From Montpellier's storming victory at Bath to Bordeaux's Kingsholm thriller, the opening weekend of the Champions Cup gave Mark Ashcroft plenty of evidence to revisit one of European rugby's oldest debates
Plymouth Albion, Tonbridge Juddians, Sedgley Park, Oundle and Redruth remain unbeaten as National League Rugby pauses after Round Seven.
Liverpool St Helens snatched their first win of the season in dramatic fashion, edging Tarleton 22-21 with a last-minute try in a thrilling Counties 1 adm Lancashire & Cheshire contest.
And just like that, we reach the final weekend of the opening block of the National League Rugby season, with sides across the divisions looking to maintain momentum or gain a timely boost.
Women’s BUCS Super Rugby returned with more stars, another team entering the mix, and every game live-streamed on Clubber TV, but how did the opening round begin?
Chris Heal and Mark Ashcroft review the National One season so far, including Plymouth Albion’s start and the teams catching the eye.
Just five weeks in, it might be a bit too early to be paying attention to league tables, but the opening standings are providing some exciting storylines as we enter Round Six.
TRU team looks at the National Two West season so far, highlighting the teams, form and emerging stories shaping another competitive Nat2W campaign.
Chris Heal looks at Barnes’ season and the wider National Two East picture, highlighting the teams, form and stories shaping Nat2E.
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.
As the curtain comes down on the first month of the season, 100 per cent starts go under the spotlight.
Former England and Harlequins full-back set to leave his current role with National Two East side Esher after accepting a full-time position as Director of Rugby at Loughborough University.
Sedgley Park, Hull Ionians and Preston Grasshoppers maintained their unbeaten starts as TRU's six focus clubs went head-to-head.
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