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Big clashes keep coming in National League Rugby as season races into Round Three

The National League Rugby campaign is starting to hit its stride and Round Three is set to provide us with some exciting encounters.

National League Rugby Preview Show | Round 2

National League Rugby's Preview Show returns and it is 'Derby Weekend'. Chris Heal is joined by Assistant Editor of The Rugby Paper Ben Jaycock, plus he talks to Sheffield Tigers Director of Rugby Jack Howieson and Redruth boss Nigel Hambly.

Try of the Week Nominations | Round 1

National League Rugby's Media Team select their four favourite tries from the opening weekend of the 2024/25 season.

'Derby weekend' another prime opportunity for National League Rugby to show what it's all about

National League Rugby is still the highest level of men's rugby you can watch in England and with it being 'derby weekend', there are plenty of narratives and subplots to entice.

National League Rugby Wrap-Up | Round 1

We highlight some of the main headlines from the opening round of action in the National League Rugby.

Review: Round One Takeaways - 'Outstanding' Rotherham, dream start for Havant and defeats for relegated duo

National League Rugby is back and following the first round of action on Saturday, here are five takeaways from an interesting opening weekend.

Here we go again - National League Rugby is back and bracing itself for another season of epic thrills and spills

And just like that, the summer is over and levels three and four of English rugby are ready for the start of the 2024/25 season.

National League Rugby Preview Show | Round 1

National League Rugby's first Preview Show of the 2024-25 season. Chris Heal is joined by Assistant Editor of The Rugby Paper Ben Jaycock, plus he talks to Sedgley Park's Matt Riley and Havant coaching duo Rob Matthews and Will Knight.

TRU set for latest chapter with National League Rugby as 'Preview Show' launched

National League Rugby have announced the launch of a new 'National League Rugby Preview Show' - powered by Talking Rugby Union - as part of their fresh vision for the 2024/25 season.

More clubs flex their muscles in pre-season as countdown to new campaign continues

Preparations for the 2024/25 term continue with many clubs enjoying their pre-season outings.

Cluster of National League Rugby clubs begin pre-season action

The first hit outs ahead of the new National League Rugby campaign got underway last week, with a cluster of clubs beginning their pre-season schedules.

England U20s' strength in depth will be on full show against Fiji as Six Nations champions look to build on opening win

Mark Mapletoft has made 12 changes to the starting XV which came through England's first World Rugby U20s Championship match but that doesn't dilute the talent of the squad.

National League Rugby fixtures for 2024/25 announced

The RFU have released the fixtures for the 2024/25 National League Rugby season and the new campaign will start on Saturday September 7th.

Value of National League Rugby littered across latest England Under-20s squad

Eighteen of the 30-man squad travelling to Georgia in preparation for the World Rugby U20 Championship played in National One or National Two in 2023/24.

The honour of representing England Students is not lost on some of the brightest talents in the country

The recognition for university rugby continues to grow and after another thrilling domestic campaign, some of the best emerging talents in England now have the chance to play for their country.

Bishop's Stortford and Leicester Lions survive while Rotherham complete centenary year as champions

Taunton and Cinderford suffered relegation from National One. Billingham and Hull Ionians beat the drop in National Two.

'In a perverse, masochistic sort of way, it is exciting!': Rollercoaster of emotions expected on tense final-day

Two of Bishop's Stortford, Leicester Lions, Taunton Titans and Cinderford will be relegated from National One.

A champion weekend - Chinnor, Esher and Dings claim promotion but for some, it all rests on the final day

Chinnor, Esher and Dings Crusaders clinched their respective titles while fights for survival go to the wire.

Luke Arscott Exclusive: It is surreal to find ourselves here - It is probably one of the biggest games in the club’s history

After a mixed start to the season, Arscott has led Dings Crusaders to the brink of National One and they can clinch promotion in Round 25.

Chinnor and Dings on the edge, and quintet of teams boost their survival hopes

Promotion is within touching distance for the National One and National Two West league leaders.

The first page of the final chapter: Prepare for a breathless conclusion to the National League Rugby campaign

Title races and relegation battles are still alive going into April so how will the final month unfold?

Narratives in National League Rugby title races change as Round 23 serves up plot twists

It was a significant weekend at the top while Bishop’s Stortford, Billingham and Newport (Salop) ignited their survival bids.

How Leeds Tykes and Rotherham Titans have taken each other to new heights in relentless National Two North title race

Leeds Tykes and Rotherham Titans meet on Saturday with just five points separating the leading pair.

Leicester Lions and Worthing battle to valuable victories while Dings pressure sends them top

This was a potentially pivotal weekend for Leicester Lions and Worthing in their respective fights for survival.

George Makepeace-Cubitt Interview: 'You don’t expect it when you’re not linked with a Premiership team'

Rams RFC's Makepeace-Cubitt is the only player in England's Under-20s squad not connected to a Premiership club.

Why Round 22 in National League Rugby could define the hopes for those battling against the drop

Crucial games in National One as well as in National Two North and West will impact the relegation picture.

Anything but predictable - Round 21 delivers latest twists with National League season set for fascinating finish

Fine margins separate the title challengers while the scrap for survival in National One changed direction once again.

National League Rugby season enters pivotal stage with plenty still to play for

It's time to dust off the abacus, scroll through fixture lists and bite those fingernails. The run-in to the 2023/24 campaign begins.

Tomás Appleton: Cherishing his time in Darlington, the importance of life experiences and Portugal

Portugal's captain, whose journey includes a year in the National Leagues, has urged the next generation of 'Os Lobos' players to experience what life is like abroad.

A visit to Sale Sharks where National League Rugby has played - and continues to play - its part

The links with Sale FC - as well as relationships in the North-West - provide regular opportunities for Sharks' younger players.

Cinderford 'clinch vital victory' and delight for Dings as National Two West title race could go the distance

The latest side to boost their survival hopes in National One were Cinderford with Hull Ionians doing similar in National Two North.

Luctonians vs Dings Crusaders headlines as National League Rugby run-in starts to come into view

All eyes are on the National Two West title race while elsewhere, promotion battles are ready for their latest chapter.

Blackheath dent Chinnor hopes, Stortford success sparks survival bid and Dons deliver perfect response

Surprise results and winning streaks came together to create yet another excellent round of National League Rugby.

No Six Nations. No Problem. Come and join National League Rugby for Round 19

With the absence of the Six Nations, the National Leagues are where you can get your rugby fix this weekend.

Taunton produce 'best performance of season' while it is honours even between Hull Ionians and Billingham

The Titans were note-perfect against Sedgley Park while the fight for security in National Two North is no clearer.

Jacob Oliver Interview: 'Especially playing in the front-row, I need minutes - Tynedale have allowed me to do that'

The contribution of National League Rugby is prominent across England's U20s Six Nations squad.

Focus unchanged for those towards the bottom of National League Rugby

At the risk of repeating ourselves, the battles at the bottom do continue to grab the headlines but in National Two West, it could be a crucial period for that particular title race.

Sides aiming for survival serve up excellent spectacles in Round 17 of National League Rugby

A cluster of teams all claimed precious victories as they bid to stay in National One and National Two.

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