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)
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)
Ben Redshaw Interview: “Ultimately, I just want to be playing rugby whether that’s for England, Falcons or Tynedale”
The versatile back spent time in National Two North with Tynedale during the 2023/24 season and Redshaw is one of 14 players in England’s Under-20s squad for their World Championship opener against Argentina on Saturday. (Photo Credit: RFU Collection via JMP UK)
Value of National League Rugby littered across latest England Under-20s squad
Eighteen of the 30-man squad travelling to Georgia in preparation for the World Rugby U20 Championship played in National One or National Two in 2023/24. (Photo Credit: Gareth Lyons)
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)
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)
Rams RFC’s Makepeace-Cubitt set to to earn first England U20s cap
England U20s have named Rams RFC’s George Makepeace-Cubitt in their squad for Friday’s U20s Six Nations clash with Wales at The Rec. (Photo Credit: Paul Clark)
Asher Opoku-Fordjour Interview: The dynamic prop who is impressing at the World U20s
After experiencing National League Rugby with both Stourbridge and Sedgley Park in 2022-23, England U20s star Asher Opoku-Fordjour is now preparing for a World Rugby U20s semi-final. Photo Credit: (RFU Collection via Getty Images)
Leeds Tykes’ Dan Lancaster on his inclusion with England U20s
After being announced as part of the England U20 EPS last week, Leeds Tykes fly-half Dan Lancaster spoke to Joe Harvey about his selection and playing for his boyhood club.
In Focus: Jack Nay
Tonbridge Juddians forward Jack Nay has highlighted a parallel between his National Two South club and Gallagher Premiership champions Saracens. Photo Credit: (Tonbridge Juddians)