For those who follow National League Rugby and BUCS Super Rugby in particular, there have been a host of recognisable names cropping up in this year’s Rugby Europe Championship.

European cup competitions began at the weekend but a transcontinental connection was made in November between National One side Esher and Portuguese club GDS Cascais.

The Esher Director of Rugby discusses England as well as how he and his club are supporting the fight against MND.

The demise of London Irish bookended one of the darkest Premiership campaigns to date but could the lower levels of the English game offer some light to players and supporters alike?

Esher’s Harrison Collins believes that if they are to continue their challenge towards the top of National One, they must stay focused and maintain their high level of performances.

A game of two halves it most certainly was at Molesey Road, as Esher battled back from 21-0 down to claim a vital win in their pursuit of a top three finish.

Fylde put in another five star performance at the Woodlands to beat another top six National One club. Doncaster, Rosslyn Park & Blaydon have already suffered the same fate this season so perhaps it was no surprise to see the home side totally deserving of another clear victory against 4th placed Esher.

After 3 consecutive losses and a disappointing result away to local rivals Blackheath last time out Esher was keen to put that to bed with the visit of struggling Worthing.

A stunning opening 15 minutes saw ‘Club’ notch up four scores to stun their London neighbours, Blackheath going on to record a hugely important 38-10 win.

Two yellow cards in the last half hour finally derailed a brave Richmond effort against league leaders Doncaster Knights.