Jack Metcalf on opportunities with Sale, his time in the National Leagues and overcoming adversity
For Jack Metcalf, his journey to playing for Sale Sharks in the Premiership started after a conversation between him and his dad, Chris, whilst plumbing (Photo credit: Gareth Lyons).
Leeds Tykes seal safety, Blackheath relegated and Esher lift National Two South title
Three successive victories has helped Leeds Tykes survive relegation from National One whilst Blackheath’s 18-year stay in the third tier came to an end. Elsewhere, it was promotion joy for Esher as a thrilling season is nearly complete. Photo Credit: (John Ashton)
Big day for Blackheath and Leeds Tykes + will it be Esher or Redruth who seal promotion?
Defeat for Blackheath will see ‘Club’ drop out of the third tier for the first time in 18 years whilst Esher know two points or more will guarantee them promotion to National One on the final day of the season. (Photo Credit: David Howlett)
Caldy are Championship material and Hull hit historic heights
Caldy and Hull both create history by gaining promotion whilst Esher and Redruth take National Two South title race to the last day. Photo Credit: (Hull RUFC)
The Big One: Can Caldy clinch promotion to the Championship?
Following today’s announcement that Ealing Trailfinders have withdrawn their appeal in regards to gaining promotion to the Gallagher Premiership, National League Rugby can confirm that only the winners of National One will go up to the Championship this season. Photo Credit:(Steve Flynn)
On the edge of glory: A weekend to savour in the National Leagues
Before the beginning of the season, not many followers of the National Leagues would have predicated Caldy and Sale FC to be battling it out for a place in the Championship whilst Hull’s rise is one of the stories of the campaign in National Two North. Photo Credit: (Steve Flynn)
Caldy & Sale FC grind out results to set up showdown, Hull on the brink and Redruth keep title dream alive
Caldy and Sale FC both had to work hard for their latest victories in National One, but a double triumph has set up a mammoth showdown between the division’s top two this coming Saturday. (Photo Credit: Gareth Lyons)
Easter weekend set to be a treat as teams look to avoid cracking under promotion pressure
With a selection of the promotion candidates all facing difficult trips on the road, there might be a few surprises over the Easter period whilst at the other end of the scale, Leeds Tykes and Plymouth Albion do battle at the foot of the third tier. Photo Credit: (Bishop’s Stortford)
TJs steal it from Tykes, Field dent Titans tilt, Clifton and Worthing play out pulsating draw
Defeats for Leeds Tykes, Blackheath and Plymouth keep them in a relegation scrap, title bids were dealt significant blows whilst there was nothing to separate two of National Two South’s promotion hopefuls. (Photo Credit: David Howlett)
A weekend packed full of subplots in National One and is it last chance saloon for Clifton and Worthing?
While this stage of the season might usually throw up some dead rubbers, it is anything but in National One with title ambitions also on the line across National Two North and National Two South. (Photo Credit: John Ashton)