Nigel Melville: National Leagues perfect to develop players
Rugby Football Union (RFU) director of professional rugby Nigel Melville has stated that the National Leagues are the ‘perfect breeding’ ground for players to develop in the game.
Stourbridge and Tynedale have a super September
The top two in National Two North, Stourbridge and Tynedale, ended September exactly the same why they started the month as both sides secured victories.
National League: Round Five Previews
As the weekend draws closer we take a look at all three leagues and the sides looking to make it 5 from 5 at the start of this 17/18 season.
Darlington fight back, Stourbridge emphatic and Cinderford stay resilient
We look back at Round Four in the National Leagues as the top sides make it four from four to continue flying starts.
Top four facing tough trips as they bid to stay undefeated
League leaders Tynedale, along with Stourbridge, Hinckley and South Leicester are all in action away from home in Round Four as they look to maintain their winning starts to the season.
Foursome remain awesome in National Two North
Well, it was another thrilling Saturday in National Two North.
More of the same expected in National Two North this weekend
A weekend of derbies in National Two North last Saturday certainly lived up to expectations with high quality rugby on show across this division.
Tyne claim bragging rights to go top
Let’s be clear. After one full season which contained off the field problems and another campaign which showed snapshots of quality, Tynedale seem to be a side that is now on a mission.
Top of the table clash and derby day take centre stage
Sometimes the schedule for players and coaches can be unforgiving but as neutrals and followers of National Two North, we have an early season treat on our hands this weekend.
Usual suspects get off to winning start, but Hinckley steal the show
Last year’s top sides all produced comprehensive wins on the opening day of National Two North, but it was Hinckley that secured the result of the weekend.Read More