University Rugby

Will Crane admits the BUCS Super Rugby domestic title is now out of Hartpury’s hands, but declared: “All we have to do is focus on ourselves and whatever happens, happens.”

The University of Exeter ran in seven tries as they thumped rivals Hartpury to take control of the BUCS Super Rugby title race.

Rob Jones has praised the attitude of his Manchester Met University players as he insisted: “Their hunger to succeed and work hard has been spot on.”

The rivalry between Hartpury and the University of Exeter has intensified over the last couple of years and as the two teams prepare for battle, TRU chats to current Hartpury RFC captain and former Exeter man Simon Linsell.

The University of Exeter have extended their advantage to five points at the top of BUCS Super Rugby following a hard-fought win against Cardiff Met University.

They call Aberdeen the Granite City - and the University of Aberdeen men’s and women’s rugby teams have certainly been tough to beat so far this season.

Nottingham Rugby’s chairman Alistair Bow spoke with TRU about how beneficial the club’s link is with Nottingham Trent University.

Maliq Holden says his time at Hartpury has given him confidence to kick on as he continues his career in the Championship with Cornish Pirates.

Leeds Beckett University maintained their momentum from 2018 as they beat Nottingham Trent University in the first BUCS Super Rugby fixture of the New Year.

Head coach Susie Appleby believes her players at Gloucester-Hartpury can put themselves “in the best position” to achieve their next goals following the RFU’s recent announcement regarding full-time contracts.

Ending 2018 with two consecutive wins, Leeds Beckett have put themselves in a good position to build on in the second half of the BUCS Super Rugby season.

In his first Taking Rugby Union column, Italy’s Sebastian Negri says it has been a surreal year for him as he prepares for his second Six Nations campaign with the Azzurri.

The University of Strathclyde have linked up with Glasgow Warriors and once again, it is certainly a step in the right direction for University Rugby.

John Okafor has set his sights on helping Leeds Beckett kick on in the second half of the BUCS Super Rugby season.

This year's BUCS Super Rugby campaign has been unpredictable, but compelling thus far and TRU brings you our half-term report.

The University of Exeter edged their way to the summit of BUCS Super Rugby after a victory over Cardiff Met.

Isaac Miller believes his time at Loughborough University was vital as he sets his sights on making the grade in the Gallagher Premiership.

Cardiff Met are the new leaders in BUCS Super Rugby as they won a testing derby day clash against Cardiff University.

James Davies admits Cardiff University did begin to have doubts about whether their first BUCS Super Rugby win would ever come.

Hartpury University recorded a superb win over the University of Exeter to go to the top of the BUCS Super Rugby table.