James Stokes: From the National Leagues to the Premiership
James Stokes may well have experienced a Christmas like no other. The festive period is always a demanding time for rugby players up and down the country, but for Stokes in particular, it was a whirlwind couple of weeks.
Friday night showdown, Dale aim to steer clear and Henley & Taunton clash
Swat away those January blues and settle in for one of the most exciting weekends of National League rugby so far this season. Photo Credit (Simon Cooper)
Top three begin New Year on front foot
The leading trio in National One made no mistake on the opening weekend of 2020 as Rosslyn Park, Rams RFC and Richmond all secured victories. (Photo Credit: Phillipa Hilton)
Title race back with a bang, Hoppers seek revival and TJs aim to stay in charge
Happy New Year to everyone and welcome to the start of a fresh decade in the National Leagues. Photo Credit: (Tonbridge Juddians RFC)
RFU update after latest Covid-19 Tier restrictions
The National Clubs Association would like to provide a reminder of the Tier implications for our clubs following the Government’s announcement that the majority of the country has now moved into Tiers 3 and 4. (Photo Credit: Francis Morris)
Park go top, Caldy waltz to win and TJs produce a Christmas cracker
With it being the final round of fixtures before the festive break, we have decided to deliver a more condensed review from Round 16 in the National Leagues which included some monumental scorelines and results. (Photo Credit: Ian Carter)
Richmond eager to be Christmas number one, Caldy out to ‘rein’ supreme and Taunton wrap up year at Redruth
As the Sky Sports advert goes: “Christmas is a time to play a friendly game or two”, but in the National Leagues, there will be no early gifts handed out as the final round of fixtures for 2019 is upon us. (Photo Credit: Derek Salisbury)
WATCH: NCA Podcast – Sedgley Park
Our final NCA Podcast of the year took us to Sedgley Park in National Two North. Joe Harvey and Chris Heal chatted to head coach Scott Barrow, club legend Matt Riley, physios Allan Munro and Ben Oliver + our very own Max Ashcroft.
Rotherham beat Canterbury to reignite survival bid
Rotherham Titans have sparked their survival hopes back into life following a last-gasp win over rivals Canterbury in Round 15. Photo Credit: (Phillipa Hilton)
Chinnor and DMP up for the fight and relegation battles under the spotlight
And just like that, the 2019/20 National League campaign has reached its halfway mark. Photo Credit: (Simon Cooper)