With just under two months left in the season, Sale FC are moving closer towards the National Two North title and this weekend, they face a huge examination when they host second place Stourbridge.Read More
The top two in National Two North meet at Heywood Road this weekend and ncarugby.com caught up with both camps ahead of this fixture.
The first round of rearranged fixtures is taking place this weekend and National One and National Two North are taking centre stage.Read More
Dom Parsons believes Sheffield can avoid relegation this season if they are able to become more consistent in National Two North.
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The front runners in National Two North both secured victories in Round 19 ahead of their top of the table clash this coming weekend, but there was also a major story at the wrong end of the table.
Nigel Mukarati insists Stourbridge are not thinking about promotion this season, despite the club sitting on the cusp of a top two spot in National Two North.
Last week, Wharfedale’s Michael Harrison received a special Rugby Union Writers’ award for his outstanding contribution to the game.
Harrison, who has been affiliated with the Yorkshire side for 56 years, has always been a one club man since he first played for Dale at the age of 16.
He was presented with the award at the Marriot Hotel in London’s Grosvenor Square by Schalk Brits (Saracens), Tony Rowe (Exeter Chiefs) and Rob Howley (Wales RU) in front of some of the biggest stars in world rugby.
Harrison also captained Wharfedale for eight seasons and during a 22-year playing career, he racked up an astonishing 665 appearances for the 1st XV.
He was Head Coach between 1983 and 2006 where he guided Dale to four league promotions and whilst also doing his duties as fixtures secretary for nearly 40 years, Harrison has been heavily involved with the NCA.
Harrison was the NCA ex-committee Chairman of the North and worked closely with NCA Chairman Norman Robertson.
“During my nine years working with Michael, he was very constructive with his comments which showed his great insight into the game,” said Robertson.
“We worked really well together and his knowledge and contribution to the lower levels of rugby cannot be underestimated. It is great he is still involved in the NCA as one of the four region representatives because the National Leagues is something he is so passionate about.”
Jack Heald believes Leicester Lions’ development is heading in the right direction.
Sedgley Park’s Ollie Glasse is starting to find his feet in National Two North after moving to the Manchester-based club in the summer.