University Leagues in Scotland
| Sport | Rugby union |
|---|---|
| Founded | ? |
| No. of teams | 28 Men's (six divisions), 8 Women's (one division) |
| Country |
 Scotland
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| Most recent champion(s) |
? |
University rugby union in Scotland is predominantly organised through BUCS, the British Universities Sports Association. Unlike in England and Wales, where a pyramid system of 4 regions and a Premier above exists, the Scottish system is separate. However, Scottish universities do receive places in the end of season knock-out tournaments which decide overall British champions (see individual division entries below). However, due to the small size of the divisions (with clubs playing either 6 or 8 fixtures per season), some Scottish universities organise teams to play in regional or national leagues as part of the general Scottish league system for clubs, the Scottish League Championship. In addition, some universities organise University Saturday Leagues for their 2nd XV (see below), or they organise informal friendly matches. The following universities have teams playing elsewhere in Scottish Rugby:
Scotland is allocated the current proportion of places in the BUSA end of season knock-out tournaments:
A Scottish Universities Cup is also held, usually towards the end of the season.
Promotion and relegation has usually been one up, one down, but with play-offs for teams at the top of the groups in Division 3 and Division 4. The teams play in the Scottish conference.
BUSA fixtures are predominantly played on Wednesdays, as this is (traditionally) a university half-day, without afternoon classes.
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The top two teams advance to the BUSA Championship, a UK-wide knock-out tournament. The bottom two teams advance to the BUSA Trophy.
Dundee are the current Scottish champions from the 2011/12 season.
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The top two teams advance to the BUSA Shield. The bottom two teams advance to the BUSA Plate.
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Top two teams in both pools advance to the BUSA Vase.
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