National League 1

Great crowds and absorbing contests - Life in National League Rugby is never dull and Round Two was no different

Rosslyn Park overcome Richmond, Lewis Minikin shines for Hull Ionians, double delight for the Ford family and a crowd of over 2,500 watch Camborne defeat Redruth.
12 September 2023

Derby days in National League Rugby will only add to bumper weekend

While the world's best are set to do battle in France, there is still plenty of exciting action to get stuck into across National League Rugby.
8 September 2023

The Caldy story continues - 'It's huge for the fanbase to see the club that they love playing against Leicester'

TRU have followed Caldy's rise and now the club are preparing for an historic clash against the famous Leicester Tigers.
8 September 2023

Newly promoted trio set the tone for entertaining opening weekend across National League Rugby

Round One suggests there might be a step up in drama once again, encapsulated by victories for Sedgley Park, Blackheath and Leicester Lions. 
4 September 2023

National League Rugby 2023/24: Season Preview

It is not unrealistic to say levels three and four produced the most exciting rugby across the English game last year and it's nearly time to do it all again.
31 August 2023

England's discipline issues highlight 'need for consistency' across the game

Recent red cards shown to England have only encouraged more question marks to resurface regarding player safety and the new tackle height laws in the community game.
22 August 2023

Can the Premiership's failings be a positive for National League Rugby?

The demise of London Irish bookended one of the darkest Premiership campaigns to date but could the lower levels of the English game offer some light to players and supporters alike?
15 June 2023

National League Rugby fixtures announced for 2023-24 campaign

The fixtures for the 2023-24 National League Rugby season have been released by the Rugby Football Union and the new campaign will get underway on Saturday, September 2nd.
13 June 2023

National League Rugby stars shine as Kent defeat Lancashire in thrilling County Championship final

Some of the stars of National League Rugby played their part in an enthralling County Championship final.
29 May 2023

League compositions for levels three and four confirmed for 2023/24 season

The Rugby Football Union have released the league compositions for the 2023/24 National League Rugby season, with six new teams coming up from level five.
26 May 2023

Ryan Lamb Interview: 'I think the people who run the game and who are in the top jobs have a lot to answer for'

With news emerging that another one of his former clubs - London Irish - have been threatened with suspension from the Premiership, Lamb has called for more transparency and leadership from the people who are in the "top jobs".
18 May 2023

Cambridge boss Richie Williams: 'The Championship is something we will attack'

The long-term future of the Championship is seemingly up in the air but Cambridge's promotion is the 'feel good' story which should underpin the 'grassroots' game.
2 May 2023

Cambridge ready for one last cup final as day of destiny awaits

Richie Williams and Cambridge have displayed immense resolve to take this sensational National One title race to the wire and now the Blood and Sand can create history on Saturday.
28 April 2023

Cambridge one game away from history as National One title race goes the distance

With so much talk and debate surrounding the future of the Championship, in the short-term, the second tier could be welcoming a new club in the form of Cambridge.
25 April 2023

RFU Council approve tackle height reduction

The RFU Council have voted to adopt law changes in regards to lowering the tackle height in the community game which will come into force from July 1st.
22 April 2023

It all comes down to this…or does it? ‘Final day’ of National League Rugby season has plenty riding on it

This engrossing National One title race has gone the distance but will it be decided this weekend?
21 April 2023

National One set for one of the most exciting finales in recent memory

With a three-horse race for promotion to the Championship, one of the most exciting leagues in English rugby is gearing up for an absorbing finale.
13 April 2023

Finn Theobald-Thomas Exclusive: ‘You never know when it could be the end of it’

Ahead of their final match of the U20s Six Nations, England hooker Finn Theobald-Thomas spoke to TRU about his rollercoaster season which has seen him move from Worcester Warriors to Gloucester and his upcoming move to Leicester Tigers.
19 March 2023

Rams dig deep to display title credentials while Taunton and Leeds Tykes close the gap

Sevenoaks were another big winner with February set to be another exciting month in levels three and four.
31 January 2023

Harry Spencer Interview: Why the RFU's decision to focus on the tackle height changes in France is puzzling

As the debate surrounding the controversial tackle laws continues, TRU heard from Harry Spencer, who coaches SC Bernay on the lower rungs of the French rugby ladder, about the study in France which has influenced the RFU’s decision.
31 January 2023