National League 2 North

RFU Council approve tackle height reduction

The RFU Council have voted to adopt law changes in regards to lowering the tackle height in the community game which will come into force from July 1st.
22 April 2023

It all comes down to this…or does it? ‘Final day’ of National League Rugby season has plenty riding on it

This engrossing National One title race has gone the distance but will it be decided this weekend?
21 April 2023

After a decade away, Sedge are closing in on National One while relegation dominates the East and West

The National Two North title is within touching distance for Sedgley Park while North Walsham take on Rochford Hundred.
14 April 2023

Alex Keay Exclusive: 'It was hard to walk away - but it came to the stage where it was the right time'

The sharp end of the BUCS Super Rugby campaign is here but the climax of the season will happen without one of university rugby's great characters after the former Durham Director of Rugby called time on his tenure earlier this year.
4 April 2023

Huddersfield RUFC hoping to raise awareness for MND

Huddersfield's Gareth Lewis will attempt to complete a 144-mile bike ride in two days to raise awareness for the Darby Rimmer Foundation.
9 March 2023

Exclusive – Sale Sharks and England flanker Tristan Woodman ahead of first U20s start

On Friday night in Colwyn Bay, Tristan Woodman will make his first start for England U20s against Wales in the third round of the U20 Six Nations.
24 February 2023

Rams dig deep to display title credentials while Taunton and Leeds Tykes close the gap

Sevenoaks were another big winner with February set to be another exciting month in levels three and four.
31 January 2023

Harry Spencer Interview: Why the RFU's decision to focus on the tackle height changes in France is puzzling

As the debate surrounding the controversial tackle laws continues, TRU heard from Harry Spencer, who coaches SC Bernay on the lower rungs of the French rugby ladder, about the study in France which has influenced the RFU’s decision.
31 January 2023

For all the tackle height talk, are we allowed to just focus on the quality of National League Rugby this weekend?

The community game has been in the spotlight due to the new tackle height law but can our attention just be on the 80 minutes on Saturday?
26 January 2023

Mike Rhodes Exclusive: 'Let’s make it as safe as we can, but not change the game that we all love'

With the RFU set to speak to community clubs about the change in the tackle height law, former Saracens back-row Mike Rhodes chatted to TRU.
25 January 2023

'It is just too vague for my liking at the moment’ – Luke Cozens talks tackle height and memories of France

National Two player Luke Cozens says new tackle law changes are similar to ones he experienced in France.
24 January 2023

A Saturday of comebacks salvages weather disrupted weekend in the National Leagues

Even though the bad weather put paid to 17 games, some brilliant fightbacks meant for an entertaining weekend.
21 January 2023

RFU announce ‘waist and below’ tackle policy for community game for next season

The Rugby Football Union have confirmed that the RFU Council had voted to lower the height of the tackle in community rugby.
19 January 2023

Serious test of title credentials but can the league leaders come through Round 17?

All four table-toppers across National League Rugby will have difficult assignments in Round 17, with Sale FC and Sedgley Park facing promotion rivals.
19 January 2023

Delight for North Walsham and a cluster of others as survival bids gather momentum

North Walsham's win has edged them closer to safety while Chinnor, Esher, Huddersfield and Barnstaple built on a solid start to 2023.
15 January 2023

The role of semi-pro rugby in England - Does it have a future?

Lancashire Head Coach Mark Nelson offers his thoughts on what the RFU can do to improve the outlook of rugby below the elite tiers.
12 January 2023

'Little old Caldy' - How the Wirral club shocked Ealing and the Championship

Caldy's fightback against Ealing was the latest chapter in the remarkable rise of the club and it also shone a light on the value of English rugby's second tier.
11 January 2023

The sense of opportunity surrounding Round 16 sets up exciting weekend in National League Rugby

Clashes at the wrong end of National One and National Two West could shape the rest of the season.
10 January 2023

Chinnor, Esher and Huddersfield avoid early January blues

A winning start to 2023 for teams battling towards the wrong end of their respective divisions was the perfect way to begin the New Year for a trio of clubs.
9 January 2023

National League Rugby returns with differing hopes for 2023

With the second part of the campaign now underway, title challenges and battles for survival become much more significant.
4 January 2023