Promotion dreams on the line and a sense of opportunity encompass Round 20
The likes of Taunton Titans and Rochford Hundred could bolster their survival hopes while it feels like a significant weekend in National Two West at both ends of the table. Photo Credit: (Ian Clark)
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)
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)
Delight for North Walsham and a cluster of others as survival bids gather momentum
North Walsham’s win in National Two East has edged them closer to safety while Chinnor, Esher, Huddersfield and Barnstaple built on a solid start to 2023. (Photo Credit: Hywel Jones)
The sense of opportunity surrounding Round 16 sets up exciting weekend
Big clashes at the wrong end of National One and National Two West – as well as a top-of-the-table humdinger in National Two North – could shape the rest of the season for several clubs. Photo Credit: (Steve Karpa)