“I’m still as competitive as ever”: Former Premiership winger Tom Collins embraces new challenge at ‘ambitious’ Oundle
Former Northampton and Ealing winger on swapping the top levels of the English game for National Two, balancing rugby with his business and why the ambition of Oundle made his decision an easy one. (Photo Credit: Rob Brewer) For more than a decade, rugby dictated Tom Collins’ life. Now, he’s lea
Opening Weekend Protocol Following Extreme Summer Weather
The Rugby Football Union has confirmed that the National League Rugby Executive has been granted devolved authority to determine whether fixtures scheduled for the opening weekend of the 2026/27 season can proceed should the extreme summer weather continue to impact playing conditions. Where fixture
National League Rugby Live Scores: How you can help + follow National One and National Two
The 2026/27 National League Rugby season gets underway on September 5th, and after the success of last year’s NLR Live Scores service, we’re reminding clubs and supporters how to keep up to date with some of the most exciting leagues in English rugby. (Photo Credit: Gareth Lyons). Throug
National League Rugby’s ‘Teams of the Season’
Following another memorable National League Rugby campaign, our media team – with input from Directors of Rugby and Head Coaches – selected their ‘Teams of the Season’ for 2025/26. (Photo Credit: Alex Rowles Photography)
National League Rugby Fixtures: 2026/27
The fixtures for the 2026/27 National League Rugby season have now been released, with a host of intriguing opening-day contests across National One and National Two. (Photo credit: Bev Clough Photography)
National League Rugby Statement: Composition of National 2
Following extensive meetings which involved all of the Northern clubs at Level 4, the composition of National Two has been finalised for next season.
National 1 Accession Final Preview: Will Birmingham Moseley or Oundle be heading to the third tier?
A clash of rugby stalwarts and ambitious new challengers awaits as Birmingham Moseley face Oundle on Saturday – with victory carrying huge significance for both clubs. (Photo Credit: Dennis Dixon)
Play-Off Round-Up: Blackheath defeat Plymouth, Oundle win at Tynedale and Harrogate shock Rossendale
Blackheath march on to Champ Rugby Accession Final, Oundle win at Tynedale to set up meeting with Birmingham Moseley and Harrogate, Henley and Exeter University will be National Two sides next season. (Photo Credit: Gary House)
National Two Promotion Play-Offs: Birmingham Moseley welcome Luctonians, Tynedale host Oundle
Birmingham Moseley look to preserve their National One status, while Tynedale, Oundle and Luctonians target a place in the third tier as the National Two Promotion Play-Offs begin. (Photo Credit: Matt Fleming Photography)
National Two Accession Finals: One last push for Rossendale, Henley and Exeter University
After finishing 12th in their respective divisions, Rossendale, Henley Hawks and Exeter University must win their National Two Accession finals against Harrogate, Tunbridge Wells and Stourbridge to stay in the fourth tier. (Photo Credit: Holly Hallett)