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.
Cinderford snatch victory to maintain winning run
A last-gasp penalty from Cinderford’s James Moffat clinched a narrow victory for the early league leaders over Redingensians, which continued their perfect start to the campaign.
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.
Can Cinderford and Taunton be the real deal this year?
The top two sides in National Two South, Cinderford and Taunton, will be looking to continue their rampant starts in the division as they aim to sustain a possible challenge for a top two spot.
Cinderford and Taunton unstoppable
The more rounds that go by, the more Cinderford and Taunton continue to improve.
Unbeaten records put to the test in National Two South
At this early stage of the season in National Two South, it is always tough to say who will be challenging for promotion come April.
Barnstaple stun Redruth to snatch victory
It was a day where results seemed to be going the way of the ‘favourites’. We should realise by now that in this division, that isn’t always the case.
Intriguing weekend in prospect across National Two South
I don’t think there were many ‘shock’ results in National Two South from the opening weekend, but one certainly stood out. Read More
Former British and Irish Lion Ollie Smith replaces Jon Clarke as Bury head coach
Former England Saxons and Northampton Saints player Clarke, who was announced as Gavin Hogg’s successor in April, has left the club without taking charge of a game, due to personal reasons, with Smith brought in to replace him.
Old Elthamians create club history after play-off win over Sale FC
Old Elthamians have been promoted to National One for the first time in their history following a 19-14 victory in the National Two play-off against Sale FC. Chris Heal takes a look back at the events from Heywood Road.