Survival bids boosted and relegation fears eased across the board
Taunton Titans, Preston Grasshoppers, Canterbury and Old Redcliffians were just a few of the teams to give their respective seasons a lift in Round 19. (Photo Credit: Mike Craig)
Battles towards the bottom headline Round 19
As we hit the final quarter of the season, teams who are looking over their shoulder – or who are in danger – will be keen to be on the winning side this weekend. (Photo Credit: Phillipa Hilton/Canterbury Rugby)
National League Rugby Update: Promotion and Relegation from National One
Following the RFU Council meeting on Monday – and the decision not to authorise potential promotion for Ealing Trailfinders from the Championship to the Gallagher Premiership – this is an opportunity to establish where National League Rugby stand.
Dorking and Clifton suffer setbacks while there is fresh hope for Blaydon
Worthing Raiders and Dings Crusaders deliver blows in National Two East and West while Bladyon haven’t given up the fight in the North.
National League Rugby relaunch live stream of Rams RFC v Chinnor
Following the rearrangement of matches that were postponed just before Christmas, National League Rugby is delighted to confirm we will be ‘relaunching’ our plans to live stream Rams RFC v Chinnor.
Why this Saturday cannot be classed as a ‘rest weekend’ in this compelling National League Rugby campaign
After a flurry of postponements towards the back end of last year, many fixtures were rescheduled for the opening weekend of February – and to say there is quite a bit on the line would be an understatement. (Photo Credit: Steve Karpa)
Funeral details for Mike Newsom
Following the sad news National League Rugby received of Mike Newson’s passing last month, his funeral will take place on Friday 24th February at 3.15pm at Kent and Sussex Crematorium, Benhall Mill Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN2 5JJ.
Rams dig deep to display title credentials while Taunton and Leeds Tykes close the gap
Sevenoaks were another big winner across National League Rugby in Round 18 with February set to be another exciting month in levels three and four. (Photo Credit: David Purday)
Update: RFU statement regarding the decision to lower the tackle height
The RFU Board, Council and executive staff apologise for the anger and concern that has been created among the rugby community by announcing the decision to lower the tackle height from next season.