Rugby Union

Loughborough Rugby are proud to offer students and spectators the opportunity to enjoy Rugby Union at every level. Whether you're at the top of your game, an aspiring coach or want to play for fun, our programmes offer you the chance to maximise your development through an extensive support package.

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Men's Rugby Union

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Women's Rugby Union

Find out more about our Women's Rugby Union programme.

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Men's Rugby Union

Our Men's Rugby team play in National League 1, support our team.

Women's Rugby Union

Loughborough Lightning play in the top tier of Women's Rugby in the UK, support our team.

Latest Rugby Union news

Alan Buzza to step down as Director of Rugby after 25 years of service

Loughborough Sport is sad to announce that current Director of Rugby, Alan Buzza, will leave the University at the end of the month after a whopping 25-year involvement, to embark on a teaching career.

Beth Smith: How student volunteering helped me land my dream job

Current postgraduate student Beth Smith is living the dream balancing her Exercise Physiology MSc whilst working with the IRFU Sevens programme. Now in her fifth year at Loughborough University having completed her undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise Science, Beth reflects on how student volunteering has enhanced her skill set and allowed her to achieve her dream job.
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