National League 1

A very interesting selection of National One results last weekend has left this division wide open with just five points separating first and 12th place so expect an entertaining afternoon this Saturday.

The new National League season is several weeks old and the RFU now wants to hear from the people involved at this level of the game.

We were treated to a brilliant round of National One action to begin October as the division produced some outstanding results across the board.

Followers of National One may not have predicated Caldy would be sitting at the top of the table after five rounds of action and the Wirral outfit will be aiming to stay there when they visit Plymouth Albion this weekend.

Craig Dods is currently the fly-half for Tennent’s National 1 side Kelso and while Scotland has always been home, Hungary now holds a special place in the 26-year-old’s heart.

Ben Jones kicked a late penalty as Caldy clinched a dramatic victory over Esher to see them move to the summit of National One.

As we conclude the first month of the season, for some, it maybe a surprise to see Cinderford and Chinnor leading the way in National One and the newly promoted teams clash this weekend at Dockham Road.

TRU's Ali Stokes went along to Wasps to chat to young prop Will Stuart about why his time in the National Leagues has helped shape him into the player he is today.

Newly promoted Cinderford have edged themselves to the summit of National One as they swept aside Loughborough Students in Round Four.

Chinnor take on Caldy in National One this weekend as the Wirral outfit aim to become the first side to defeat the early league leaders.

Chinnor scored four tries as they narrowly beat Cambridge to continue their superb start to life in National One.

Old Elthamians and Darlington Mowden Park go head to head at the summit of National One while second placed Chinnor look to continue their wonderful start in Round Three.

Darlington Mowden Park moved to the summit of National One after an excellent performance against Rotherham Titans in Round Two.

Blackheath host Old Elthamains at Well Hall on Saturday in one of the many derbies taking place across the National Leagues in Round Two.

Chinnor made a dream start to life in National One as they toppled Plymouth Albion on the opening weekend of the season.

We look ahead to the 2018/19 season in National One and assess all 16 teams bidding for positive campaigns.

Dan Mugford admits he ‘made a mistake’ when he decided to leave Plymouth Albion, but he does not regret changing his mind to remain at Brickfields.

Bishop's Stortford's Joss Linney discusses why he nearly gave up on the sport, his time with Worcester Warriors and the season ahead in National One.

Latest to answer our quickfire TRU Six Pack is Ampthill's new signing, tight-head prop Soane Tonga'uiha.

St Mary’s University and National One club Old Elthamians have announced a partnership which aims to deliver co-ordinated educational and rugby union opportunities to students and the club’s players.