CGI's sponsorship provides dedicated support for the Men’s Rugby Union Programme, including collaborative opportunities for students to engage with us through events, mentoring, and career development initiatives, further strengthening the bridge between sport, education, and industry.

The University’s Men’s BUCS Super Rugby team continues to grow in stature and performance. The team, led by high-performance coach Paul Westgate, competes at the top tier of university rugby union. The 2024/25 season saw them finish 7th, marking their highest ever league finish. Several players have gone on to sign professional contracts with leading clubs including Leicester Tigers, Edinburgh Rugby, and The Ospreys. With CGI’s support, the team are aiming to push further up the league and continue developing and attracting elite talent.

Jo Simpson, Chief Revenue Officer, University of Nottingham, said: “This partnership underscores the University of Nottingham’s ambition to deliver the most successful student rugby experience in the UK, while continuing to build strategic relationships that enhance student life and strengthen the University’s wider contribution. CGI’s sponsorship of our BUCS Super Rugby Team is a fantastic extension of our strategic partnership. It reflects our shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and supporting the next generation of leaders - whether in sport or digital transformation.”

James Patterson, Senior Vice President, Consulting Services at CGI, said: “We are proud to support the University of Nottingham’s BUCS Super Rugby team as the next phase of our partnership with the University. This sponsorship reflects our commitment to strengthening both technological innovation and the student experience, and complements our support for Varsity events, sustainability initiatives, STEM outreach and interactive learning programmes such as Cyber Escape. With shared values of teamwork, resilience and high performance, we look forward to seeing the team compete at their very best in this year’s BUCS Super Rugby competition.”

Paul Westgate, Head Coach, Performance Rugby, added: “We are thankful to CGI for their support to help our students achieve their very best both on and off the pitch. Key to our success is recruiting, developing and retaining the best players and coaches. This new support allows us to achieve even more this season, and we look forward to working closely with CGI and building a partnership that sets new standards for student rugby in the UK.”

 

Season update

Our first season as headline sponsor is well underway and we are delighted to share some of the highlights so far as we reach the mid-way point of the campaign.

It has been a very successful season so far with the University of Nottingham’s Men’s BUCS Super Rugby team sitting in an impressive 4th place. The team has enjoyed a standout season, achieving several historic milestones. These include beating Exeter University away for the first time, winning more games than ever before, scoring a record number of league points, and completing a league double (winning away and at home in the same season) over Durham University. The squad has also secured four consecutive wins for the first time and earned bonus points in every match this season. This success is a testament to the commitment of the players, as well as the outstanding leadership and drive shown by Captain Ben Glanville and vice-captains Harry Simpson and Kieran Perkins.

Played Won Lost Drawn League position
11 6 5 0 4th

 

We’re proud to be a part of such a fantastic season for the team and look forward to sharing more highlights over the coming months!

 

Watch this space as we bring news and updates from the teams season.