The Review: All-out attack, second-half surges and leaders keep rolling
Records tumbled at Plymouth in an astonishing National One performance while Round Five was also littered with second-half reactions, fast starts and the usual dollop of late drama. (Photo Credit: Mike Craig) National One Plymouth Albion (1st) produced a crushing performance, scoring 16 tries in a 1
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 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 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 One
After a thrilling 2025/26 National One campaign – which caught the attention of the national media – we’re strapping ourselves in for another breathless season of third-tier action. (Photo Credit: Plymouth Albion) With Rotherham Titans and Blackheath waving goodbye to the third tie
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