NLR Preview: More battles towards top while search form goes into Round Six
09 October 2026
Talking Rugby Union editor Chris Heal joins Mark Ashcroft for a relaxed nine-minute conversation about National League Rugby Division One.
They look back at the season so far, sharing their thoughts on the teams, performances and talking points that have caught their attention. It’s an informal catch-up on a division where the story continues to develop each week.
Whether you follow a Nat1 club or keep an eye on the wider National League Rugby picture, join Chris and Mark for their take on the campaign so far, and what may lie ahead.
Listen how Chris analyses Plymouth Albions start and Mark picks his team to follow