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.
Statement: The National League Rugby Review Show
National League Rugby has today announced future changes to The National League Rugby Review Show following the departure of host, commentator and producer Warren Muggleton.
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 Statement: Mike Newsom
National League Rugby is sad to announce that chairman of NLR London and South East Mike Newsom has passed away.
Chinnor, Esher and Huddersfield avoid early January blues
A winning start to 2023 for teams battling towards the wrong end of their respective divisions was the perfect way to begin the New Year for a trio of clubs. Photo Credit: (Jonathan Cain)
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)