Oyonnax have finally lost, Brive’s early momentum has disappeared and Grenoble are climbing rapidly. Meanwhile, Johnny Matthews and Montauban have another major scalp, and the pressure continues to mount at the bottom.
Wales kicking coach Alex Davies has admitted “it’s an absolute privilege” to be working with Welsh rugby greats such as Leigh Halfpenny, James Hook and Neil Jenkins ahead of the Nations Championship.
Five rounds into the 2026-27 Elior Champ, Rotherham Titans are flying in fourth while newly promoted Blackheath are still settling. Mark Ashcroft looks at both clubs’ contrasting starts, key results and what comes next.
The Gallagher Prem returns with five derby clashes across Round Four as clubs look to bounce back from European action and reignite their league campaigns, while a long-standing record could also be broken.
Cardiff Met snatch a dramatic draw against Brunel, Hartpury fight back to beat Surrey, and Exeter stage a surging comeback against Edinburgh in Women's BUCS Super Rugby.
TRU welcomes new partnership between National League Rugby (NLR) and Clubber TV.
Camborne delivered the weekend’s most emphatic result in National One, while Plymouth Albion maintained their perfect start with a 31-21 victory away to Sale FC.
Chris Heal and Mark Ashcroft review the National One season so far, including Plymouth Albion’s start and the teams catching the eye.
Just five weeks in, it might be a bit too early to be paying attention to league tables, but the opening standings are providing some exciting storylines as we enter Round Six.
TRU team looks at the National Two West season so far, highlighting the teams, form and emerging stories shaping another competitive Nat2W campaign.
Chris Heal looks at Barnes’ season and the wider National Two East picture, highlighting the teams, form and stories shaping Nat2E.
Over 1,100 tries were scored in a breathless September as the National League Rugby season got off to a flying start. Now, Round Five awaits.
As the curtain comes down on the first month of the season, 100 per cent starts go under the spotlight.
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