National League 1

In his first column for Talking Rugby Union, Sale Sharks’ Johnny Leota discusses his season in the third tier, the importance of the National Leagues, preparing for life after the game and his blog; Rugby Yarns.

Caldy strengthened their survival hopes in National One with a brilliant bonus-point win over Rosslyn Park.

Cambridge or Birmingham Moseley could take a significant step towards National One safety when the sides meet in Round 29.

Caldy and Loughborough Students have enhanced their chances of staying in National One as both sides secured vital victories in Round 28.

Joe Harvey is live on Talking Rugby Union's Facebook page for the 10th Week of the Live Score Show to provide a round up on National Leagues 1, National League 2 North, National League 2 South, Super Rugby and the Gallagher Premiership.

The RFU National Leagues cover English Rugby’s tiers 3 and 4; operated by NCA Rugby. In 2017, the digital assets of NCARugby were relaunched in partnership with TalkingRugbyUnion.

Loughborough Students and Esher are targeting a potentially crucial win when the sides meet in National One on Saturday afternoon.

Ampthill and District maintained their position on top of National One as the leaders came from behind to beat rivals Rosslyn Park.

Joe Harvey will go live at 16:45 local time to provide the latest round up of National League 1, National League 2 North, National League 2 South and BUCS Super Rugby.

The National Leagues enter Round 27 and there are two huge clashes at the summit of both National One and National Two North this weekend.

Birmingham Moseley fought back to win a terrific game against Esher at Billesley Common as the hosts moved further away from the relegation places.

Joe Harvey will go live at 16:45 local time to provide the latest round up of Gallagher Premiership, National League 1, National League 2 North, National League 2 South and BUCS Super Rugby.

Travelling the country to cover rugby union for TalkingRugbyUnion allows us to meet many characters, they can be volunteers, coaches, players and fans. All are passionate about the game played at so called tiers 3 and 4 of the English game.

It’s the final run in and teams across England are lining up for a final push to get them promotion. The RFU National Leagues cover the whole of the country, from Tynedale to Plymouth.

Birmingham Moseley come into their crucial home fixture with Esher in Round 26 on the back of successive victories in National One.

Chris Johnson kicked five penalties in a fine individual performance as he guided Huddersfield to a vital win against Tynedale.

After falling to a narrow defeat against Wales in Round Three of the Six Nations, their clash with Italy provided a more successful evening for England’s U20s.

Ampthill and District have moved five points clear at the top of National One following a bonus-point win over title rivals Old Elthamians

On Saturday, Old Elthamians take on Ampthill and District in a huge clash which could have a significant impact on the title race in National One.

Birmingham Moseley scored five tries as they beat Loughborough Students to move to within three points of safety in National One.