Jacob Oliver Interview: ‘Especially playing in the front-row, I need minutes – Tynedale have allowed me to do that’
The fingerprints of National League Rugby are prominent across England’s U20s Six Nations squad and on loan Newcastle hooker Jacob Oliver is one of many who are seeing levels three and four as a crucial part of their pathway. (Photo Credit: John and Barbara Austin)
Freezing conditions impact Round 16 but late drama lights up title races
Dramatic finishes in National One and National Two East meant it was still a significant Saturday of action despite 16 fixtures being postponed. (Photo Credit: Jonathan Knight)
Opportunity to find form is evident as Round 16 rolls into town
We are closing in on the final third of the season and now more than ever, it feels like it is the ideal time for teams to begin generating some momentum. (Photo Credit: Paul Clark)
Jake Armstrong Exclusive: I got to a point where I had lost the love for the game – but Wharfedale has helped me recapture that
Stepping down to National Two North and returning to the Yorkshire Dales is proving to be an ideal match for the former Bristol Bears prop. (Photo Credit: John and Ro Burridge)
Chinnor vs Rams: Incredible rivalry set for latest episode as National One’s top two headline Round 14
A local derby on a Friday night, second vs first, a record crowd expected and Christmas just around the corner – The latest instalment of Chinnor against Rams has all the ingredients to be a cracker. (Photo credit: Paul Clark)
National League Rugby Obituary: Ian Stanton
Earlier this month, National League Rugby were saddened by the news that former Barnstaple chairman Ian Stanton had passed away following his lengthy battle with cancer.
Too early to talk about basement battles and top two clashes? Round Six says otherwise…
Teams at the wrong end of the table will be eager to begin October on the front foot while in National Two West, the leading pair collide in Devon. (Photo Credit: Andrew McCumiskey)
“He just had one of those rugby brains” – How Blackheath and Bishop’s Stortford helped to shape World Cup hopeful
Saracens’ Theo Dan is currently away with the England squad as preparations continue for the World Cup in France. Talking Rugby Union heard from two of his past coaches to find out why the hooker is such an exciting prospect. (Photo Credit: Wired Photos)
National League Rugby Statement: Mike Newsom
National League Rugby is sad to announce that chairman of NLR London and South East Mike Newsom has passed away.
Derby matches and clubs like Sheffield Tigers highlight the importance of rugby in communities
‘Rugby, at its heart, is about community and bringing people together, in good times and in sad.’ (Photo Credit: Gareth Siddons)