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Hartpury University win national rugby title at Twickenham for third year in a row

Author: Roger Jackson, Posted: Friday, 12th April 2019, 14:40

Hartpury celebrate their British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) Super Rugby Championship final win

Hartpury University’s rugby players made more history at Twickenham after winning the final of a national tournament for the third year in a row.

Roared on by their enthusiastic supporters, head coach Sean Lynn’s side beat Leeds Beckett University 45-27 in the British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) Super Rugby Championship final.

It means Hartpury have now won the prestigious competition every year since it was introduced in the 2016/17 campaign.

Hartpury surged into a 21-6 lead at half-time following tries for Will Biggs, Elias Caven and Max Clementson, with Nathan Chamberlain slotting three conversions.

Leeds Beckett improved in the second half, but Hartpury responded well with further tries through Clementson, Toby Venner and Ervin Muric, who was voted BUCS player of the season in a national poll.

Chamberlain, who was named man of the match, kicked three more conversions and Dan Cole added a penalty to wrap up the memorable victory.

Head coach Lynn said: “It’s a fantastic feeling to win the title for the third year in a row – it’s a proud day for everyone involved – and each victory tastes as sweet as the last one.

“It’s a real credit to all the players involved throughout the season and to the staff who are continually working hard behind the scenes to make sure the squad’s preparation is spot on every week.

“I’m sure that the more people see Hartpury in finals like this time and time again, the more they’ll want to be a part of it and join us.

“It’s about building that environment and providing our students with a high-quality experience.”

Meanwhile, Hartpury RFC, who have won four of their last five, continue their battle to stay in the Greene King IPA Championship when they travel to play London Irish on Sunday (3pm).

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