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
National League Rugby renews agreement with Troo
National League Rugby is delighted to announce the continuation of its relationship with nationwide energy consultancy, Troo, for a further two years. Troo joined the National League Rugby network in 2024 and has established reliable partnerships with a number of our 56 clubs, including a long-stand
Chairman’s Notes: Looking ahead to the new National League Rugby season
With the blue skies being replaced intermittently by the occasional downpour, let’s hope that, for the overwhelming majority of our clubs, the season can start as scheduled across September 4th and 5th. (Photo Credit: Tim Anger) To that end, I thought it was an opportune time to mention a few thin
Introducing ‘For Our Clubs’
National League Rugby is built on the strength of its clubs. (Photo Credit: Jonathan Knight) With that in mind, our new ‘For Our Clubs’ page will bring together news, ideas, opportunities and support that should help our clubs grow, connect and thrive. From league updates and best practi
Pre-Season Latest: Clubs step up preparations with new campaign just around the corner
Catch up on the latest pre-season action as clubs step up their preparations with the new campaign edging ever closer. (Photo Credit: Andrew Hargraves) National One Friday night saw Cambridge take on old foes Bedford Blues at Goldington Road, but last season’s Champ Rugby semi-finalists proved
Pre-Season: Rams impress, Cornish derby draws epic crowd, Havant shine and Cinderford catch eye
A round-up of selected pre-season fixtures involving National League Rugby teams. Photo Credit: (Kairos Sports Photography) National One Tonbridge Juddians, who finished eighth in National One last season, got their pre-season off to an impressive start as they defeated Kent rivals Canterbury 58-14
“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
Opening Weekend Protocol Following Extreme Summer Weather
The Rugby Football Union has confirmed that the National League Rugby Executive has been granted devolved authority to determine whether fixtures scheduled for the opening weekend of the 2026/27 season can proceed should the extreme summer weather continue to impact playing conditions. Where fixture