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 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 Review: Quality of National League Rugby shines through (again) thanks to eye-catching results
Historic victories, healthy attendances and absorbing contests underlined the excitement of National League Rugby in Round Two. (Photo Credit: Andrew McCumiskey) National One A second-half blitz from Bury St Edmunds (6th) secured their maiden National One win as they beat local rivals Cambridge (13t
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 West
There are some eye-catching opening round fixtures in National Two West, with Friday Night Lights kicking off another season at Levels Three and Four. (Photo Credit: Gary Brown) When two of last season’s leading sides meet on opening weekend, it is hard to ignore the potential for that clash to se
The Previews: National Two East
A look ahead to the new season in National Two East, where Oundle have attracted plenty of attention – but don’t sleep on last season’s challengers or the emerging sides looking to make their mark. (Photo Credit: Jonathan Knight) After winning promotion from Regional 1 South East in 2024/2
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