Sam Hanks: I’d never heard of Ampthill in my life but this is a special club
“I used to get on the back of a driving maul if I could!” says Ampthill & District’s Sam Hanks, as he recalls his early experiences of the National Leagues. Photo Credit: Nick Meredith
RFU confirm final league positions for National Leagues
Following the early end of the rugby season in England as a result of COVID-19, The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is today announcing the final league positions for the Greene King IPA Championship, Tyrrells Premier 15s and men’s and women’s community game.
The fabric of Loughborough
Loughborough University’s season of celebration has hardly ended in the way that they imagined due to the coronavirus pandemic, but Joe Harvey has looked into what makes the institution so successful.
RFU ends season below Premiership
Today, in a letter to the rugby clubs in England, Bill Sweeney, RFU CEO, has confirmed the end of the 2019/20 season for all league, cup and county rugby in England with the exception of the Gallagher Premiership, which the RFU is in active discussions with.
LISTEN: NCA Podcast: Self-isolation
Joe Harvey and Chris Heal are back with the latest NCA Podcast.
RFU Suspends All Rugby
Following government advice on Monday, the RFU will suspend all rugby activity in England, at both professional and community level, including club training, league and cup matches plus rugby education courses from 17 March until 14 April subject to continued review.
Relegation for the I’s, Otley boost survival hopes and Taunton go top
What is currently happening in the world seems unprecedented. Photo Credit: (John and Barbara Austin)
The show goes on in the National Leagues
These are strange and serious times. (Photo Credit: Clayton Jane Photography)
Park keep race alive, Caldy clinch title in style and Westcliff take steps towards survival
It has been a season which has constantly delivered and Round 25 was always going to follow suit. Photo Credit: (Rachel Stockton)
Win or bust for Park, Caldy set for coronation and Clifton out to dent another title bid
Another National League season is entering its final knockings and once again, it has been a term to savour. Photo Credit: (Liela Hamilton-Dakar)