As February turns into March, the penultimate month in the National League Rugby calendar is upon us and, as ever, there is still plenty left to play for.
Gaining game time in the Premiership Cup - as well as in National One for Leicester Lions - has led to the 19-year old earning a first start for England's Under-20s.
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.
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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.
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.