England Students

'That was it in a nutshell' - England Students thriller provides further evidence of flourishing university game

It might not have been the result they wanted against France Universities but as a spectacle, England Students more than played their part in showcasing the quality within university rugby.
8 May 2024

Max Pepper Exclusive: ‘Uni rugby puts players in the shop window’

Ahead of representing England Students, Durham University and Newcastle Falcons' Max Pepper spoke to TRU about university rugby, his rugby playing family and being put in the shop window.
4 May 2024

Exclusive: England Students boss Darren Fearn ahead of France showdown

Before England Students take on France Universities, Darren Fearn spoke to TRU about all things uni rugby.
4 May 2024

The honour of representing England Students is not lost on some of the brightest talents in the country

The recognition for university rugby continues to grow and after another thrilling domestic campaign, some of the best emerging talents in England now have the chance to play for their country.
3 May 2024

Loughborough quartet named in England Students squad

Four of Loughborough’s triumphant BUCS Super Rugby side have been called up for England Students ahead of their match against France Universities on May 4th.
23 April 2024

England Students secure 25-21 victory over France Universities

England Students were victorious with a 25-21 win over France Universities, marking the side’s first win on French soil in 17 years.
6 May 2023

James Cherry Interview: Finishing my last year by playing for England Students will be another milestone

Exclusive: The University of Nottingham's skipper is about to close the book on his student rugby career and while he is now thinking about his future, his primary focus is on representing his country this weekend.
3 May 2023

Ruaridh McConnochie: ‘I couldn’t believe it when Gregor called me’

Following his call-up to the Scotland national team, Bath wing Ruaridh McConnochie says that it has been “surreal” to be named in Gregor Townsend’s squad for the Guinness Six Nations.
18 January 2023

Desire, half-time wisdom and indoor cricket – How the England Students beat France

Following the England Students’ 16-15 win over France Universities at Kingston Park last Friday, TRU’s Joe Harvey spoke to coaches and members of the playing squad about their week and how the team rallied to beat the French.
26 April 2022

England Students beat France Universities 16-15 at Kingston Park

England Students picked up a 16-15 win over France Universities at Kingston Park on Friday afternoon, the boot of Loughborough’s Charlie Titcombe doing the work in the northeast as the Students returned after three years.
22 April 2022

Mark Wilson Exclusive: Former England flanker on coaching England Students

Ahead of the England Students’ return this Friday afternoon against France at Kingston Park, former England flanker, Mark Wilson, spoke about coaching the team with Darren Fearn and his thoughts on the value of university rugby.
22 April 2022

Durham University well represented as England Students return

After a long absence due to funding cuts and Covid-19, England Students will take on French Universities at Kingston Park on April 22nd in a standalone fixture.
8 April 2022