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Cadan Murley Exclusive: ‘I see myself as part of a new core group of younger leaders at Harlequins’

The 25-year-old - who recently represented England A and was training with the senior national team - sees himself as a key part of Quins’ future.

Temperature of National League Rugby season set to rise in Round 11

Despite the cold weather we have experienced over the last few days, the National League Rugby campaign is really starting to heat up.

'We don't want to shy away from it being a big game' - Standout fixtures mean downplaying Round 10 isn't an option

Round 10 in National League Rugby offers up some big clashes at the bottom as well as a top-of-the-table contest with plenty more in between.

National League Rugby Preview Show | National 1 | Round 9

National League Rugby Preview Show | Round 9

National League Rugby's Round 9 Preview Show. After a one-week hiatus, National League Rugby returns and Chris Heal is joined by several guests.

National League Rugby set to return with a bang with Round 9 serving up some significant contests

There are some fascinating clashes lined up across the board as we light the fuse on November's block of fixtures.

Henderson’s hat-trick not enough as Sedgley Park fall to Blackheath

Sedgley Park's Rhys Henderson shines with a hat-trick, but Blackheath triumph 36-24 on October 26th.

National League Rugby Preview Show | National 1 | Round 8

A breakdown of the week's National League Rugby Preview Show. In National 1's segment, Chris Heal looks back on an excellent win for Bishop's Stortford and gives a nod towards the weekend.

National League Rugby Preview Show | Round 8

National League Rugby's Round 8 Preview Show. Chris Heal is joined by Tynedale Director of Rugby Peter Southern and Club President Neil Foster to discuss the club's community feel + start to the season.

National League Rugby: The pause button is about to be pressed - but don't expect any deceleration in Round Eight

With one more round to go before the first 'rest weekend' of the season, who can enter November with a spring in their step?

Watch Round 7 Highlights between Sedgley Park and Plymouth Albion

Sedgley Park Tigers secured an impressive 41–26 victory over Plymouth Albion on Saturday.

National League Rugby Preview Show | Round 7

National League Rugby's Round 7 Preview Show. Chris Heal is joined by Bury St Edmunds Director of Rugby Jacob Ford to discuss a summer of change at the club.

'It is going to be one humdinger of a game' - Are you ready for Round Seven in National League Rugby?

Interesting narratives and some already sizeable fixtures await us across National One and National Two.

National League Rugby Preview Show | Round 6

National League Rugby's Round 6 Preview Show. Chris Heal is joined by Canterbury 1st XV Player and Head of Player Pathway Nathan Morris + Director of Rugby Taff Gwilliam to discuss one of the club's new ventures

Searching for success, 'Friday Night Lights' and simmering rivalries stand out in Round Six

There is plenty to get stuck into across the National League Rugby weekend from teams scrapping for their first victories to clubs renewing rivalries.

Bishop's Stortford triumphs over Sedgley Park with a dominant display - Video

The latest round of the National League 1 clash saw Bishop’s Stortford emerged victorious over Sedgley Park with a 27-12 win.

National League Rugby Preview Show | Round 5

National League Rugby's Round 5 Preview Show. Chris Heal reflects on the first month of the season and looks ahead to Round 5 with the help of Rotherham Titans skipper Zak Poole and Lymm coaching duo Adam Fletcher and Andy Davies.

National League Rugby Preview: 'It is a great start but it is only a start': Can early high-flyers carry form into Round Five?

The second month of the National League Rugby season begins - and it may well provide us with a better indication of who could be the real deal.

National League Preview: Clubs bid to end September by either maintaining or recapturing that winning feeling

Three entertaining weekends of rugby have come and gone but there is one more round to go before we charge into October.

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

With it being 'derby weekend' in National League Rugby, 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.

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.