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 aiming for a third consecutive title while the white rose look to lift the trophy for the first time since 2008. (Photo Credit: Claire Jeffrey)
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, shone in the National Leagues this term and is hoping a memorable season can continue with England Under-20s. (Photo Credit: Gareth Lyons)
Paul Gustard Exclusive: Coaching with Camborne, importance of defence, innovative methods and why National League Rugby is a wonderful asset for growth
Former England and current Stade Français defence coach recently offered his expertise to National Two West side Camborne as pre-season preparations begin to ramp up. (Photo Credit: Steve Mock)
Jimmy Halliwell Interview: ‘It has probably been my best season so far – I have probably learnt the most in National Two’
After playing an integral part in Dings Crusaders earning promotion in 2023/24, the England Under-20s prop is full of praise for his time in National Two West ahead of the World U20 Championship final. (Photo Credit: Thinus Martiz/World Rugby)
Luke Arscott Exclusive: It is surreal to find ourselves here – It is probably one of the biggest games in the club’s history
After a mixed start to the season, Arscott – along with Director of Rugby Stean Williams – have led Dings Crusaders to brink of National One and the National Two West table-toppers can clinch promotion in Round 25. (Photo Credit: Baz Johnson)
George Makepeace-Cubitt Exclusive: ‘You don’t expect it when you’re not linked with a Premiership team’
Rams RFC’s Makepeace-Cubitt is the only player in England’s Under-20s squad not connected to a Premiership club and following a challenging nine months, the National One star is now hoping to guide his country to Six Nations glory. (Photo Credit: RFU Collection via JMP)
A visit to Sale Sharks where National League Rugby has played – and continues to play – its part
The obvious links with Sale FC – as well as solid relationships with many of the leading clubs in the North-West – provide regular opportunities for Sharks’ younger players to develop and grow as individuals.
Jacob Oliver Interview: ‘Especially playing in the front-row, I need minutes – Tynedale have allowed me to do that’
The fingerprints of National League Rugby are prominent across England’s U20s Six Nations squad and on loan Newcastle hooker Jacob Oliver is one of many who are seeing levels three and four as a crucial part of their pathway. (Photo Credit: John and Barbara Austin)
Jake Armstrong Exclusive: I got to a point where I had lost the love for the game – but Wharfedale has helped me recapture that
Stepping down to National Two North and returning to the Yorkshire Dales is proving to be an ideal match for the former Bristol Bears prop. (Photo Credit: John and Ro Burridge)
Josh Matavesi Interview: ‘Signing for Camborne has led to this massive excitement factor in my belly’
Despite the option to stay in Japan or possibly come back to the Premiership, the former Fiji international has returned home and will be plying his trade in the National Leagues. Photo Credit: (Camborne Rugby Club)