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Loughborough hold on to get it right this time

21 April 2024 0 comments

Men’s Final By TOM JEFFREYS Loughborough………… 35pts Exeter………………………..31pts LOUGHBOROUGH claimed their first ever BUCS Super Rugby Championship title, and first in any national championship for […]

Loughborough stun Exeter to end long wait for title

17 April 2024 0 comments

By TOM JEFFREYS Exeter……………………………………………….31 Tries: J Gulley 29, Joseland 43, 68, 76 Conversions: McCaig 31, 44, 69, 77 Penalties: McCaig 12 Loughborough…………………………………35 Tries: Preen 20, […]

Academy players could miss out after cuts

14 April 2024 0 comments

By TOM JEFFREYS Last week saw another nail pinned into the coffins of Worcester, Wasps and London Irish as the RFU announced a funding withdrawal […]

Loughborough chasing epic cup double on finals day

7 April 2024 0 comments

BUCS By TOM JEFFREYS The finalists of the BUCS Super Rugby Championship at the StoneX on April 17 were decided last week, with Loughborough boasting […]

Impressive students on track for top four finish

31 March 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Gareth Elliott has led Exeter University to an impressive campaign in National Two West as the student side look set for a […]

Favourites Exeter on top in BUCS play-off draw

17 March 2024 0 comments

By T0M JEFFREYS THE BUCS Super Rugby league season came to a typically chaotic climax this week, as the men’s play-off spots were decided. Exeter […]

University game plays huge role in development

17 March 2024 0 comments

Former Richmond director of rugby Steve Hill puts the questions to Gareth Elliott, below, head of men’s rugby at Exeter University in Nat 2 West […]

Swansea spot in relegation play-off confirmed

10 March 2024 0 comments

BUCS RUGBY By TOM JEFFREYS Another chaotic week of BUCS Super Rugby has left seven positions still uncertain heading into the final week of action […]

Exeter crowned with two rounds to play

3 March 2024 0 comments

BUCS RUGBY By TOM JEFFREYS Exeter have been crowned BUCS Super Rugby league champions. Their 26-7 bonus point win over Cardiff Met put them 14 […]

University rugby should be part of RFU pathway

18 February 2024 0 comments

Coach to Coach Former Richmond director of rugby Steve Hill puts the questions to John Barnes, below, director of rugby at Hartpury RFC Why did […]

Defeat to Bath leaves Swansea in trouble

18 February 2024 0 comments

BUCS RUGBY By TOM JEFFREYS It’s nearly crunch time in the BUCS Super Rugby and Round 15 of 18 this season provided some crucial results. […]

Swansea claim a bonus to climb off bottom

4 February 2024 0 comments

BUCS RUGBY By TOM JEFFREYS The home stretch of BUCS Super Rugby settled into its flow after a hugely entertaining, and impactful, re-opening week with […]

New year but same old Exeter at the top

28 January 2024 0 comments

BUCS RUGBY By TOM JEFFREYS BUCS Super Rugby returned with a bang on Wednesday with six changes in the league table. Most dramatically, was last […]

Hartpury up to third with Notts left in big trouble

21 January 2024 0 comments

BUCS RUGBY By TOM JEFFREYS After five weeks, BUCS Super Rugby has finally returned with Hartpury capitalising on their game in hand, beating Nottingham away […]

Looking back at BUCS Super Rugby Alumni

11 January 2024 0 comments

By TOM JEFFREYS As BUCS Super Rugby eagerly awaits its return on January 24th, there is no better time to look back on the league’s […]

Lloyd making the most of life in the capital

7 January 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Garin Lloyd made the move from the small town of Neath, Wales to the hustle and bustle of London this summer, balancing […]

Easter’s backing Alex to return

31 December 2023 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Having unearthed a hidden gem for Harlequins in 2018 with the signing of Alex Dombrandt, Nick Easter is hoping the No.8’s blistering […]

Coach to Coach with Martin Webdale

31 December 2023 0 comments

Former Richmond director of rugby Steve Hill, below, talks to Martin Webdale, the head coach at Loughborough University, above Steve Hill: How and why did […]

Pirates putting their faith in youth

24 December 2023 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Gavin Cattle says the influx of Cornish youth has brought increased enthusiasm at Pirates which he describes as a ‘pleasure to coach.’ […]

Exeter in pole position to do the double

24 December 2023 0 comments

BUCS RUGBYBy TOM JEFFREYS BUCS Super Rugby is now on a five-week break. We’re 11 rounds, 54 games, and 2,987 points into what has been […]

Fears ‘it will take years’ to sort sport out

17 December 2023 0 comments

By LUKE JARMYN Hartpury University’s senior coaches believe it will take several years before English Rugby’s landscape across the Premiership and other national leagues smooths […]

Young Guns: Bath prop Billy Sela

17 December 2023 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Despite being just 18, Billy Sela is a relatively experienced England age grade player having already twice toured South Africa. The Bath […]

Young Guns: Exeter second row Joe Bailey

3 December 2023 0 comments

BY BEN JAYCOCK Having had a surprise call up to the U20s World Championship this summer, Exeter lock Joe Bailey is hoping for a busy […]

L’borough decimate Swans by scoring 15 tries

26 November 2023 0 comments

BUCS RUGBY By TOM JEFFREYS Loughborough decimated Swansea 95-8 to record one of the biggest wins in BUCS Super Rugby history amidst a pivotal week […]

Hogg: Now is the time for young guns to shine

19 November 2023 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK EXETER Chiefs’ young talent have had to bide their time but are now the focus of Rob Baxter’s side and former full-back […]

After three good years in Wales, Antrobus heads to US

29 October 2023 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Cardiff Met second row Liam Antrobus is moving Stateside at the end of the season to play in Major League Rugby, with […]

