Hartpury is celebrating a year of success for its newest academy.

The cricket academy had record training attendance, league success, and opportunities to host prestigious national competitions.

The programme welcomed 23 players to training sessions this season, reflecting the growing interest in cricket across the Hartpury campus.

Student engagement was further highlighted by a successful inter-house fixture between Sport and Agriculture students, attracting strong participation both on and off the field.

In a closely contested match, Sport emerged victorious by just 10 runs, with plans already underway to make the fixture an annual event.

After successfully hosting the BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport) Western Indoor Cricket League in November, Hartpury was selected to host the BUCS Indoor Southern Trophy qualifiers in January, showcasing its outstanding indoor cricket facilities to universities from across the region.

Hartpury’s BUCS team enjoyed a remarkable first season in outdoor competition, finishing undefeated with promotion from South West Division Two as 2026 league champions.

The team also competed in the BUCS Western Indoor Cricket League for the first time.

Hartpury’s Association of Colleges team has continued its development in only its second season competing in the regional competition.

The side made a strong start by winning its opening league fixture by nine wickets and remains unbeaten, with ambitions of reaching the national finals.

They have also progressed to the regional play-offs.

Tom Radcliffe, Director of Elite Sport at Hartpury University and Hartpury College said: “This has been a hugely positive year for cricket at Hartpury.

“From record attendance at training sessions and successful events on campus to our unbeaten league campaigns and hosting national university competitions, we’ve seen significant progress across all areas of the programme.

“The enthusiasm and commitment shown by our students has been outstanding, and we’re excited to continue building on this momentum.”