Survival bids boosted and relegation fears eased across the board
Taunton Titans, Preston Grasshoppers, Canterbury and Old Redcliffians were just a few of the teams to give their respective seasons a lift in Round 19. (Photo Credit: Mike Craig)
Battles towards the bottom headline Round 19
As we hit the final quarter of the season, teams who are looking over their shoulder – or who are in danger – will be keen to be on the winning side this weekend. (Photo Credit: Phillipa Hilton/Canterbury Rugby)
Dorking and Clifton suffer setbacks while there is fresh hope for Blaydon
Worthing Raiders and Dings Crusaders deliver blows in National Two East and West while Bladyon haven’t given up the fight in the North.
Why this Saturday cannot be classed as a ‘rest weekend’ in this compelling National League Rugby campaign
After a flurry of postponements towards the back end of last year, many fixtures were rescheduled for the opening weekend of February – and to say there is quite a bit on the line would be an understatement. (Photo Credit: Steve Karpa)
Rams dig deep to display title credentials while Taunton and Leeds Tykes close the gap
Sevenoaks were another big winner across National League Rugby in Round 18 with February set to be another exciting month in levels three and four. (Photo Credit: David Purday)
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.
Title dreams and survival hopes can be handed a major boost in Round 18
Four of the top five teams in National One go head-to-head to conclude January while there is also a huge game at the wrong end of the division. (Photo Credit: Paul Clark)
A Saturday of comebacks salvages weather disrupted weekend
Even though the bad weather put paid to 17 games across National League Rugby, some brilliant fightbacks and huge results meant for an entertaining weekend. (Photo Credit: Phillipa Hilton)
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.
Serious test of title credentials but can the league leaders come through Round 17?
All four table-toppers across National League Rugby will have difficult assignments in Round 17, with Sale FC (National One) and Sedgley Park (National Two North) facing promotion rivals. Photo Credit: (Gareth Lyons)