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 Preview: ‘Derby Weekend’ and local clashes take centre stage in Round Two
With National One and National Two once again representing the highest levels of English domestic rugby available to fans this weekend, expect healthy attendances and high-quality action up and down the land. (Photo Credit: Ian Clark) National One Round Two in National League Rugby is littered with
The Review: National League Rugby returns with comebacks, late drama and statement wins
National League Rugby is back with a bang as high-scoring thrillers, dramatic finishes and absorbing action set the tone for an exciting season ahead. (Photo Credit: Daniel Kerr) National One Camborne made a winning start to life in National One as they edged out Leeds Tykes 38-36 after a pulsating
The Previews: National Two North
With Sedgley Park dropping down to National Two North, and three clubs being promoted, this division could be more unpredictable than ever. (Photo Credit: Bev Clough Photography) After Sheffield’s superb run to the title last season, how will the promotion race unfold in National Two North this ti
Darlington Mowden Park and Newcastle Red Bulls – Striking the balance between ambition and realism
Interview: Newcastle Red Bulls transition coach and Darlington Mowden Park head coach Darren Fearn discusses the clubs’ new long-term partnership and how it could boost player development and shape the future of rugby in the North East. (Photo Credit: Newcastle Red Bulls) There is a new ‘Red
National League Rugby renews agreement with Troo
National League Rugby is delighted to announce the continuation of its relationship with nationwide energy consultancy, Troo, for a further two years. Troo joined the National League Rugby network in 2024 and has established reliable partnerships with a number of our 56 clubs, including a long-stand