Jack Metcalf on opportunities with Sale, his time in the National Leagues and overcoming adversity
For Jack Metcalf, his journey to playing for Sale Sharks in the Premiership started after a conversation between him and his dad, Chris, whilst plumbing (Photo credit: Gareth Lyons).
Jackson Wray – Getting back to playing is a massive step
As ncarugby.com continues to celebrate the return of grassroots rugby, Joe Harvey spoke to Saracens’ Jackson Wray. (Photo Credit: Simon Cooper)
Premiership finalists Wasps praise National Leagues for development of players
Talking Rugby Union and ncarugby.com’s Joe Harvey heard from the Wasps Academy after a number of recent graduates with National League experience have propelled the club to the showpiece event at Twickenham.
International rugby returns this weekend with a National League flavour
With the rescheduled Six Nations and Autumn Nations Cup just around the corner, you can actually get your first fix of international rugby this weekend and it will be of interest to followers of the National Leagues. (Photo Credit: Simon Cooper)
“Everyone is now in a difficult situation” – Rotherham Titans Commercial Director John Whaling
“It is just another blow because all of us are really struggling at the moment.” (Photo Credit: Gareth Siddons)
Teams of the Season to come on ncarugby.com
The National League Teams of the Season will be revealed on ncarugby.com this month, featuring some of the best performing players across all three divisions from the start of the campaign up until the cancellation of the term.
RIP Ivor Horscroft
The National Rugby Clubs Association is deeply saddened by the passing of former secretary Ivor Horscroft.
The National League Pathway
The National Leagues have a strong history of helping players take their next steps in the sport.
National League clubs ‘high recommend’ Firstaid4sport
After NCA Rugby struck a new partnership with Firstaid4sport at the beginning of February, some of our National League clubs are already seeing the benefits. (Photo Credit: Mark Fletcher)
The National Leagues are fundamental for player development – Beaumont
World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont spoke exclusively to ncarugby.com about why the National Leagues are so essential as well as his close relationship with current National Two North side Fylde.