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.
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.
After a tough month for new head coach Warren Spragg, Fylde ended September by securing their first win of the season against Rosslyn Park.
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.
We look back at Round Four in the National Leagues as the top sides make it four from four to continue flying starts.
Coventry and Blackheath will do battle this weekend in National One as they aim to maintain their 100 per cent starts to the season.
Round Three in National One hit all the elements needed for an action packed rugby weekend as three sides maintained their perfect starts.
National One is very much back and the drama and excitement still remains.
It is one of the most obvious clichés in sport, but a win is a win.
It is always a great feeling to kick off a new season with a victory. That is the priority for every side regardless of what division you are in.
Rosslyn Park and Coventry were ruthless on the opening weekend as Bishop’s Stortford began their life in National One with a win.Read More