Sport

BUCS Sport

‌British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) is the national governing body for student sport in the UK. They facilitate and deliver all cross-university competitions, national events, campaigns and further opportunities to promote physical activity within student sport settings.

The University of Exeter offers one of the largest programmes in the UK for competitive university sport, with over 110 teams registered competing weekly in leagues with a number of our clubs competing in annual events. Our clubs offer either weekly or yearly competitive competitions to test and further develop your skills.

We have 53 Sports Clubs that offer everything from social and beginner sport, to supporting elite athletes in international pathways.

We are currently 4th in the BUCS rankings. Head to the BUCS website to see our most up-to-date BUCS rankings for all 53 of our sports!

BUCS Super Rugby partners with Clubber TV

University of Exeter Sport is pleased to highlight a new three-year partnership between BUCS and Clubber TV, bringing increased coverage and exposure to BUCS Super Rugby. The agreement will see all 144 men's and women's fixtures streamed live throughout the 2026/27 season, alongside match highlights and access to key moments from games.

The partnership will make university rugby more accessible to students, supporters, friends and families, with 18 fixtures also available free-to-air. Supporters can follow the action and watch live matches through Clubber TV.

Get 40% off Clubber TV using the discount code EXE40 at checkout. Show your support for Exeter Sport and never miss a moment of the action!

Student Sport also offers those the opportunity to be involved with the Performance Sport Programme, where we support some of the best and most talented athletes in the UK.

Suppose more casual and social sport is your thing. In that case, the University offers a wide-ranging social and recreational programme, where you can sign up for weekly in-house leagues or events with your friends and attend free Pitch Up & Play sessions.

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