National League 1

The 2018/19 National One season concluded at the end of April and what a brilliant campaign it was. TRU have selected their team of the year from the third tier.

Rus Tuima has revealed his time spent at Plymouth Albion in National One has helped his development this season as the Number 8 prepares for the U20 World Championship with England.

Ampthill and District, Hull Ionians and Rams RFC were crowned champions of their respective leagues last month but attention has already turned to the start of the 2019/20 season after the National League fixtures were announced.

After one of the best promotion races in years, Ampthill and District came out on top to win the 2018-19 National One title and a place in the Championship.

Birmingham Moseley scored a late try to avoid relegation from National One as they beat rivals Caldy and their victory also ensured Cambridge’s survival in the division.

Joe Harvey is live on Talking Rugby Union's Facebook page for the 12th 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.

There will be no shortage of drama on the final day of the National One season as both the race for the title and the fight for survival takes centre stage on Saturday afternoon.

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.