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NLR Preview: Explosive start moves into October - with Round Five aiming to set the tone

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.

Pro D2 Notebook: Try-scoring Johnny Matthews and thoughts after Round Five

Four tries in two Pro D2 games have made Montauban’s new Scottish hooker one of the stories of the opening month. Talking Rugby Union has been watching Matthews do it for more than a decade.

Perfect starts put to the test, Friday night lights and first wins on the mind in National League Rugby

As the curtain comes down on the first month of the season, 100 per cent starts go under the spotlight.

The TRU View: National Two North’s leading trio lay down early markers

Sedgley Park, Hull Ionians and Preston Grasshoppers maintained their unbeaten starts as TRU's six focus clubs went head-to-head.

NLR Preview: Pace-setters eye more momentum while others look to jump-start their campaigns

National League Rugby rolls into Round Three and, the first signs of how the season may unfold are beginning to emerge.

TRU and National League Rugby: An Intimate Connection

When you read National League Rugby content on the TRU website or across our social media channels, it is worth remembering that this is a level of the game our team knows intimately.

'Derby Weekend' and local clashes take centre stage in National League Rugby

With National One and National Two once again representing the highest levels of English domestic rugby available to fans this weekend, expect high-quality action.

2026/27 Previews: National Two North

With Sedgley Park dropping down to National Two North, and three clubs being promoted, this division could be more unpredictable than ever.

Darlington Mowden Park and Newcastle Red Bulls - Striking the balance between ambition and realism

Interview: Newcastle Red Bulls transition coach and DMP head coach Darren Fearn discusses the clubs’ new long-term partnership.

When the Path Isn’t Straight: Mark Jennings and his move to Preston Grasshoppers

Mark Ashcroft reflects on Mark Jennings’ journey from North U18s and becoming Sale Sharks’ youngest-ever professional signing to a full-circle return to North-West rugby with Preston Grasshoppers.

The Other Blokes: The Players Who Make Test Rugby Possible

The recent inaugural Nations Championship showcased the top level of our sport, but we always need to keep in mind that the international game is built on the foundations beneath it.

Johnson relishing Twickenham return as Lancashire reignite county fire

Lancashire captain Chris Johnson reflects on their return to the Bill Beaumont County Championship Division 1 final as well as Heath's historic promotion to National Two North.

National Two Promotion Play-Offs: Birmingham Moseley welcome Luctonians, Tynedale host Oundle

Birmingham Moseley look to preserve their National One status, while Tynedale, Oundle and Luctonians target a place in the third tier.

National League Rugby: Thrills, spills and possible champions to be crowned on compelling penultimate weekend

A tense penultimate Saturday of the regular season in National One and National Two should bring high stakes.

Round 24 Preview: ClubberTV returns to cover National One title race as gripping finale begins

The ClubberTV cameras will be at The Utilita for Blackheath vs Sale FC in National One.

Sheffield head coach Anthony Posa: 'This special group is on the precipice of history'

Interview: Sheffield have won all 21 of their National Two North matches this season, and now stand on the brink of promotion and another slice of history.

Round 23 Preview: Title race showdowns take centre stage as remarkable National League run-in heats up

Rotherham Titans vs Plymouth Albion and Sheffield vs Tynedale may grab the headlines, but other clashes will also shape final month.

Game-changing weekend kicks off gripping National League Rugby run-in

With the season entering its final two months, every game is crucial as clubs compete for promotion, play-offs, and survival.

National League Rugby Preview: 'Rest' weekend full of importance as final two months of regular season begins

Even with only five games scheduled for this weekend, each fixture carries significance across National One and National Two.

National League Rugby Preview: Season-defining weekend for some as February finale provides crucial clashes

With just five rounds remaining after this weekend, Round 21 could prove pivotal in shaping the season.

National League Rugby: Anticipation surrounds title races as expectation swirls around survival battles

As the run-in looms, Round 20 brings decisive top-two clashes in National Two North and East.

National League Rugby Preview: February set to sharpen the minds of many as intensity rises

The race to the finish line begins in Round 19, as teams intensify their push for promotion and fight to secure their survival.

100 tries in 100 games - Sheffield's Christian Hooper on putting his best foot forward

Sheffield’s prolific winger reflects on scoring his 100th try on his 100th appearance for the club.

National League Rugby Preview: Crucial contests for survival bids as promotion contenders look to take another step

As January turns to February, focus sharpens at both ends of National One and the National Two leagues.

National League Rugby Preview: Round 17 could inspire aspirations as final third of season comes into view

As we race towards the final third of the campaign, title races intensify and survival battles heat up.

National League Rugby Preview: A key weekend for those towards the bottom and some tasty ties at the top

There are some crucial fixtures at the wrong end of the standings, while there is the usual helping of standout clashes towards the top.

Round 15 Preview: Wild weather won’t wash out return of National League Rugby

Storm Goretti has already impacted the return of National League Rugby, but at the time of publication, here is what we can look forward to in Round 15.

Friday night festivities kick off 'Derby Weekend' in National League Rugby

The final weekend of National League Rugby in 2025 begins with the Sheffield derby on Friday night.

National League Rugby Preview: Christmas crackers across the board but don’t expect any goodwill

Round 13 has gifted us a set of fixtures which include top-of-the-table tussles and crucial clashes towards the bottom.

November sets up a cracker of a December as festive fixtures begin in National League Rugby

It felt like the National League Rugby season burst into life last month, setting up a December packed with storylines waiting to be written.

National League Rugby Preview: Top half battles dominate the narrative as November draws to a close

Key clashes towards the top of National One and all three National Two divisions headline the final round of November.

Ratu Vakalutukali Interview: Armed Forces Day special for Taunton and National League Rugby

Talking Rugby Union heard from Royal Marine and Taunton No.8 Ratu Vakalutukali ahead of the club's Armed Forces Day.

National League Rugby Preview: Noteworthy clashes across the board could shape aspirations

Round 10 in National One and National Two offers several key fixtures that could start to influence the season’s outlook for some clubs.

Late Bonfire Night sparks set to fly as National League Rugby returns with a bang

The November fixtures are here. Who can seize momentum over the next three weeks with key matches coming thick and fast?

Fixture list sets up fascinating conclusion to first block of National League games

As National League Rugby prepares for a brief pause, Round Eight promises plenty of talking points.

Teams seek a spark while landscapes towards the top are set to shift in National League Rugby

Round Seven offers struggling sides a chance to ignite their campaigns, while those near the summit aim to lay down a marker.

Rotherham vs Rosslyn Park headlines exciting weekend of National League Rugby action

Round Six promises plenty, with the blockbuster National One clash at Clifton Lane and Sheffield’s trip to Fylde standing out.

Standout fixtures set to heighten or dampen early-season aspirations in National League Rugby

Clashes like Rosslyn Park vs Plymouth Albion and Macclesfield vs Fylde already feel like big matches.

National League Rugby Round Four: Final September fixtures bring opportunities to many

And just like that, September is almost over, but Round Four offers plenty of clubs the chance to head into October with a spring in their step.

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