Old Elthamians aiming to avoid “second season syndrome” in National One
Old Elthamians cannot afford to have “second season syndrome”, according to Gavin Lach.
Lach: Current player ruling could damage National One
The Old Elthamians Director of Rugby Gavin Lach believes the regulations on dual-registered players could “destroy” National One club rugby. Photo Credit: Ian Carter
Loughborough trio ready to make the grade with London Scottish
The Championship outfit have recruited three players from Loughborough for the 2018-19 campaign and ncarugby.com had a chat with the Exiles’ new signings.
In Focus: Tom Ranaboldo
One of Chinnor’s triumphant play-off winners talks about creating history, his reasons behind joining Matt Williams’ side and his hopes for their maiden year in English rugby’s third tier.
Rotherham Titans head coach Joe Barker wants to take the club “back to where they belong”
Joe Barker wants his appointment as Rotherham Titans head coach to be the start of a new chapter for the club after their relegation to National One.
In Focus: Soane Tonga’uiha
Ampthill and District’s new recruit Soane Tonga’uiha chats exclusively to Chris Heal about his move back to Bedfordshire and his career in the game.
National League fixtures announced and what to look out for in September
The 2018-19 National League fixtures have been officially confirmed for the new season and whilst there are some interesting match-ups on the opening day, the first month of the fresh campaign is set to serve up some exciting rugby.
Ehren Painter: ‘That’ game at Welford Road, his rise with Northampton and England’s U20 ambitions
Chris Heal speaks exclusively to England U20s’ Ehren Painter about a remarkable couple of months in his career
National One 2017/18 Season Review
Scintillating Coventry shone with some dazzling performances and the new boys impressed while Hull Ionians, Old Albanian and Fylde fell through the trapdoor.
NCA End of Season Awards
Coventry, Sale FC and Cinderford secured their respective league titles, Chinnor sealed promotion via the play-off whilst nine teams suffered relegation across National One and National Two.