RFU Council approve tackle height reduction
The RFU Council have voted to adopt law changes in regards to lowering the tackle height in the community game (including National One and Two) which will come into force from July 1st. (Photo Credit: Jonathan Knight)
RFU Council confirm three teams will be relegated from National One
The RFU Council have confirmed they have rejected the motion to have no relegation from the Championship this season meaning three teams will go down from National One. (Photo Credit: Paul Clark)
Update: RFU Tackle Height Consultation
The RFU would like to thank everyone who has participated in providing valuable feedback in their consultation on reducing the tackle height in the community game.
Tackle Height Consultation: Update
The RFU is launching a series of initiatives to listen to and learn from people across the game by consulting on the process around the implementation of a lower tackle height in the community game.
National League Rugby Update: Promotion and Relegation from National One
Following the RFU Council meeting on Monday – and the decision not to authorise potential promotion for Ealing Trailfinders from the Championship to the Gallagher Premiership – this is an opportunity to establish where National League Rugby stand.
National League Rugby relaunch live stream of Rams RFC v Chinnor
Following the rearrangement of matches that were postponed just before Christmas, National League Rugby is delighted to confirm we will be ‘relaunching’ our plans to live stream Rams RFC v Chinnor.
Funeral details for Mike Newsom
Following the sad news National League Rugby received of Mike Newson’s passing last month, his funeral will take place on Friday 24th February at 3.15pm at Kent and Sussex Crematorium, Benhall Mill Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN2 5JJ.
Update: RFU statement regarding the decision to lower the tackle height
The RFU Board, Council and executive staff apologise for the anger and concern that has been created among the rugby community by announcing the decision to lower the tackle height from next season.
RFU Council approves lowering of the tackle height from National One and below
The RFU Council agreed on Monday 16th January to lower the height of the tackle across the community game from 1 July 2023 meaning the changes will apply to National One and below.
Statement: The National League Rugby Review Show
National League Rugby has today announced future changes to The National League Rugby Review Show following the departure of host, commentator and producer Warren Muggleton.

