Promotion prospects and delaying the drop all to be revealed in Round 21
Two teams could have their relegation confirmed in National League Rugby this weekend while a title showdown in National Two North may well be decisive come the end of April. (Photo Credit: Tim Browne)
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.
No lack of fighting spirit on display as National League Rugby races into March
A whole host of teams fighting to stay in their respective divisions collected points in Round 20 while title ambitions were strengthened and weakened in National Two North and West. (Photo Credit: Leo Wilkinson)
Promotion dreams on the line and a sense of opportunity encompass Round 20
The likes of Taunton Titans and Rochford Hundred could bolster their survival hopes while it feels like a significant weekend in National Two West at both ends of the table. Photo Credit: (Ian Clark)
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)
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.
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)
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.