The Matt Walsh Blog: My path into rugby
In the next installement of our National League player blogs, Tonbridge Juddians scrum-half Matt Walsh takes through his ‘less than conventional path’ into professional rugby and the National Leagues. Photo Credit: (Andy Watts Media)
Sam Hanks: I’d never heard of Ampthill in my life but this is a special club
“I used to get on the back of a driving maul if I could!” says Ampthill & District’s Sam Hanks, as he recalls his early experiences of the National Leagues. Photo Credit: Nick Meredith
Richmond DoR Steve Hill: ‘It has been a challenging summer, but we now look forward to National One’
When any club suffers relegation following an arduous campaign, it is always tough for those involved but for Richmond, the sense of disappointment and frustration after finishing bottom of the Championship still lingers with just over two weeks until the start of the 2019/20 season. (Photo Credit:
Former Cinderford man Norville blazing a new Trail at Ealing and Brunel University
Former Cinderford winger Reuben Norville is buzzing ahead of the 2019/20 season as he looks to continue his rugby and education journey simultaneously thanks to an exciting link-up.
‘You can help save lives’ – Why Matt Jess is aiming to turn the tide on mental health
Former Exeter Chief Matt Jess discusses this weekend’s South West Beach Rugby festival which aims to raise awareness for mental health + he talks about his transition out of professional rugby, representing Taunton and his new venture with Cornish Pirates.
National Leagues were some of the “most important moments” – Alexis
Jersey Reds’ Ziana Alexis feels the National Leagues have acted as a springboard for his career.
Josh McNally – “It was about having that hunger to keep getting better”
This week, London Irish’s Josh McNally spoke to ncarugby.com and discussed his difficult end to 2017, the unique route he took into rugby, the importance of the National Leagues and the Exiles’ Premiership ambitions.
Loughborough trio ready to make the grade with London Scottish
The Championship outfit have recruited three players from Loughborough for the 2018-19 campaign and ncarugby.com had a chat with the Exiles’ new signings.
Andy Davies at home in National Leagues
The former Newcastle Falcon scrum-half discusses his move back to Lymm, coaching and his experiences in the Premiership and Championship.