Rugby Union news
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Historic promotion for Men's 3rd XV caps off a stellar season
After a historic season where Â鶹ֱ²¥ University’s 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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Â鶹ֱ²¥ University Rugby secures historic double finals
Â鶹ֱ²¥ University's Men’s and Women’s 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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Â鶹ֱ²¥ Sport and Rhino enter new partnership
Â鶹ֱ²¥ Sport has joined forces with leading sports equipment provider, Rhino.Â
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Â鶹ֱ²¥â€™s Pichardie captains Spain in USA defeat
Â鶹ֱ²¥ Rugby’s 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 Â鶹ֱ²¥ Students RFC Head Coach
Â鶹ֱ²¥ 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 Â鶹ֱ²¥ at Rugby Players Association (RPA) awards
Â鶹ֱ²¥-linked rugby players collected numerous accolades at this year’s Rugby Players Association (RPA) Awards, cementing the University’s first-class reputation of developing athletes in the sport.
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Alumnus appointed new Â鶹ֱ²¥ Rugby Programme Manager
James Gallagher, a recent Â鶹ֱ²¥ graduate, has been appointed as the University’s new Rugby Programme Manager.
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Â鶹ֱ²¥ students set to appear at Under-20 Six Nations
Â鶹ֱ²¥ University 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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Â鶹ֱ²¥â€™s Steward shines in England victory
Â鶹ֱ²¥ University student Freddie Steward impressed once again as England Men’s rugby side beat Australia 32-15 at Twickenham on Saturday.
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Â鶹ֱ²¥ pair make international rugby debuts
Â鶹ֱ²¥ 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
Â鶹ֱ²¥ Lightning Rugby are delighted to announce an innovative new partnership between the Club and Gallagher Premiership side Northampton Saints, centred on women’s 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 – Â鶹ֱ²¥ Lightning v Saracens
It’s the business end of the Allianz Premier 15s season this weekend and Â鶹ֱ²¥ 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 Â鶹ֱ²¥ 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’s 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
Â鶹ֱ²¥ 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
Â鶹ֱ²¥ 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’Donnell 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’s Rugby at Â鶹ֱ²¥ University
Â鶹ֱ²¥ University has announced Scott Sneddon as its new Head of Men’s Rugby.
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Â鶹ֱ²¥ Sport extends partnership with Computacenter
Â鶹ֱ²¥ Sport has extended its partnership with Computacenter for the 2020/2021 academic year.
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Flament rises through the Â鶹ֱ²¥ ranks to secure Top 14 rugby spot
Alumnus Thibaud Flament has made his debut for France Top 14 rugby union side Toulouse – a journey which started back in Â鶹ֱ²¥â€™s British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) 4 side.
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Nathan Smith departs from Â鶹ֱ²¥ Rugby
Â鶹ֱ²¥ Students RFC can confirm that Men’s forwards Coach Nathan Smith will be leaving Â鶹ֱ²¥, as he embarks on a new venture.
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Gerard Mullen leaves head coach post
Â鶹ֱ²¥ Students RFC can confirm that Men’s 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’s Head Coach for Sweden’s 15s team.