The Review: Quality of National League Rugby shines through (again) thanks to eye-catching results
Historic victories, healthy attendances and absorbing contests underlined the excitement of National League Rugby in Round Two. (Photo Credit: Andrew McCumiskey) National One A second-half blitz from Bury St Edmunds (6th) secured their maiden National One win as they beat local rivals Cambridge (13t
The Preview: ‘Derby Weekend’ and local clashes take centre stage in Round Two
With National One and National Two once again representing the highest levels of English domestic rugby available to fans this weekend, expect healthy attendances and high-quality action up and down the land. (Photo Credit: Ian Clark) National One Round Two in National League Rugby is littered with
The Review: National League Rugby returns with comebacks, late drama and statement wins
National League Rugby is back with a bang as high-scoring thrillers, dramatic finishes and absorbing action set the tone for an exciting season ahead. (Photo Credit: Daniel Kerr) National One Camborne made a winning start to life in National One as they edged out Leeds Tykes 38-36 after a pulsating
The Previews: National One
After a thrilling 2025/26 National One campaign – which caught the attention of the national media – we’re strapping ourselves in for another breathless season of third-tier action. (Photo Credit: Plymouth Albion) With Rotherham Titans and Blackheath waving goodbye to the third tie
The Previews: National Two West
There are some eye-catching opening round fixtures in National Two West, with Friday Night Lights kicking off another season at Levels Three and Four. (Photo Credit: Gary Brown) When two of last season’s leading sides meet on opening weekend, it is hard to ignore the potential for that clash to se
The Previews: National Two East
A look ahead to the new season in National Two East, where Oundle have attracted plenty of attention – but don’t sleep on last season’s challengers or the emerging sides looking to make their mark. (Photo Credit: Jonathan Knight) After winning promotion from Regional 1 South East in 2024/2
The Previews: National Two North
With Sedgley Park dropping down to National Two North, and three clubs being promoted, this division could be more unpredictable than ever. (Photo Credit: Bev Clough Photography) After Sheffield’s superb run to the title last season, how will the promotion race unfold in National Two North this ti
Darlington Mowden Park and Newcastle Red Bulls – Striking the balance between ambition and realism
Interview: Newcastle Red Bulls transition coach and Darlington Mowden Park head coach Darren Fearn discusses the clubs’ new long-term partnership and how it could boost player development and shape the future of rugby in the North East. (Photo Credit: Newcastle Red Bulls) There is a new ‘Red
“I’m still as competitive as ever”: Former Premiership winger Tom Collins embraces new challenge at ‘ambitious’ Oundle
Former Northampton and Ealing winger on swapping the top levels of the English game for National Two, balancing rugby with his business and why the ambition of Oundle made his decision an easy one. (Photo Credit: Rob Brewer) For more than a decade, rugby dictated Tom Collins’ life. Now, he’s lea
National League Rugby’s ‘Teams of the Season’
Following another memorable National League Rugby campaign, our media team – with input from Directors of Rugby and Head Coaches – selected their ‘Teams of the Season’ for 2025/26. (Photo Credit: Alex Rowles Photography)