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Rotherham vs Rosslyn Park headlines exciting weekend of National League Rugby action

Round Six promises plenty, with the blockbuster National One clash at Clifton Lane and Sheffield’s trip to Fylde in National Two North standing out.
10 October 2025

Standout fixtures set to heighten or dampen early-season aspirations in National League Rugby

Clashes like Rosslyn Park vs Plymouth Albion, Macclesfield vs Fylde, and Oxford Harlequins vs Guernsey Raiders already feel like big matches, even at this early stage of the campaign.
3 October 2025

National League Rugby Round Four: Final September fixtures bring opportunities to many

And just like that, September is almost over, but Round Four offers plenty of clubs the chance to head into October with a spring in their step.
26 September 2025

National League Rugby Preview: Title contenders tested, unbeaten starts to protect and first wins up for grabs

From Plymouth Albion’s test at Bishop’s Stortford to Havant v Esher and Camborne’s Midlands trip, here’s your Round Three preview.
19 September 2025

Joe Makin Interview: 'I don’t quite know how I’ve got to 400 games but I have!'

The Hull Ionians captain will play his 400th game for the club on Saturday and the ever-present, who has had a special career, is showing no signs of slowing down.
18 September 2025

Encouraging attendances expected as derby weekend lights up National Leagues

From the North-East down to Cornwall, derby fever grips National League Rugby this weekend, with some bumper crowds expected across the country.
11 September 2025

National League Rugby Returns: Friday Night lights kicks off opening weekend

After a summer of preparation, the 2025/26 National League Rugby season kicks off on Friday night, with Taunton hosting Exeter University.
2 September 2025

Josh Beaumont Exclusive: The 'relief' of retirement, reflections and his testimonial year

A 'true driver and role model for rugby in the north', Beaumont admits the decision to retire at the end of the season was effectively taken out of his hands, plus he confirms he will stay with Sale Sharks in a commercial role.
27 June 2025

England Under-20s ready to ‘create own stories’ as they gear up for world title defence

Only eight players remain from last year’s triumphant squad and while 2024’s success can act as motivation, Mark Mapletoft’s side are also out to create their own memories.
22 June 2025

Bill Beaumont Division 1 County Championship Final - Kent target three-peat while Yorkshire look to avenge 2024 heartache

In a rerun of last year’s final, Kent face Yorkshire at Twickenham.
20 June 2025

Alfie Longstaff Interview: “I have developed so much - Sometimes you just need to get stuck in”

The Sale Sharks youngster, who is following in the footsteps of the likes of Asher Opoku-Fordjour.
11 June 2025

Alex Keay Interview: 'We needs things like the Barbarians to help people understand what rugby is truly about'

Keay's successful career has led him to the Barbarians - and both coaches and players alike have embraced the experience.
9 May 2025

National League Rugby stars ready to add their names to Barbarians history

A whole host of players from National One and National Two will wear the iconic black and white jersey as the famous touring club celebrates historic milestones in Durham and Glasgow.
2 May 2025

Nail-biting relegation battles and a league title to be won - All you need ahead of the final day in the National Leagues

Either Leicester Lions or Esher will avoid the drop, Clifton in pole position and strap yourselves in for several twists and turns.
25 April 2025

Relegation battles in sharp focus, Tonbridge Juddians close in on National Two East glory and one final dance for Riley

On the penultimate weekend of the season, the fight to avoid the drop in National One and National Two North comes under the microscope.
11 April 2025

April is here - It's time for titles to be decided and relegation scraps to be resolved

The final month of another superb National League Rugby season is upon us, with plenty to be decided over the coming weeks.
4 April 2025

A time for calmness and composure as pressure cooker of National League Rugby season goes up a notch

The tension of title races and relegation battles will be on full display across National One and National Two in Round 23.
22 March 2025

Super Saturday? Look no further than a National League Rugby season which is reaching a crescendo

It might be 'Super Saturday' in the Six Nations this weekend, but the same label can be applied to Round 22 in National League Rugby.
14 March 2025

A season-defining weekend? Title battles and survival ambitions littered across Round 21 in National League Rugby

With just six games to go, Round 21 feels hugely significant for those fighting at either end of their respective tables.
7 March 2025

The run-in is here and Round 20 is full of fixtures which highlight the importance of March

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.
28 February 2025