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BRUNEL University head of rugby Gareth Rise believes the university game is becoming an increasingly important route into professional rugby for talented youngsters overlooked by Prem academies.
The west London university has undergone a remarkable transformation, rising from the fourth tier of uni rugby to BUCS Super Rugby, while developing a 246-player academy through its partnership with Ealing Trailfinders.
With the men’s side winning five of their opening seven matches in their first campaign at the highest university level, Rise believes Brunel’s success de...