National League News

A ‘Shot Clock’?: The Introduction Of The New Major Rule In World Rugby

Rugby has introduced a new rule dubbed “shot clock” to get rid of time wasting. Introducing this rule at set pieces and kicks also aims to improve the overall pacing of games.

6 Best Rugby Players of All Time

Rugby is a very popular sport internationally. Not only do millions of people across the globe play the sport, but there are several professional leagues and two different versions of the sport that have rabid followings. No doubt, it is a sport that draws a lot of passion.

National League Rugby returns with differing hopes for 2023

With the second part of the campaign now underway, title challenges and battles for survival become much more significant with teams at either end of their respective divisions eager to achieve their goals. Photo Credit: (Jonathan Knight)Read More

Nick Easter Interview: “My role is to give them direction and motivation moving forward”

Despite being in the job for nearly three weeks, Chinnor’s new Director of Rugby will have to wait until the New Year for his opening game but the hard work has already begun for the ex-England international. (Photo Credit: David Howlett)Read More

Weather wreaks havoc but Christmas cheer for Sale FC and Bournville

The freezing temperatures put pay to 21 fixtures across National League Rugby but results for Sale FC and Bournville sees them enter the festive break in good spirits. Photo Credit: (Lee Sullivan)Read More

5 players that took the leap from the National League to Six Nations level

The National League has long been a breeding ground for rugby union talent.

Robbie Stapley Interview: We’ve got to appreciate where we are but we can’t rest on that

Stapley, who is the current captain of National One league leaders Rams RFC, looks back on a memorable derby day victory over Chinnor and stresses the importance of the table-toppers returning to winning ways following the Christmas break (Photo Credit: Paul Clark)