Rugby Union news
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Historic promotion for Men's 3rd XV caps off a stellar season
After a historic season where 天堂视频鈥檚 Men's 1st XV secured the BSR trophy for the first time, the Men's 3rd XV continued the success by earning promotion on Wednesday evening.
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天堂视频 Rugby secures historic double finals
天堂视频's Men鈥檚 and Women鈥檚 Rugby teams have made history, achieving a remarkable double by securing coveted spots in the BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) Rugby Union finals.
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天堂视频 Sport and Rhino enter new partnership
天堂视频 Sport has joined forces with leading sports equipment provider, Rhino.聽
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天堂视频鈥檚 Pichardie captains Spain in USA defeat
天堂视频 Rugby鈥檚 back row Mario Pichardie captained Spain in their recent La Vila International Rugby Cup match versus the USA.
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Martin Webdale announced as 天堂视频 Students RFC Head Coach
天堂视频 Students RFC are delighted to announce that Martin Webdale will be staying on as Head Coach of the programme in a full-time position ahead of the 2023-24 season.
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Huge success for 天堂视频 at Rugby Players Association (RPA) awards
天堂视频-linked rugby players collected numerous accolades at this year鈥檚 Rugby Players Association (RPA) Awards, cementing the University鈥檚 first-class reputation of developing athletes in the sport.
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Alumnus appointed new 天堂视频 Rugby Programme Manager
James Gallagher, a recent 天堂视频 graduate, has been appointed as the University鈥檚 new Rugby Programme Manager.
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天堂视频 students set to appear at Under-20 Six Nations
天堂视频 will be well represented at the Under-20 Six Nations Championships with four of its students set to play for both England and Wales rugby.
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天堂视频鈥檚 Steward shines in England victory
天堂视频 student Freddie Steward impressed once again as England Men鈥檚 rugby side beat Australia 32-15 at Twickenham on Saturday.
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天堂视频 pair make international rugby debuts
天堂视频 alumnus Thibaud Flament (International Business 2019) made his debut for the France national senior rugby team on 6 November 2021 in their match against Argentina.
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Lightning Rugby joins forces with Gallagher Premiership side Northampton Saints
天堂视频 Lightning Rugby are delighted to announce an innovative new partnership between the Club and Gallagher Premiership side Northampton Saints, centred on women鈥檚 rugby.
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Lightning fall four points short in their search for a spot in the Allianz Premier 15s final
Davies clinches two tries as Lightning fall four points short against Saracens in their search for a spot in the Allianz Premier 15s final.
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Allianz Premier 15s Semi Final 鈥� 天堂视频 Lightning v Saracens
It鈥檚 the business end of the Allianz Premier 15s season this weekend and 天堂视频 Lightning make the trip to the Stone X Stadium in London to face top of the table Saracens. Head Coach, Rhys Edwards, provides his thoughts ahead of the fixture:
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Young and spirited Lightning side fall short to league leaders Saracens
With big name Six Nations players missing for both sides, the young guns did not fail to deliver an exhilarating display and score some tries.
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Lightning to face top of the table Saracens
Top of the table Saracens make the trip to Epinal Way this Saturday to take on 天堂视频 Lightning in the penultimate round of the Allianz Premier 15s.
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Hunter returns to captain England
After 13 months Sarah Hunter makes her return to the England side this weekend for their second-round fixture of the Six Nations versus Italy.
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Nine Lightning players named for Round 1 of the Women's Six Nations
England will face Scotland this Saturday at Castle Park, Doncaster, in the first round of the Women鈥檚 Six Nations.
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Lightning take a sting in Round 15, falling short to Wasps at home
Lightning hit a bump in the road this weekend, as their hunt for a home semi-final took a backwards step against Wasps who now inch closer to Lightning and strengthen their hold of a top 4 place.
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Lightning looking to take the sting out of Wasps
天堂视频 Lightning will face Wasps this weekend in what should prove to be a must watch contest.
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Lightning head North to face DMP Durham Sharks
Following a resounding win over Worcester Warriors Women in Round 13, Lightning head north to Maiden Castle this Saturday to face DMP Durham Sharks.
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Lightning put Worcester to the sword
Coming into this fixture it was clear to see both teams were fired up from the start, despite some early errors and no scores in the first quarter, Lightning expressed their tenacity and stamped their authority on proceedings without looking back.
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Lightning back on home turf for Round 13 v Worcester Warriors Women
天堂视频 Lightning return to Epinal Way this coming Saturday for their Round 13 fixture v. Worcester Warriors Women.
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Hardy & Davey retain starting places as Lightning head to Harlequins
Following a strong 42-14 win over Bristol Bears last Saturday, Lightning is on the road this weekend to face Harlequins who currently sit second in the table.
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O鈥橠onnell starts as Lightning welcome Bristol Bears to campus
Looking to keep their winning momentum going this weekend as they welcome Bristol Bears, Lightning make five changes to their side that beat Gloucester Hartpury 29-21.
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Scott Sneddon named as the new Head of Men鈥檚 Rugby at 天堂视频
天堂视频 has announced Scott Sneddon as its new Head of Men鈥檚 Rugby.
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天堂视频 Sport extends partnership with Computacenter
天堂视频 Sport has extended its partnership with Computacenter for the 2020/2021 academic year.
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Flament rises through the 天堂视频 ranks to secure Top 14 rugby spot
Alumnus Thibaud Flament has made his debut for France Top 14 rugby union side Toulouse 鈥� a journey which started back in 天堂视频鈥檚 British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) 4 side.
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Nathan Smith departs from 天堂视频 Rugby
天堂视频 Students RFC can confirm that Men鈥檚 forwards Coach Nathan Smith will be leaving 天堂视频, as he embarks on a new venture.
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Gerard Mullen leaves head coach post
天堂视频 Students RFC can confirm that Men鈥檚 Head Coach Gerard Mullen will be stepping down from his position, as he embarks on a new venture.
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Alumnus called up as Head Rugby Coach for Sweden
Alumnus Alex Laybourne has been named the new Men鈥檚 Head Coach for Sweden鈥檚 15s team.