Young Guns: Leicester second/back row Osian Thomas

22 October 2023 0 comments

Having played rugby in Dubai for three years growing up, non-traditional forward Osian Thomas is hoping his silky handling can set him apart from his […]

First win for Bath in tough game v Cardiff

22 October 2023 0 comments

BUCS RUGBYBy OLLY PINHEY BATH secured their first win of the BUCS Super Rugby season in their annual Anniversary Game with a close-fought 25-20 win […]

Young Guns: Gloucester hooker Gareth Blackmore

15 October 2023 0 comments

From playing barefoot rugby in South Africa to battling in England’s west country of Gloucester, tyro Gareth Blackmore has already enjoyed quite the rugby journey. […]

Brilliant Exeter are far too hot to handle

15 October 2023 0 comments

BUCS RUGBY By BEN JAYCOCK Reigning Cup champions Exeter University became new leaders on Wednesday as they destroyed Loughborough 57-26 at Topsham. The sides met […]

Young Guns: Bath Academy and Bath Uni centre James Short

8 October 2023 0 comments

After excelling in Bath’s successful U18s side, James Short is hoping to impress the England age grade selectors while performing in BUCS Super Rugby. The […]

Spain flanker Super Mario’s hat-trick tears up fourth tier

24 September 2023 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Rather than scoring a hat-trick in Loughborough Students’ big win last weekend, Mario Pichardie should have been turning out for Spain at […]

Young Guns: Scotland U20 Prop Max Surry

27 August 2023 0 comments

Max Surry has completed his time in Scotland U20s and is now focused on becoming a starter for Cardiff Met University in BUCS Super Rugby. […]

Exeter’s Benjy eyes more super success

23 July 2023 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Exeter University winger Benjy Joseland is hoping his side can go back-to-back and secure another BUCS Super Rugby title. The 21-year-old scored […]

Young Guns: Loughborough centre Chris Preen

2 July 2023 0 comments

Loughborough Students’ Chris Preen has been on a rollercoaster journey so far in his career that has seen him change sports, suffer horrific injuries and […]

Reds should have had a shot at the Prem – Allen

21 May 2023 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Double-winning coach Anthony Allen admits he feels for Jersey after his Cambridge side were allowed to go up and the Reds were […]

Titcombe steers Loughborough to first title

19 March 2023 1 comment

BUCS SUPER RUGBY By CAMERON STEPHENS Loughborough were crowned BUCS Super Rugby champions for the first time ever after their dramatic final-round victory over Cardiff […]

Barton’s penalty keeps Exeter in the hunt

12 March 2023 0 comments

BUCS RUGBYBy CAMERON STEPHENS REIGNING champions Exeter ensured the race for the BUCS Super Rugby title will go to the final day with their 8-7 […]

Resilient Notts stay in play-off race with Bath win

5 March 2023 2 comments

BUCS RUGBY By CAM STEPHENS Newcomers Nottingham secured their place in BUCS Super Rugby next season with a 24-19 victory over fourth-place Bath in their […]

Notts on course to survive after Met victory

12 February 2023 0 comments

BUCS RUGBY By CAMERON STEPHENS New boys Nottingham took a giant leap towards ensuring their BUCS Super Rugby survival as they moved 13 points clear […]

Young Guns: Harlequins scrum-half Jake Murray

20 November 2022 0 comments

Harlequins scrum-half Jake Murray is enjoying learning off his childhood hero England international Danny Care. Murray, 19, made his Harlequins debut in the Premiership Cup […]

Smith hat-trick stops Cardiff’s away run

20 November 2022 1 comment

BUCS RUGBY By BEN JAYCOCK Flanker Ben Smith scored a hat-trick as Loughborough University beat Cardiff 31-10 to return to the top of BUCS Super […]

BUCS Super Rugby round-up: Met win at Kingsholm on epic Wednesday

3 November 2022 0 comments

Cardiff Met moved within a point of rivals Cardiff Uni at the top of the table as they edged Hartpury 26-25 in a Kingsholm classic, […]

Brown on a high as new boys too good for Leeds

2 October 2022 0 comments

NEWS EXTRA■By BEN JAYCOCK NEWLY-PROMOTED Nottingham went top at the end of round one of BUCS Super Rugby, beating Leeds Beckett 31-15 from 10-0 down […]

Rylands delight as he heads home to Bedford

17 July 2022 1 comment

NEWS EXTRA CARDIFF Met graduate Charlie Rylands will be living his childhood dream next season having signed for his boyhood club Bedford Blues. The Bedford-born […]

Brilliant Exeter win BUCS Championship

13 April 2022 0 comments

Durham….13 Exeter……14 Dafydd Jenkins late score ended Exeter’s six-year wait for BUCS Super Rugby Championship glory as they edged past Durham in a high-class final […]

University season reaches climax at Sixways

10 April 2022 0 comments

BUCS RUGBYBy NICK POWELL IT’S finals week in BUCS rugby with three pivotal games taking place on Wednesday as university rugby reaches its climax for […]

GRIFFYDD EVANS

13 March 2022 0 comments

YOUNG GUNSCARDIFF UNI / LLANDOVERY FLANKER Cardiff University student Griffydd Evans is eager to step up to Scarlets first team after starring for his boyhood […]

IWAN SHENTON

27 February 2022 0 comments

YOUNG GUNSCARDIFF MET NO.8 Cardiff Met captain Iwan Shenton is enjoying a fine campaign in his final year at university and has his sights set […]

Exeter University Has a Track Record of Success

25 February 2022 1 comment

Luke Mehson, Richard Capstick, Jack Owlett, Tom Lawday… these are just a few of the players that have represented Exeter University Rugby Club at Sandy […]

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