National League Rugby Statement: Mat Coultas
National League Rugby is shocked and saddened to learn of the news that RFU Match Official Mat Coultas passed away last week.
STATSports named as National League Rugby official GPS Partner
National League Rugby clubs up and down the country will have the opportunity to take their game to the next level as part of our new partnership with STATSports, the world’s leading company in GPS Player data.
National League Rugby Statement: Chester and Lymm – National Two West
National League Rugby chairman John Inverdale has issued a statement in relation to the decision to swap the respective leagues that Chester and Lymm will compete in in 2023-24.
League compositions confirmed for 2023/24 season
The RFU have released the league compositions for the 2023/24 National League Rugby season. (Photo Credit: Ian Clark)
Tackle Height Hub – Information
Last month, the RFU Council voted to adopt law changes to lower the tackle height in community rugby [which includes National One and National Two] to below the base of the sternum.
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 (including National One and Two) which will come into force from July 1st. (Photo Credit: Jonathan Knight)
RFU Council confirm three teams will be relegated from National One
The RFU Council have confirmed they have rejected the motion to have no relegation from the Championship this season meaning three teams will go down from National One. (Photo Credit: Paul Clark)
Update: RFU Tackle Height Consultation
The RFU would like to thank everyone who has participated in providing valuable feedback in their consultation on reducing the tackle height in the community game.
Tackle Height Consultation: Update
The RFU is launching a series of initiatives to listen to and learn from people across the game by consulting on the process around the implementation of a lower tackle height in the community game.
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.