National One clubs call for governance review and reform of RFU
Clubs from National One have come together to put further pressure on the governance, setup and management of rugby in England.
National 2, the fourth tier of English rugby, is split into three opposing leagues – National Two North, National Two East and National Two West - with the standard of each exceptionally high. Many of the top clubs could easily compete in National 1. The budgets and crowds are not as large, but the spectacle for fans is excellent.
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After a disruptive return to action last weekend, all 56 clubs across levels three and four are ready to hit the ignition button in Round 16.
Freezing weather conditions across England have scuppered the return of National League Rugby.
The festive selection of derby day fixtures across National League Rugby is always a highlight.
Clubs from National One have come together to put further pressure on the governance, setup and management of rugby in England.
The halfway point of the season is here - and ambitions for the second half of the campaign can be enhanced or diminished in Round 13.
Rams’ top-of-the-table clash with National One leaders Richmond under the lights of Old Bath Road feels like the ideal way to begin a festive block of fixtures full of intrigue.
Despite the cold weather we have experienced over the last few days, the National League Rugby campaign is really starting to heat up.
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.
There are some fascinating clashes lined up across the board as we light the fuse on November's block of fixtures.
With one more round to go before the first 'rest weekend' of the season, who can enter November with a spring in their step?
A breakdown of the week's National League Rugby Preview Show. In National 2 East's segment, Chris Heal speaks to Bury St Edmunds Director Jacob Ford about the club's summer of change.
Interesting narratives and some already sizeable fixtures await us across National One and National Two.
There is plenty to get stuck into across the National League Rugby weekend from teams scrapping for their first victories to clubs renewing rivalries.
A breakdown of the week's National League Rugby Preview Show. In National 2 West's segment, Chris Heal looks back on a breathless Round 4 whilst, of course, previewing Saturday's fixtures.
A breakdown of the week's National League Rugby Preview Show. In National 2 East's segment, Chris Heal looks ahead to another early top-of-the-table tussle.
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.
Three entertaining weekends of rugby have come and gone but there is one more round to go before we charge into October.
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'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.
National League Rugby's Media Team select their four favourite tries from the opening weekend of the 2024/25 season.
With it being 'derby weekend' in National League Rugby, there are plenty of narratives and subplots to entice.
We highlight some of the main headlines from the opening round of action in the National League Rugby.
National League Rugby is back and following the first round of action on Saturday, here are five takeaways.
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'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.
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.
Preparations for the 2024/25 term continue with many clubs enjoying their pre-season outings.
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.
Former England international and Premiership centre Ollie Devoto is the latest star to move into National League Rugby after signing for Taunton Titans.
The former England defence coach recently offered his expertise to the National Two West side.
The prop discusses learning his craft in the National Leagues + why England's pack has helped them reach the World U20 Championship final.
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.
The RFU have released the fixtures for the 2024/25 National League Rugby season and the new campaign will start on Saturday September 7th.
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 RFU have confirmed the league structure for National League Rugby for 2024-25.
Taunton and Cinderford suffered relegation from National One. Billingham and Hull Ionians beat the drop in National Two.
Two of Bishop's Stortford, Leicester Lions, Taunton Titans and Cinderford will be relegated from National One.
Chinnor, Esher and Dings Crusaders clinched their respective titles while fights for survival go to the wire.
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.