“He just had one of those rugby brains” – How Blackheath and Bishop’s Stortford helped to shape World Cup hopeful
Saracens’ Theo Dan is currently away with the England squad as preparations continue for the World Cup in France. Talking Rugby Union heard from two of his past coaches to find out why the hooker is such an exciting prospect. (Photo Credit: Wired Photos)
Asher Opoku-Fordjour Interview: The dynamic prop who is impressing at the World U20s
After experiencing National League Rugby with both Stourbridge and Sedgley Park in 2022-23, England U20s star Asher Opoku-Fordjour is now preparing for a World Rugby U20s semi-final. Photo Credit: (RFU Collection via Getty Images)
Thriving Community Foundation means Fylde are making a difference
While Fylde’s Rugby Community Foundation is technically independent of the National Two North side, the impact their charitable initiative is having on the local area is shining an extremely positive light on the Lancashire club. (Photo Credit: Fylde Rugby Community Foundation)
National League Rugby: Always creating history
National League Rugby is producing a series of articles designed to explore the different elements which come together to make levels three and four the heartbeat of quality rugby. (Photo Credit: Andrew Wansbury)
In The Press: Sean O’Brien on his rewarding role at Rosslyn Park
The multiple European Cup winner worked with Rosslyn Park’s defence this season and after experiencing the third tier and the National One environment, he reflected on his time with the club in an interview with Talking Rugby Union.
Brian Ashton: Why the promotion races are ‘terrific’ and the opportunities the National Leagues provide
Speaking to Talking Rugby Union, former England head coach Brian Ashton explains why the National Leagues continue to promote the characteristics of rugby + he salutes a fascinating conclusion to the 2021/22 season which is beginning to reach its climax. (Photo Credit: Gareth Lyons)
A rivalry ready for its next chapter: The journey of Rams RFC and Chinnor
Rams RFC and Chinnor have followed similar paths since they both found themselves in National Two South and their local rivalry is set to resume in front of the National League Rugby cameras on Friday night. (Photo Credit: Paul Clark and David Howlett)
“I think we realise the importance of this”- Rosslyn Park begin cardiac screening players
Rosslyn Park have become one of the first National League Rugby clubs to begin cardiac screening their players to ensure that every opportunity is given to safeguard against heart abnormalities. Photo Credit: (Izzy Lovell)
Movember 2021: “Not wanting to talk is a common thing. Hopefully we can keep raising awareness”
As part of Movember 2021, we will be producing a series of articles explaining why our clubs are supporting the world’s leading men’s health charity. Photo Credit (Ro Burridge)
In The Press: Luc Smith, younger brother of Marcus, on life in National One
Talking Rugby Union spoke to Rosslyn Park fly-half Luc Smith about the National One season, their aims for the campaign and learning off his brother. Photo Credit: (Izzy Lovell)