National Two North and South 2019/20 season preview
The new season in National Two North and National Two South kicks off this weekend and after thrilling title races and relegation fights last year, expect another eight months of twists and turns across both leagues.Photo Credit: (Maria and Bill Rhoades)
Matt Heaton: National Leagues paramount
Four years ago, Matt Heaton was consigned to being a spectator as Canada took on Italy at Elland Road in Leeds during the World Cup. Photo Credit: (Mike Schroeder)
National League talent relishing Northampton opportunity
Earlier this year, Northampton Saints announced the signings of Karl Garside & Tui Uru and having both made the transition from the National Leagues into the Premiership, we caught up with the duo at Franklin’s Gardens.(Photo Credit: Shawn Pearce)
Jacob Ford appointed Head Coach of National Two South new boys
Westcliff have appointed Jacob Ford as Head Coach for their forthcoming National Two South season.(Photo Credit: Tim Browne)
England Counties seeking new Head Coach
England Counties are seeking to appoint an honorary Head Coach following James Shanahan’s tenure in charge of the progamme. (Photo Credit: John Ashton)
‘You can help save lives’ – Why Matt Jess is aiming to turn the tide on mental health
Former Exeter Chief Matt Jess discusses this weekend’s South West Beach Rugby festival which aims to raise awareness for mental health + he talks about his transition out of professional rugby, representing Taunton and his new venture with Cornish Pirates.
NCA Rugby End of Season Awards 2018/19
Ampthill and District clinched promotion to the Championship, Hull Ionians made an immediate return to National One while Rams RFC and Canterbury created history in National Two South.
Sedgley Park’s Gallagher reflects on ‘insane’ England experience
Matt Gallagher has lifted the lid on the emotions he felt when he was called-up to represent England Counties U20s this summer. Photo Credit: (England Rugby North U20s)
England Counties fall to late defeat in Georgia
A late try from Khvicha Bujiashvili helped Georgia snatch a dramatic 24-23 victory over England Counties in Tbilisi.(Photo Credit: John Ashton)
‘If we get the results, it makes it all the more sweeter’- Birtwell
Bob Birtwell has looked ahead to England Counties’ upcoming matches with Georgia and he admitted: “They don’t choose easy fixtures for you!” (Photo Credit: John Ashton)