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TRU welcomes new chapter for National League Rugby coverage

TRU welcomes new partnership between National League Rugby (NLR) and Clubber TV.
27 October 2026

TRU's NLR Focus: Late drama and big wins close National League Rugby's opening block

Plymouth Albion, Tonbridge Juddians, Sedgley Park, Oundle and Redruth remain unbeaten as National League Rugby pauses after Round Seven.
19 October 2026

NLR Preview: Different goals and plenty to play for as the opening block draws to a close

And just like that, we reach the final weekend of the opening block of the National League Rugby season, with sides across the divisions looking to maintain momentum or gain a timely boost.
16 October 2026

TRU's NLR Focus: Camborne make statement as Cambridge seek a response

Camborne delivered the weekend’s most emphatic result in National One, while Plymouth Albion maintained their perfect start with a 31-21 victory away to Sale FC.
12 October 2026

Chris Heal talks Nat1 Rugby

Chris Heal and Mark Ashcroft review the National One season so far, including Plymouth Albion’s start and the teams catching the eye.
9 October 2026

NLR Preview: More battles towards top while search form goes into Round Six

Just five weeks in, it might be a bit too early to be paying attention to league tables, but the opening standings are providing some exciting storylines as we enter Round Six.
9 October 2026

What’s in store for Talking Rugby Union readers this season?

Chris Heal previews the season ahead, from National League Rugby and university coverage to the journalists, interviews and NLR app shaping Talking Rugby Union.
8 October 2026

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.
2 October 2026

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.
30 September 2026

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.
25 September 2026

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.
20 September 2026

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.
18 September 2026

From Rugby's Greatest Rivalry to NLR's Local Rivalries, a weekend that got it right

Mark Ashcroft reflects on National League Rugby’s Local Rivalries round, from Fylde v Preston to packed grounds, young fans and thriving club communities.
14 September 2026

'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.
11 September 2026

My WHOOP, Me, And The First Day Of The New NLR Rugby Season

Mark Ashcroft checks his National League Rugby homework at Park Lane as Sedgley Park beat Darlington Mowden Park 47-26 in an entertaining season opener.
7 September 2026

2026/27 Previews: National League One

After a thrilling 2025/26 National One campaign - which caught the attention of the national media - we're strapping ourselves in for another breathless season of third-tier action.
4 September 2026

Back to the Touchline: What I'll Be Looking For When National League Rugby Returns

Mark Ashcroft returns to the touchline this weekend as National League Rugby begins another season.
4 September 2026

10 Days to Go: But Where Will I Be When National League Rugby Returns?

With the National League Rugby season just 10 days away, Mark Ashcroft weighs up his opening-day options and the stories waiting to unfold.
26 August 2026

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.
7 August 2026

From Pre-Season Hell to Pre-Season Fixtures: Preston Grasshoppers Get Ready for the Real Thing

Preston Grasshoppers confirm three August friendlies as Matt Sturgess returns to Lightfoot Green and pre-season turns into match preparation.
5 August 2026