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BUCS announce QNT as Official Nutrition Partner

British Universities and Colleges Sport are delighted to announce our new partnership with Quality Nutritional Technology (QNT) and the launch of Club QNT, an online nutrition resource designed specifically for and exclusive to BUCS athletes.

2011 South East Regional Student Rugby League Trials

Details of the 2011 South East Regional Student Rugby League Trials: As you may or may not be aware the Student Rugby League (SRL) has a comprehensive representative set up, with a regional competition leading to a selection opportunity for the SRL International squad’s and then the opportunity to get selected to represent Great Britain. This is an open trial where we are looking for the most talented RUGBY players, League or Union. Please be aware however that it is a performance programme and athletes will need to have high standard of core rugby skills to be eligible to trial. We will be holding trials for players in the London and the South East region, from which a squad will be selected to represent South of England in the Regional Carnival later in the year. This carnival is your opportunity to get noticed as a talented player and potentially selected to represent your country. The South East trial will be held at St Mary’s University, Twickenham, TW1 4SX on Sunday 11th of December. The format of the day will be as follows; 12.00pm – Players arrive and register 12.30 pm – Warm up/Skills session taken by coaches 1.30pm – Games begin 3pm – Players depart Please arrive on time, bringing with you playing kit, water and any food you require for the day. If you wish to attend the trial please email James.szymik@rfl.uk.com stating: Name, DOB. Preferred playing position. Second playing position, Current University and Mobile number. James Szymik Student Rugby League Development Officer James.szymik@rfl.uk.com 07717457225

Victorious students toasted at Red Hall

The victorious Great Britain Students Rugby League team were given a champagne reception in Leeds this week in recognition of their historic Student Ashes success earlier this year. The squad and management team were all welcomed to the RFL headquarters at Red Hall by RFL Chairman Richard Lewis, who addressed the visitors and praised their efforts in Australia. The tourists produced some great displays in the three week trip in July which culminated in a 2-0 series win. Following a 20-20 draw in the first Test the Lions followed up with a hard-fought 10-4 victory in the second, before a superb 24-10 win in the third match sealed the series victory. “Winning any Test series is a great achievement, but doing so in Australia is terrific,” said Lewis. “The series win is the first time we have ever won the Student Ashes in Australia and it is the first success since 2000. “I would like to congratulate coach Paul Fletcher and all the players and management and let’s hope this is the start of a golden era for the sport at international level.”