RFU must not forget the Grassroots in any new structure
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) unveiled a new structure to the club game format two years ago in what was described as the most significant shake-up of the sport’s structure for three decades.
Luke Arscott Exclusive: It is surreal to find ourselves here – It is probably one of the biggest games in the club’s history
After a mixed start to the season, Arscott – along with Director of Rugby Stean Williams – have led Dings Crusaders to brink of National One and the National Two West table-toppers can clinch promotion in Round 25. (Photo Credit: Baz Johnson)Read More
Chinnor and Dings on the edge, and quintet of teams boost their survival hopes
Promotion is within touching distance for the National One and National Two West league leaders while a host of clubs aiming to beat the drop are not giving up the fight just yet. (Photo Credit: Martin Gray )Read More
The first page of the final chapter: Prepare for a breathless conclusion to the National League Rugby campaign
Title races and relegation battles are still alive going into April so how will the final month of another compelling season unfold? (Photo Credit: David Howlett)Read More
Narratives in title races change as Round 23 serves up plot twists
It was a significant weekend at the top of National Two North, East and West while Bishop’s Stortford, Billingham and Newport (Salop) ignited their survival bids. (Photo Credit: Ian Clark)Read More
Big Match Preview: How Leeds Tykes and Rotherham Titans have taken each other to new heights in relentless National Two North title race
Leeds Tykes and Rotherham Titans meet on Saturday with just five points separating the leading pair in National Two North. The performance levels and consistency of these two famous clubs has been nothing short of astonishing. (Photo Credit: Gareth Siddons and John Ashton)Read More
Leicester Lions and Worthing battle to valuable victories while Dings pressure sends them top
This was a potentially pivotal weekend for Leicester Lions and Worthing in their respective fights for survival while for the first time since the end of September, there is a new leader in National Two West. (Photo Credit: Phillipa Hilton)
Why Round 22 could define the hopes for those battling against the drop
Crucial games in National One as well as in National Two North and West will impact the relegation picture while the title race in National Two East braces itself for another big weekend. (Photo Credit: Ian Jackson)Read More
George Makepeace-Cubitt Exclusive: ‘You don’t expect it when you’re not linked with a Premiership team’
Rams RFC’s Makepeace-Cubitt is the only player in England’s Under-20s squad not connected to a Premiership club and following a challenging nine months, the National One star is now hoping to guide his country to Six Nations glory. (Photo Credit: RFU Collection via JMP) Read More
Anything but predictable – Round 21 delivers latest twists with season set for fascinating finish
With just five matches remaining, fine margins separate the title challengers while the scrap for survival in National One changed direction once again. (Photo Credit: Jonathan Knight)Read More