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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.

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, Friday night rugby takes centre stage in National Two East, and winless sides hunt for that elusive victory.

Mike Brown set to leave Esher for Loughborough role in 2027

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.

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 West

There are some eye-catching opening round fixtures in National Two West, with Friday Night Lights kicking off another season at Levels Three and Four.

2026/27 Previews: National Two East

A look ahead to the new season in National Two East, where Oundle have attracted plenty of attention - but don’t sleep on last season’s challengers or the emerging sides looking to make their mark.

'I’m still as competitive as ever': Former Premiership winger Tom Collins embraces new challenge at 'ambitious' Oundle

Former Northampton and Ealing winger on swapping the top levels of the English game for National Two.

‘Time to put our best foot forward’: Nick Lilley on England's U20 hopes, different environments and Exeter's shift in mentality

The England centre is one of the more experienced names in this year's Under-20s squad, with Andy Titterrell's side beginning their campaign against Ireland on Saturday.

Josh and Sam Matavesi eye Cornwall glory as family story comes full circle

As they prepare to face Lancashire in Saturday's County Championship final, Josh and Sam Matavesi reflect on family, Camborne and the latest chapter in a rugby story rooted in Cornwall.

National 1 Accession Final Preview: Will Birmingham Moseley or Oundle be heading to the third tier?

A clash of rugby stalwarts and ambitious new challengers awaits as Birmingham Moseley face Oundle for a place in National One.

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.

Promotion, play-offs and survival all on the line as National League Rugby season reaches crescendo

TRU and National League Rugby take a look at what is still to play for on one of the most fascinating final weekends in recent times.

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.

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.

Jorn Vögtli and Switzerland eager to build on 'massive moments' in Rugby Europe Championship

Former Oxford Harlequins second-row reflects on Switzerland’s recent highlights as they aim to create more special moments in the Rugby Europe Championship this weekend.

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.

Jonathon Dawe Interview: Guernsey’s German star

Plying his trade at Level 4 of the English game, Dawe was part of the Germany side that recently stunned Romania in the Rugby Europe Championship.

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.

Former England international Mike Brown becomes Sporting Director at Esher

Former England and Harlequins full-back Mike Brown has expressed his excitement after being confirmed as the new Sporting Director of National Two East side Esher.

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.

Bury St Edmunds 'flattered' and 'proud' to kick off Kevin Sinfield's latest MND fundraising challenge

Chairman of National Two East side says the club is “flattered” to have been chosen as the starting point for Kevin Sinfield’s latest '7 in 7: Together' challenge.

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?

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