The Review: Welcome wins arrive as scintillating start to the season takes a breather
A host of teams ended the first block of the campaign on a high, while five remain unbeaten as the pause button is pressed on the National League Rugby season. (Photo Credit: Martin Gray) National One Sheffield (12th) ended the first block of the season with an important 33-22 win over bottom side C
The Preview: Different goals and plenty to play for as the opening block draws to a close
And just like that, we reach the final weekend of the opening block of the National League Rugby season, with sides across the divisions looking to maintain momentum or gain a timely boost. (Photo Credit: Gary Brown) National One The world will have felt like a better place for London Scottish (11th
The Review: Winning records go and morale-boosting victories underpins Round Six
Some of the early frontrunners continued to canter along in Round Six, but others stumbled, while there was also a cluster of welcome wins across the leagues. (Photo Credit: Gareth Lyons) National One Plymouth Albion (1st) maintained their perfect start to the season with a hard-fought 31-21 victory
The Review: All-out attack, second-half surges and leaders keep rolling
Records tumbled at Plymouth in an astonishing National One performance while Round Five was also littered with second-half reactions, fast starts and the usual dollop of late drama. (Photo Credit: Mike Craig) National One Plymouth Albion (1st) produced a crushing performance, scoring 16 tries in a 1
The Preview: Explosive start moves into October – with Round Five aiming to set the tone
Over 1,100 tries were scored in a breathless September as the National League Rugby season got off to a flying start. Now, Round Five awaits. (Photo Credit: Mike Freeman) National 1 Beaten in the latest bonkers game of National One rugby this season, Sale FC (3rd) return to action on Friday night aw
The Review: Incredible contests leave lasting imprint on Round Four
The curtain came down on September in some style, with a feast of high-octane clashes encompassing yet another remarkable round of National League Rugby. (Photo Credit: Leo Hallam) National One Tonbridge Juddians (2nd) produced another extraordinary victory as Jack Walsh’s five tries and a crucial
The Preview: Perfect starts put to the test, Friday night lights and first wins on the mind
As the curtain comes down on the first month of the season, 100 per cent starts go under the spotlight, Friday night rugby takes centre stage in National Two East, and winless sides hunt for that elusive victory. (Photo Credit: Jonathan Knight) National One With September not yet over, it may be too
The Review: Full-throttle Saturday encapsulates frenetic nature of Round Three
From the first whistle to the last, Round Three seemed to be in overdrive with thrilling contests, late winners, maiden victories and unbeaten starts headlining the weekend. (Photo Credit: Jon Wagstaff Photography) National One For the second week running, Tonbridge Juddians (3rd) claimed a thrillin
The Preview: Pace-setters eye more momentum while others look to jump-start their campaigns
National League Rugby rolls into Round Three and, while it is still early days, the first signs of how the season may unfold are beginning to emerge. (Photo Credit: Gareth Lyons) National One Sale FC (1st), Plymouth Albion (2nd) and Tonbridge Juddians (3rd) lead the way after two rounds, and there i
The Review: Quality of National League Rugby shines through (again) thanks to eye-catching results
Historic victories, healthy attendances and absorbing contests underlined the excitement of National League Rugby in Round Two. (Photo Credit: Andrew McCumiskey) National One A second-half blitz from Bury St Edmunds (6th) secured their maiden National One win as they beat local rivals Cambridge (13t