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University Touch Championships
The CIMA BUCS University Touch Championships is one of the fastest-growing Touch Rugby competitions in Europe!
Nearly 40 teams compete in our National events each spring, with Regional rounds in the Autumn semester giving new players the opportunity to hone their skills.
But University Touch is not just about the competition. It's a fantastic social scene, with Mixed teams including men and women. Where Touch Rugby has grown roots, it quickly becomes one of the fixtures of its University's sporting scene.
There are also Regional Development Series events organised by our Regions, where you can play against local club teams - many who are early in their Touch journey, too.
There can be individual recognition - many of the England Men's, Women's and Mixed Open teams who won medals in the 2026 European Touch Championships are either current or very recent University players!
The organisers love to help more Universities get involved in the sport so if you would like more details please contact Ian Tankard via university@englandtouch.org.uk
Our sponsors
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BUCS points
Points are awarded to the top eight universities at the end of the national rounds, rather than teams
| Team | 2024/25 BUCS points |
| Exeter | 50 |
| Bath | 35 |
| Nottingham Trent | 24 |
| Loughborough | 16 |
| Nottingham | 14 |
| Birmingham | 12 |
| Edinburgh | 10 |
| Surrey | 8 |
2026/27 Dates, Venues and Results
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Autumn Semester |
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R1 North |
Sa 07/11/26 |
Newark RFC |
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R1 South |
Sa 14/11/26 |
Surrey Sports Park |
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R2 North |
Sa 21/11/26 |
Birmingham University |
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R2 South |
Sa 28/11/26 |
Oxford RFC |
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Spring Semester |
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R1 National |
Sa 06/02/27 |
Nottingham Riverside |
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R2 National |
Sa 27/02/27 |
Nottingham Riverside |
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R3 National |
Sa 20/03/27 |
Nottingham Riverside |
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Click here for stats and standings
Pool A - Exeter 1, Cardiff 1, Oxford 1, Bristol 2, Surrey 2
Pool B - Bath 1, Bath 2, Southampton, Bath 3, RVC
Pool C - Exeter 2, Exeter 3, Cardiff 2, Oxford 2
Pool D - Surrey 1, Bristol 1, Exeter 4, Oxford Brookes
Pool A - Nottingham Trent 1, Manchester, Leeds 1, Leeds 2, Wolverhampton, St Andrews
Pool B - Loughborough 1, Durham 1, Birmingham 1, Nottingham Trent 2, Birmingham 3
Pool C - Nottingham 1, Loughborough 2, Loughborough 3, Durham 2, Nottingham 2
Pool D - Birmingham 1, Edinburgh 1, Cambridge, Edinburgh 2, Nottingham Trent 3
Pool A - Bath 1, Exeter 3, Oxford 1, Oxford 2
Pool B - Exeter 1, Surrey 1, Southampton, Oxford Brookes, Bristol 2
Pool C - Exeter 2, Bath 2, Exeter 4, Surrey 2, Falmouth
Pool D - Bristol 1, Cardiff 1, Cardiff 2, Bath 3
Registration
For more information on Registration and Fees for entering the University NTS, please click HERE
If you would like any more information, please contact membership@englandtouch.org.uk
