James Stokes: From the National Leagues to the Premiership
James Stokes may well have experienced a Christmas like no other. The festive period is always a demanding time for rugby players up and down the country, but for Stokes in particular, it was a whirlwind couple of weeks.
Friday night showdown, Dale aim to steer clear and Henley & Taunton clash
Swat away those January blues and settle in for one of the most exciting weekends of National League rugby so far this season. Photo Credit (Simon Cooper)
Hoppers impress to ignite survival bid
An excellent display by Preston Grasshoppers saw them clinch a welcome win in National Two North as they defeated Scunthorpe in Round 17. Photo Credit: (Maria and Bill Rhoades)
Title race back with a bang, Hoppers seek revival and TJs aim to stay in charge
Happy New Year to everyone and welcome to the start of a fresh decade in the National Leagues. Photo Credit: (Tonbridge Juddians RFC)
Park go top, Caldy waltz to win and TJs produce a Christmas cracker
With it being the final round of fixtures before the festive break, we have decided to deliver a more condensed review from Round 16 in the National Leagues which included some monumental scorelines and results. (Photo Credit: Ian Carter)
Lewis Holsey on the faith of Worcester Warriors and working hard to achieve his goal
Worcester Warriors have made an encouraging start to the season – and their belief in youth and development is continuing to grow. Photo Credit: (JMP)
Richmond eager to be Christmas number one, Caldy out to ‘rein’ supreme and Taunton wrap up year at Redruth
As the Sky Sports advert goes: “Christmas is a time to play a friendly game or two”, but in the National Leagues, there will be no early gifts handed out as the final round of fixtures for 2019 is upon us. (Photo Credit: Derek Salisbury)
WATCH: NCA Podcast – Sedgley Park
Our final NCA Podcast of the year took us to Sedgley Park in National Two North. Joe Harvey and Chris Heal chatted to head coach Scott Barrow, club legend Matt Riley, physios Allan Munro and Ben Oliver + our very own Max Ashcroft.
Fylde lose ground, Lucs bounce back and a piece of history at Cross Green
Fylde’s top two aims suffered a dent in Round 15 as the second-placed side were beaten by Sheffield Tigers. Photo Credit: (Francis Morris)
Chinnor and DMP up for the fight and relegation battles under the spotlight
And just like that, the 2019/20 National League campaign has reached its halfway mark. Photo Credit: (Simon Cooper)