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England Rugby are pleased to invite Directors of Sport to the ‘University Rugby Summit’ in Spring 2026. On the 17th of March 2026 at the Allianz Stadium, with members of the RFU Executive, we will share the RFU's Plan 2030 and what it means for universities and begin to co-create with universities a long-term vision for Rugby Union in this important sector. University rugby union remains a strong component of the community game, with over 10,000 male and 5,000 female parti

University Rugby Update: January 2026

The Students Rugby Football Union (SRFU) is delighted to confirm that England Students will face France Universities over the first May Bank Holiday weekend (Friday 1st or Saturday 2nd May 2026) on home soil. Le Crunch Universitaire returns to English soil once again for the biggest clash in the University calendar. The venue will be announced soon, and it promises to be a fantastic setting for this prestigious encounter. Last year’s match saw the French emerge victorious on

For this month’s spotlight, we speak with King’s College London medical student Sanaa Sarfraz, a member of the Guy’s, King’s & St Thomas’ Women’s Rugby Football Club, who has been honoured by the RFU President with the ‘Value the Volunteer’ award.

Do you want to help make university rugby more inclusive and welcoming for everyone? The Students’ Rugby Football Union (SRFU) is looking for a passionate volunteer to lead and coordinate our EDI work. Download the full recruitment pack below: What you’ll do: Deliver our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan. Lead the EDI Advisory Group and turn ideas into practical actions. Support campaigns, share best practice, and represent SRFU in key forums. What we’