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

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.

The community game has been in the spotlight due to the new tackle height law but can our attention just be on the 80 minutes on Saturday?

With the RFU set to speak to community clubs about the change in the tackle height law, former Saracens back-row Mike Rhodes chatted to TRU.

National Two player Luke Cozens says new tackle law changes are similar to ones he experienced in France.

Even though the bad weather put paid to 17 games, some brilliant fightbacks meant for an entertaining weekend.

The Rugby Football Union have confirmed that the RFU Council had voted to lower the height of the tackle in community rugby.

All four table-toppers across National League Rugby will have difficult assignments in Round 17, with Sale FC and Sedgley Park facing promotion rivals.

North Walsham's win has edged them closer to safety while Chinnor, Esher, Huddersfield and Barnstaple built on a solid start to 2023.

Lancashire Head Coach Mark Nelson offers his thoughts on what the RFU can do to improve the outlook of rugby below the elite tiers.

Caldy's fightback against Ealing was the latest chapter in the remarkable rise of the club and it also shone a light on the value of English rugby's second tier.

Clashes at the wrong end of National One and National Two West could shape the rest of the season.

A winning start to 2023 for teams battling towards the wrong end of their respective divisions was the perfect way to begin the New Year for a trio of clubs.

With the second part of the campaign now underway, title challenges and battles for survival become much more significant.

The former England international has recently taken up the position of Director of Rugby at National One club Chinnor.

The freezing temperatures put pay to 21 fixtures across National League Rugby but results for Sale FC and Bournville sees them enter the festive break in good spirits.

Stapley, who is the current captain of National One league leaders Rams RFC, looks back on a memorable derby day victory over Chinnor.

Two sides towards the bottom of their respective divisions collected excellent results while Rams RFC and Clifton suffered setbacks.

Rams RFC's pristine run of form came to an end in Round 12 while Huddersfield, North Walsham and Barnstaple all picked up excellent victories.

The London Irish skipper spoke to TRU ahead of his 100th appearance for the club and discussed his journey with the Exiles.