United Bristol Hospitals RFC (UBHRFC) is celebrating an extraordinary milestone this season, marking 80 years since the club was founded in 1946. Originally created to give medical students at the University of Bristol a way to balance demanding academic schedules with social yet high-level rugby, the club has grown into a welcoming and community-driven side within the university game. Today, UBHRFC attracts its largest and most diverse membership yet, drawing in students fro

Join us on Tuesday 5 May 2026 at Sixways Stadium, Worcester - this year’s theme, Your Game, Your Identity, Your Future, focuses on how clubs can build strong, authentic identities that influence not only their members, but the wider university environment. 🔥 What’s on the Programme NEW Headline Speaker: Abby Dow – Identity, Performance & the Future of the Women’s Game Hear from former England international Abby Dow , whose career spans 59 caps and 50 international tries,

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’

The final University Rugby Update of the Year

We caught up with the University of Nottingham Men’s Rugby Union Club to spotlight their Movember fundraising walk to Twickenham.

Welcome to your latest University Rugby Update!

This month, we’re spotlighting UMWRFC and their inclusive approach to rugby, welcoming new players to the game.

Together, the RFU and SRFU are here to keep you in the loop with the latest tools, insights, opportunities, and offers designed to support everyone involved in the university rugby community.

This month's spotlight is on the return of the England Students Women's programme, with their first match in 20 years.

Students of the Rose is the first ever full behind-the-scenes documentary following an England Students men’s camp.

Are you interested in improving visibility in rugby? Are you passionate about making a positive change? The Student’s RFU have created a...

Join us for a focused webinar series designed to support university players and university club administrators through the now mandatory player registration process.

The England Students Women’s team secure a 74-22 victory over the UKAF Women's Rugby team in their first game back for 20 years.

England Students Women’s Head Coach Andrew Ford has named his 23-player squad to face the UKAF on Friday evening

Are you passionate about rugby and ready to help shape the future of the university game? The Students’ Rugby Football Union (SRFU) is...

The Student’s Rugby Football Union (SRFU) is pleased to announce that Amber Reed will be joining as an assistant coach for the England Students Women’s programme.