RFU reveal promotion and relegation from National Leagues
Last week, the RFU confirmed the final league tables for the 2019/20 National League season following the early conclusion to the campaign. Photo Credit: (Bournville Rugby Club)
Sam Hanks: I’d never heard of Ampthill in my life but this is a special club
“I used to get on the back of a driving maul if I could!” says Ampthill & District’s Sam Hanks, as he recalls his early experiences of the National Leagues. Photo Credit: Nick Meredith
RFU confirm final league positions for National Leagues
Following the early end of the rugby season in England as a result of COVID-19, The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is today announcing the final league positions for the Greene King IPA Championship, Tyrrells Premier 15s and men’s and women’s community game.
Harry Williams: Plymouth have struck the right balance – I’ve enjoyed every minute with them
Harry Williams says coaching with Plymouth Albion this season has taught him a lot. (Photo Credit: Exeter Rugby Club/JMP)
Austin Hay: National League Diaries
Throughout these difficult times, each and every one of us will be experiencing different things and for sportsmen and women, they are no different. (Photo Credit: Ian Carter)
Clubs in the Community: Cambridge RUFC
A week has passed since the RFU took the decision to end the 2019/20 season due to the impacts of Covid-19. (Photo Credit: Cambridge Rugby Club Community Team)
Rob Webber: Hanging up the boots and stepping into coaching
Last week, Championship outfit Jersey Reds announced Rob Webber as their new forwards coach for next season and we caught up with the Sale Sharks man to discuss his move into coaching. (Photo Credit: Creative Capture)
The fabric of Loughborough
Loughborough University’s season of celebration has hardly ended in the way that they imagined due to the coronavirus pandemic, but Joe Harvey has looked into what makes the institution so successful.
Moments of the Season: Cambridge
The National League season has unfortunately been cut short due to the coronavirus outbreak and quite rightly, rugby has paled into insignificance during this difficult time.
RFU ends season below Premiership
Today, in a letter to the rugby clubs in England, Bill Sweeney, RFU CEO, has confirmed the end of the 2019/20 season for all league, cup and county rugby in England with the exception of the Gallagher Premiership, which the RFU is in active discussions with.