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.
Exeter had to come from behind against reigning BUCS Super Rugby champions Hartpury College before claiming their fourth consecutive victory of the season.
After a season of silverware and a strong promotion challenge by Manchester Met’s Men’s 1st XV in the 16-17 season, optimism is certainly high in the north-west that they can challenge for honours ahead of the new campaign.
The new BUCS Super Rugby season kicked off this week and it was the perfect start for Leeds Beckett, Northumbria and Exeter who clinched opening triumphs
Seb Negri has been a standout performer for Hartpury College in his final year at the club and he speaks to TRU about life in Gloucester, his upbringing in Zimbabwe and his move to Treviso in Italy.
Twickenham hosted the 2017 BUCS Mens Rugby Championship Final, where Hartpury College's second-half charge ensured a 27 - 24 victory over University of Exeter.
Twickenham hosted the 2017 BUCS Womens Rugby Championship Final, where the University of Edinburgh were outright winners 48 - 5 against last years finalists Northumbria University.
England Students were denied a victory in their first international as Andy Keating scored a late converted try to snatch a share of the spoils for Ireland Universities.
Two quick-fire scores from Harry Randall proved to be the difference as Hartpury College beat the University of Exeter 27-24 in a pulsating BUCS Championship final.