Northumbria University missed the chance to clinch the BUCS Super Rugby title as Durham University edged out their North East rivals in a riveting contest at Durham City RFC.
Aedan Moloney inspired Northumbria University to a bonus-point victory as they came from behind to beat Nottingham Trent University in BUCS Super Rugby.
Thirty-eight players who have featured in BUCS Super Rugby this season have been named in England Students’ squad for their double fixture with France in April.
Will Muir ran in two of four Northumbria tries as the BUCS Super Rugby league leaders edged Durham to extend their advantage at the top of the division.
World Cup winning former England captain Martin Johnson will hand over The Rhino Trophy during The Varsity Match next month when Oxford University and Cambridge University lock horns with each other.
Dom Waldouk will finally get his chance to bid for an Oxford blue at Twickenham next month when he makes his debut for the students against the Major Stanley’s XV at Iffley Road on Wednesday, 15 November (3.00pm kick-off).
Three first-half tries from Tom Ffitch, Tom Bitrim and Alex Glashan proved vital as Loughborough beat Durham to secure their third victory of the BUCS Super Rugby campaign.