University Rugby

There was no mistake from current national champions Exeter or Hartpury in the top tiers of university rugby last week while Cardiff Met and Bath nudged themselves closer to the top four in BUCS Super Rugby.

Nottingham lock says there is a buzz around the Championship and the second tier should be cherished.

A home tie in the Champions Cup banked and with them going well in the Premiership, things seem to be on the up at Sandy Park - and Exeter Chiefs' budding relationship with the university recently hit another high point.

Having already captained his country whilst playing 'peak' student rugby, one of Loughborough's shining stars reflects on the season so far and looks ahead to what the future may have in store.

With Exeter losing their unbeaten record and Edinburgh closing the gap to Cardiff Met, both BUCS Super Rugby and the Women's National League showcased its famed unpredictability.

The Olympic gold medal-winning coach is now working with Cardiff Met University as Director of Rugby System, sharing his wealth of experience across the programme.

It is always a challenge for any young player trying to find their way in professional rugby, but social media abuse can add to that pressure. Newcastle's Zack Kerr understands the negative impact it can have.

Last year's BUCS Super Rugby league champions scored the most points, the most tries and secured the highest winning margin in the history of the competition after thrashing Swansea University.

The England U20s head coach chats to TRU's Ben King about unearthing the next generation of stars, the impact of a home World Cup in 2025 and the quality that lies within university rugby.

The top-flight of university rugby will return next week and Exeter have begun the campaign like a side on a mission.

Exclusive: The scrum-half tells TRU's Ben King how much of an influence the university game had on him making his Exeter Chiefs debut last season + his hopes for this campaign.

Despite testing conditions in Cardiff, Durham and everywhere in between, Round 4 of BUCS Super Rugby and the Women’s National League still had its fair share of enthralling games this week. 

The Portugal prop and former Durham University player reflects on a memorable few weeks for Os Lobos, his hopes for the nation and why student rugby played a part in him reaching the World Cup.

A second victory of the campaign for the current BUCS Super Rugby champions represents the ideal start to the season while Exeter's Women's side exacted some revenge.

After an absorbing 2022/2023 season, BUCS Super Rugby has made its return, with the first round of fixtures setting the tone for what should be another memorable campaign.

Here we go again. BUCS Super Rugby is back and after a period of dominance from Hartpury, is it now Exeter's turn to create a dynasty at the top of the student game?

Harris is back in the starting XV for England's clash with Australia in the World U20s Championships and the last 12 months has seen the Bath youngster continue his development.

As he settles into life with Newcastle Falcons, former University of Exeter and Exeter Chiefs back-row forward spoke to Joe Harvey about BUCS Super Rugby and his arrival at Kingston Park.

BUCS Super Rugby's Player of the Season has always wanted to play professional rugby and after the opportunity was taken away from him at Worcester, his sensational form for Loughborough attracted the attention of Scarlets.

England Students were victorious with a 25-21 win over France Universities, marking the side’s first win on French soil in 17 years.