BUCS Super Rugby

This is where you will find all of The Rugby Paper’s BUCS Super Rugby news, interviews, reports, opinion and other content.

Exeter get off to a flyer to down big rivals

29 September 2024 0 comments

BUCS RUGBY ■ By Tom Jeffreys Exeter men avenged their championship final heartbreak with an opening round victory over Loughborough, as Super BUCS returned with […]

Young Guns – Ben Coen

25 August 2024 0 comments

Young Guns – England u20 fly-half Ben Coen, by Ben Jaycock Ben Coen has enjoyed an incredible season that saw him go from a bench […]

Lavin leads Loughborough to their first BUCS title

2 June 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Henri Lavin put his injury woes behind him last month to captain Loughborough University to their first BUCS Super Rugby title in […]

Tiueti out to make most of Cov move

12 May 2024 0 comments

By JON NEWCOMBE Inspired by his old Uni mate Will Rigg, Dafydd-Rhys Tiueti is hoping that joining Coventry this summer will do wonders for his […]

Young Guns: Loughborough prop Eric Nixon

12 May 2024 0 comments

By BEN JAYCOCK Venezuelan-born prop Eric Nixon is hoping to follow in the footsteps of a long list of Millfield School rugby captains who have […]

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, […]

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 […]

Bath surprise Durham to take spot in semi-finals

1 April 2024 0 comments

By TOM JEFFREYS THE semi-finalists for the BUCS Championship have been decided, with Exeter, Loughborough, Hartpury, and most surprisingly Bath, all booking spots for next […]

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. […]

Pepper’s late show clinches thriller for Durham

11 February 2024 0 comments

BUCS RUGBY By TOM JEFFREYS Scrum-half Max Pepper scored two late tries, one in overtime, to give Durham a famous win over the seemingly indomitable […]

University helps lift Exeter’s challenge

4 February 2024 0 comments

By MARK STEVENS When Rob Baxter outlined his vision for the future of Exeter Chiefs, the director of rugby made no secret of the fact […]

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 […]

Students are being taught some crucial rugby lessons

21 January 2024 0 comments

By EDDIE McATEER Loughborough are relishing the opportunity to play in National 2 West because of the experience it offers. Martin Webdale, who takes care […]

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 […]

Leaders Cardiff Met are there to be shot at

14 January 2024 0 comments

BUCS RUGBY By TOM JEFFREYS Despite 12 rounds having been played in the Women’s National BUCS League, the unique seven-team fixture scheduling has created simmering […]

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 […]

Bath boys blow race wide open in pursuit of Exeter

17 December 2023 0 comments

BUCS RUGBY By TOM JEFFREYS Bath defeated Loughborough 31-17 in a result that could have huge ramifications in the final Super BUCS standings. Bath, having […]

Champs Exeter fall to first defeat of season

10 December 2023 0 comments

BUCS RUGBY By TOM JEFFREYS EXETER finally suffered their first loss of the season away to an inspired Hartpury side 31-17, ending a 16-match unbeaten […]

Battling Met stand up to be counted

3 December 2023 0 comments

BUCS RUGBY By TOM JEFFREYS The mid-table madness continued as Cardiff Met completed a momentous week for the university with a crucial 17-10 win over […]

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 […]

Seven-try Bath gear up for big clash with leaders

19 November 2023 0 comments

BUCS RUGBY By TOM JEFFREYS Bath thrashed Nottingham 43-0 to continue their excellent form ahead of next week’s clash against unbeaten Exeter. Seven tries helped […]

Unbeaten Exeter set for tough road test in Cardiff

12 November 2023 0 comments

BUCS RUGBY By TOM JEFFREYS IT was a quiet week at the summit of university rugby, with a bye week in the Super BUCS and […]

Front row powers Exeter in to eight point lead

5 November 2023 0 comments

By TOM JEFFREYS Exeter extended an eight-point lead at the helm of the table after a 38-29 win over Cardiff, whilst Nottingham remain bottom after […]

Forsythe delight as Exeter dismiss Durham

29 October 2023 0 comments

BUCS RUGBY By TOM JEFFREYS EXETER consolidated their spot at the top of the Super BUCS table with a hard fought 24-15 win over Durham, […]

Loughborough boys determined to fight back to the top again

29 October 2023 0 comments

By BEN CONEYBEARE If you come as agonisingly close to glory as Loughborough Students did in the BUCS Super Rugby final that closed out last […]

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 […]

First win for Bath in tough game v Cardiff

22 October 2023 0 comments

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

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 […]

Hat-trick hero in Cardiff derby

8 October 2023 0 comments

BUCS RUGBY By BEN JAYCOCK Josh Carrington scored a hat-trick as Cardiff Met beat Cardiff 50-28 in a Welsh capital derby to move top of […]

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 […]

Exeter looking forward to tough openers

24 September 2023 0 comments

BUCS RUGBY By BEN JAYCOCK Reigning back-to-back National champions Exeter University have been handed a difficult start but new head of rugby Gareth Elliott is […]

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 […]

Winger Zheng on his way to Quins

11 June 2023 0 comments

Harlequins have signed Cardiff Met University winger Roma Zheng, who will join the club’s academy ahead of next season. Zheng, below, was a standout in […]

Exeter retain title in astonishing final

19 April 2023 0 comments

Loughborough University………………..44 Tries: Leatherbarrow 10, Davies 31, Plunkett 40, Langdon 69, Rowson 79 Conversions: Titcombe 11, 32, 40+1, 70, 80 Penalties: Titcombe 36, 58, 89 […]

Webdale in warning over Exeter threat

16 April 2023 0 comments

By CAMERON STEPHENS The 2023 BUCS Super Rugby final takes place on Wednesday as league winners Loughborough square off against reigning champions Exeter at the […]

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 […]

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 […]

Hartpury cement place at the top

26 February 2023 0 comments

BUCS RUGBY By CAM STEPHENS Hartpury women’s head coach Mo Hunt hailed the character of her squad after they lifted the Women’s National League trophy […]

Galton snatches win for Hartpury

19 February 2023 1 comment

BUCS RUGBY By CAMERON STEPHENS Hartpury claimed a 28-23 away win over fellow play-off hopefuls Cardiff Met to keep in touching distance with the top […]

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 […]

Garside on target to keep Bath in charge

5 February 2023 0 comments

By Nick Powell Bath remain joint top of the table with Exeter after Alfie Garside’s last-minute penalty gave them a 20-17 win at Cardiff Met. […]

Cherry feeling tops after shock victory

29 January 2023 0 comments

BUCS RUGBY By ELISE HAMERSLEY Nottingham started their first game of 2023 in style with a nail-biting 20-17 win over Loughborough on Friday night. Loughborough, […]