clubs and University Rugby aren’t uncommon and Manchester Met hope their relationship with Sale can have similar, successful results.
16 October 2024

Why the ecosystem at Manchester Met is making it an attractive destination in the university rugby landscape

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.
1 October 2024

Claire Cruikshank Interview: Women's BUCS Super Rugby 'a really exciting opportunity' to showcase student game

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.
12 September 2024

Joe Byrnes Interview: University rugby is now baked into the rugby public psyche - Hopefully this amplifies its reputation'

The presenter and commentator has been part of the rise of the student game and he hopes by creating the Rosslyn Park University Sevens, it can be a success story just like BUCS Super Rugby.
7 June 2024

Sophie Langford Interview: “This is a clean slate - We aim to get to the final no matter the opposition”

Langford is one of Exeter’s rising stars but if her breakout season is to end with a Premiership Women’s Rugby final, the Chiefs will have to exact their revenge on Gloucester-Hartpury.
5 June 2024

'That was it in a nutshell' - England Students thriller provides further evidence of flourishing university game

It might not have been the result they wanted against France Universities but as a spectacle, England Students more than played their part in showcasing the quality within university rugby.
8 May 2024

Max Pepper Exclusive: ‘Uni rugby puts players in the shop window’

Ahead of representing England Students, Durham University and Newcastle Falcons' Max Pepper spoke to TRU about university rugby, his rugby playing family and being put in the shop window.
4 May 2024

Exclusive: England Students boss Darren Fearn ahead of France showdown

Before England Students take on France Universities, Darren Fearn spoke to TRU about all things uni rugby.
4 May 2024

The honour of representing England Students is not lost on some of the brightest talents in the country

The recognition for university rugby continues to grow and after another thrilling domestic campaign, some of the best emerging talents in England now have the chance to play for their country.
3 May 2024

Ross Vintcent Exclusive: Like Italy, Exeter were written off at the start of the campaign - We’re ready to go again

Exeter back-rower discusses his 'dream' Six Nations with Italy, why he is full of praise for university rugby and looks ahead to the run-in for the Chiefs.
26 April 2024

Loughborough quartet named in England Students squad

Four of Loughborough’s triumphant BUCS Super Rugby side have been called up for England Students ahead of their match against France Universities on May 4th.
23 April 2024

BUCS Super Rugby Final: Loughborough exact revenge on Exeter to seal title

Twelve months ago, it was heartache for the African Violet but Loughborough weren't to be denied again as they ended Exeter's hold on the BUCS Super Rugby Championship trophy with a 35-31 win.
17 April 2024