RFU Council approves lowering of the tackle height from National One and below
The RFU Council agreed on Monday 16th January to lower the height of the tackle across the community game from 1 July 2023 meaning the changes will apply to National One and below.
Movember 2021: “Not wanting to talk is a common thing. Hopefully we can keep raising awareness”
As part of Movember 2021, we will be producing a series of articles explaining why our clubs are supporting the world’s leading men’s health charity. Photo Credit (Ro Burridge)
Rams maintain perfect start, Bournville come back to beat Harrogate and Barnstaple shake off heavy loss
Rams go two from two with a win over Tonbridge Juddians in National One, Bournville overcame a shaky start to beat Harrogate at Avery Fields in National Two North and Barnstaple shake off their heavy loss to Clifton with impressive win over Westcliff in National Two South. (Photo Credit: Lee Sulliva
Tynedale launch new initiative to offer brain health support to players
With player welfare a key area of focus in rugby union, Tynedale have announced a new extended partnership with Cognisant which will not only provide concussion support services to their club but also promote overall brain health to players from under-12s up to the First XV.
How Rotherham Titans are helping improve the health and fitness of kids in the community
Rotherham may not have played a fixture for 13 months, but the efforts of Jamie Cooke and the Titans Community Foundation has been inspiring. Photo Credit: Gareth Siddons
New Arrivals – Harrogate
David Doherty has told the story of how Harrogate experienced mixed emotions before their promotion back to National Two North was rubber-stamped. Photo Credit: Richard Bown
Stour to test Fylde’s unbeaten start
It is still early days in the National One season, but two of the current bottom three clubs clash in Round Six and both will be keen to spark their respective campaigns into life. (Photo Credit: Chris Farrow)
Chester v Tynedale postponed
The NCA fully supports the decision to postpone the fixture between Chester and Tynedale this weekend. This follows one confirmed case of MRSA at Tynedale with further players at the club being tested.
Matt Bebbington ahead of Wharfedale challenge
Ahead of Sedgley Park Tigers’ game away to Wharfedale at the Avenue, we spoke to head coach Matt Bebbington.
Paul Arnold signs Preston Grasshoppers contract extension
Paul Arnold has signed a further two-year contract extension at Preston Grasshoppers keeping him at the club until 2021. Photo Credit: Mike Craig.