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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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?
Following the domination of Hartpury, it is now time for one of Loughborough or Cardiff Met to become the best in the land.
England Under-20s saw their Grand Slam dreams crumble against a determined Wales side who ran out 23-13 winners at Cardiff Arms Park.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
England's WXV 1 title defence kicks off this weekend and Ciara Fearn brings you the latest from the Red Roses camp.
The Head of Performance of Women's Rugby at the University of Edinburgh is hoping the renewed energy behind the league will continue the upward trajectory of the student game.
The seven-team competition is an evolution of the Women’s National League (WNL) and joins the top level of Men’s student rugby as BUCS’ second ‘Super’ level of competition.
Mark Mapletoft has made 12 changes to the starting XV which came through England's first World Rugby U20s Championship match but that doesn't dilute the talent of the squad.
The presenter and commentator has been part of the rise of the student game and he hopes by creating the Rosslyn Park University Sevens, it can be a success story just like BUCS Super Rugby.
Langford is one of Exeter’s rising stars but if her breakout season is to end with a Premiership Women’s Rugby final, the Chiefs will have to exact their revenge on Gloucester-Hartpury.
It might not have been the result they wanted against France Universities but as a spectacle, England Students more than played their part in showcasing the quality within university rugby.
Ahead of representing England Students, Durham University and Newcastle Falcons' Max Pepper spoke to TRU about university rugby, his rugby playing family and being put in the shop window.
Before England Students take on France Universities, Darren Fearn spoke to TRU about all things uni rugby.
The recognition for university rugby continues to grow and after another thrilling domestic campaign, some of the best emerging talents in England now have the chance to play for their country.
Exeter back-rower discusses his 'dream' Six Nations with Italy, why he is full of praise for university rugby and looks ahead to the run-in for the Chiefs.
Four of Loughborough’s triumphant BUCS Super Rugby side have been called up for England Students ahead of their match against France Universities on May 4th.
Hartpury University’s grip on the Women’s National League title continued as they defeated Loughborough 34-22 in a gripping final at the StoneX Stadium.
Twelve months ago, it was heartache for the African Violet but Loughborough weren't to be denied again as they ended Exeter's hold on the BUCS Super Rugby Championship trophy with a 35-31 win.
Hartpury have been the unrivalled queens of women's university rugby and Loughborough are next in line to try and knock them off their perch.
Last year's BUCS Super Rugby final was one for the ages and old foes Exeter University and Loughborough are gearing up for a repeat as they battle to become the best in the land.
It will be a repeat of last year's final in BUCS Super Rugby while Loughborough crushed Exeter's dreams to set up a showdown with the irrepressible Hartpury in the Women's National League.
Durham head coach looks ahead to a home BUCS Super Rugby quarter-final after the Palatinate finished the regular season in fourth spot.
After two months of competition, Georgia and Portugal will compete for the main prize. Francisco Isaac previews Finals Day in Paris and picks out a few names to look out for.
The 20-year-old winger is thriving at Premiership league leaders Gloucester-Hartpury as well as in the university set-up, where silverware is very much the currency of success in both environments.
The reigning BSR champions lifted the domestic trophy for the first time in five years but now the Green and Whites are targeting the league and cup double.
England Under-20s' power up front has been a noticeable weapon during the Six Nations and an important cog in this has been University of Bath prop Billy Sela.
After a thrilling set of recent fixtures, both BUCS Super Rugby and the Women's National League are set up for an enthralling last few games of the regular season.
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