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Amelia Williams Exclusive: Why the Loughborough pathway is helping the promising prop scale new heights

Loughborough Lightning prop Amelia Williams discusses her award-winning season, overcoming injury, England Under-20s and her ambitions for the future.

BUCS Super Rugby pathway proves its worth (again) after Bath success and exciting England Students squad

The top level of the student game has been showered with more praise from figures such as Johann van Graan, with attention now turning to England Students’ upcoming fixture with France Universities.

Third time's a charm for Loughborough and Williams in Women’s BUCS Super Rugby final

After successive defeats in the showpiece event, the African Violet finally turned silver into gold, dispatching Brunel 45-5 to claim the title, with prop Amelia Williams producing a superb hat-trick.

Men's BUCS Super Rugby Final: Bath clinch league and cup double with victory over Loughborough

'The Brothers' backed up their historic league title by beating Loughborough 41-14 in the BUCS Super Rugby Milk Championship final at Rodney Parade.

'This is the gold medal - this is the one' - Dream endings and history on the line on BUCS Super Rugby finals day

The showpiece event in the university rugby calendar rolls into Newport once again with Bath looking to cement their dominance, Loughborough hoping for double success and Brunel aiming to break new ground.

Brunel stun league champions Hartpury as Loughborough's men set up final against Bath

Abi Burton’s Brunel shocked Hartpury to reach the Women’s BUCS Super Rugby final against Loughborough, while the top two men’s sides also book Rodney Parade showdown.

BUCS Super Rugby: Big Bath comeback, Loughborough and Exeter squeeze through, Durham down Nottingham

Bath recovered from a 27-point deficit against Cardiff to keep their dreams of a double alive, while Durham upset the seedings after their victory at Nottingham.

Meet Isaac Mears, the Bath scrum-half who has enjoyed a memorable few weeks

The exciting Bath prospect, who has been a driving force in the success of the university side, is hoping to hit one or two more heights this season after captaining England Under-19s.

Bath create history by securing first-ever BUCS Super Rugby league title

Aaron James' side claim their first BUCS Super Rugby league title with a hard-fought 17-7 victory away at Durham as the regular season concludes.

Bath roar back against Loughborough to take BUCS Super Rugby title race to final day

An explosive second half from Aaron James’ side secured a 40-31 win over their title rivals, leaving Bath on the brink of their first-ever BSR league title.

'I’ve absolutely loved it': Former Ulster wing Rory Telfer on his time in BUCS Super Rugby

The Durham winger, who has already faced the likes of Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Mack Hansen in his short career, is aiming for a strong finish to the BSR season.

Loughborough leave it late against Durham as pulsating BSR title race reaches stunning climax

Eric Nixon's game-clinching try sets up mouth-watering showdown with second-placed Bath while Hartpury finish ‘perfect’ season in Women's BUCS Super Rugby.

Marijn Huis Interview: Champ, National 1 and BUCS Super Rugby have all helped my development

The Netherlands international has played at various levels of the English game and has found a home at London Scottish.

Hartpury Women clinch fourth consecutive BUCS league title as Loughborough and Bath battle for men’s crown

Hartpury Women secure a fourth straight BUCS league title without dropping a single point, while the men’s BUCS Super Rugby season heads for a thrilling finish.

Bath keep pressure on Loughborough after famous win at Exeter

James Beverley's late penalty secured the University of Bath a 20-18 victory against the University of Exeter at Sandy Park.

Vikas Meijer Interview: “BUCS Super Rugby allows players to keep all doors open”

The Dutch international talks to Francisco Isaac about his journey with Cardiff Met to the international stage, and why BUCS Super Rugby remains key to developing top talent.

Chaos at Welsh derby overshadows exciting BUCS Super Rugby return

Cardiff University's clash with Swansea was abandoned after a brawl broke out towards the end of Wednesday's fixture.

The dominant return of the England Students Women’s side can only be a good thing for Red Roses pathway

With a home World Cup just days away, the triumphant return of the England Students Women’s programme was a resounding success – and could offer another pathway for future Red Roses.

Loughborough's Becky Boyd starting to find her voice and aiming to make some noise at the World Cup

Quiet achiever Becky Boyd has gone from an unexpected Six Nations debut to earning a place in Scotland’s Rugby World Cup squad, impressing teammates and coaches with her power, work rate, and character.

Lucy Weaver Interview: Embracing new opportunities with England Students and Leicester Tigers

The 21-year-old says she is ‘very thankful’ to be a part of the reformed England Students Women’s programme as one of Leicester’s new recruits looks to the future with optimism.

England Under-20s aim to ‘increase efficiency’ in attack

Interview: TRU’s Charles Rylands catches up with coach Will Parkin to explore how England’s attack can ignite.

Kane James Exclusive: “To see Henry play for us to skyrocketing into the Lions is pretty cool”

The England Under-20s back-row on the rise of his former teammate Henry Pollock, his own experiences which led to a Premiership debut and the latest challenge against South Africa.

Josh Beaumont Exclusive: The 'relief' of retirement, reflections and his testimonial year

A 'true driver and role model for rugby in the north', Beaumont admits the decision to retire at the end of the season was effectively taken out of his hands, plus he confirms he will stay with Sale Sharks in a commercial role.

England Under-20s ready to ‘create own stories’ as they gear up for world title defence

Only eight players remain from last year’s triumphant squad and while 2024’s success can act as motivation, Mark Mapletoft’s side are also out to create their own memories.

‘Element of confidence’ for Bristol as Bears look to harness recent record to reach Premiership final

Bristol have won 11 of their last 14 encounters against rivals Bath - including doing the double this season - but skipper Fitz Harding feels the Bears will need something extra to upset the odds.

Defeat for England Students but the programme continues to create memories and act as a springboard

Martin Webdale’s troops fell on the wrong side of a 42-31 scoreline against French Universities but representing England Students remains a highlight in the calendar.

Wilf McCarthy Interview: ‘When you put it like that, it has been pretty mad!’

The BUCS Super Rugby Player of the Season was recently unveiled as one of Leicester Tigers’ new signings and with another England Students cap to come, it has been a memorable month for the Hartpury centre.

England Students Women to be led by Andrew Ford and Poppy Leitch as new era begins

Gloucester-Hartpury's Andrew Ford will be assisted by Exeter Chiefs' Poppy Leitch as the England Students Women's programme returns for the first time in two decades.

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.

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.

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?

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.

England U20s miss out on Six Nations title and Grand Slam after inspired Wales performance

England Under-20s saw their Grand Slam dreams crumble against a determined Wales side who ran out 23-13 winners at Cardiff Arms Park.

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.

The UK flavour to the Men’s Rugby Europe Championship

For those who follow National League Rugby and BUCS Super Rugby in particular, there have been a host of recognisable names cropping up in this year’s Rugby Europe Championship.

England Students appoint Loughborough’s Martin Webdale as head coach

Webdale - who guided the African Violet to BUCS Super Rugby glory last April - has taken the baton from Darren Fearn and will lead the representative side against France in May.

“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.

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.

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.