Cambridge clinch promotion to the Championship to conclude thrilling National One campaign
Cambridge were crowned champions of National One on Saturday for the first time in the club’s history after a 59-10 victory over Birmingham Moseley. (Photo Credit: Chris Fell)
Cambridge take Championship dream to another week while Rochford’s run comes to an end
With National One’s top three sides all picking up bonus-point wins in Round 26, it means Cambridge can gain promotion to the Championship this coming weekend if they secure a maximum against Birmingham Moseley. (Photo Credit: Phillipa Hilton)
RFU Council approve tackle height reduction
The RFU Council have voted to adopt law changes in regards to lowering the tackle height in the community game (including National One and Two) which will come into force from July 1st. (Photo Credit: Jonathan Knight)
It all comes down to this…or does it? ‘Final day’ of season has plenty riding on it
This engrossing National One title race has gone the distance but will it be decided this weekend? The fight to avoid relegation from the third tier is equally as dramatic while the battle to evade the drop in National Two East has also gone to the wire (Photo Credit: Paul Clark)
Title candidates don’t put a foot wrong, Mose and DMP safe and Sedge return to third tier
The race for a place in the Championship will go to the final day as Rams RFC, Sale FC and Cambridge all secured maximums while in National Two North, Sedgley Park roared to the title and the fight to beat the drop dominated the narrative in National Two East and West. Photo Credit: (Andrew McCumisk
A champion weekend – Chinnor, Esher and Dings claim promotion but for some, it all rests on the final day
In Round 25, Chinnor, Esher and Dings Crusaders clinched their respective titles, the race for promotion in National Two North took a significant twist while fights for survival go to the wire. (Photo Credit: David Howlett)
National One set for one of the most exciting finales in recent memory
With a three-horse race for promotion to the Championship and a scrap for survival as intense as ever, one of the most exciting leagues in English rugby is gearing up for an absorbing weekend. (Photo Credit: David Howlett)
Update: RFU Tackle Height Consultation
The RFU would like to thank everyone who has participated in providing valuable feedback in their consultation on reducing the tackle height in the community game.
It could be a season-defining weekend in National One while National Two East straps itself in
The top two in the third tier meet in the North-West as Rams RFC and Sale FC put their hopes of reaching the Championship on the line while the fuse on the relegation battle in National Two East is ready to be lit. (Photo Credit: Steve Karpa)
Blackheath and Leicester Lions secure commanding victories to seal promotion
The National Two East and West league leaders finished the job in Round 23 while at the other end of the scale, Harrogate and Stourbridge had their respective fates sealed. Photo Credit: (Leicester Lions)