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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 crucial clashes across National One and National Two will also shape the final month of the season for many teams.
19 March 2026

Blackheath's Billy Harding: 'I’d love to tell you what the secret sauce is for my try-scoring!'

According to England Rugby's stats, Blackheath hooker Billy Harding is the top try-scorer across the 12 levels of English club rugby this season, firing his side into the National One title race.
13 March 2026

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.
12 March 2026

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.
6 March 2026

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.
27 February 2026

Marijn Huis Interview: Champ, National 1 and BUCS Super Rugby have all helped my development

The Netherlands international has played at various levels of the English game and has found a home at London Scottish.
25 February 2026

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.
19 February 2026

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.
13 February 2026

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.
6 February 2026

Plymouth Albion sign forward Huw Taylor

Plymouth Albion sign experienced forward Huw Taylor to strengthen pack for National One title run-in this season.
6 February 2026

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.
29 January 2026

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.
23 January 2026

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.
16 January 2026

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.
9 January 2026

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.
19 December 2025

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.
12 December 2025

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.
5 December 2025

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.
20 November 2025

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.
14 November 2025

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.
13 November 2025