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)
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)
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)
National League Rugby returns with differing hopes for 2023
With the second part of the campaign now underway, title challenges and battles for survival become much more significant with teams at either end of their respective divisions eager to achieve their goals. Photo Credit: (Jonathan Knight)
Nick Easter Interview: “My role is to give them direction and motivation moving forward”
Despite being in the job for nearly three weeks, Chinnor’s new Director of Rugby will have to wait until the New Year for his opening game but the hard work has already begun for the ex-England international. (Photo Credit: David Howlett)
Weather wreaks havoc but Christmas cheer for Sale FC and Bournville
The freezing temperatures put pay to 21 fixtures across National League Rugby but results for Sale FC and Bournville sees them enter the festive break in good spirits. Photo Credit: (Lee Sullivan)