Category: Grassroots
NCL looking into new clubs hoping to join
THE National Conference League’s management group are not formally inviting applications for inclusion in 2026 – and there is a simple reason for that. As…
Southern Conference Grand Final headlines Chiswick triple-header
CHISWICK RUFC will host an attractive grassroots Rugby League triple-header, with free admission, at their Dukes Meadow base on Saturday. The action will close with…
Talking Grassroots: Can Siddal complete the job and be NCL champions?
I SUSPECT there were a few sore heads in Halifax, Leeds and Keighley on Monday morning. Three sides – Siddal, East Leeds and Keighley Albion…
NCL Premier Division round-up: Siddal crowned Minor Premiers as Lock Lane relegated
SIDDAL are the Minor Premiers. The Halifax outfit, who also topped the standings in 2024 – only to lose to Hunslet ARLFC in the Grand…
NCL Division One round-up: Oulton Raiders and Woolston Rovers relegated
OULTON RAIDERS and WOOLSTON ROVERS have been relegated. Woolston had been effectively condemned to the drop for some time and lost 36-18 at STANNINGLEY, who…
NCL Division Two round-up: East Leeds champions if abandoned result stands
CHAMPIONS – that’s EAST LEEDS, at least if NCL bosses allow the 40-6 win at relegation-haunted THORNHILL TROJANS to stand. A stormy clash was abandoned…
NCL Division Three round-up: Keighley Albion and Saddleworth Rangers go up
CONVOLUTED considerations over the destiny of the title were rendered academic by KEIGHLEY ALBION who, having gone into the final day two points clear of…
Talking Grassroots: NCL Division Three set for remarkable promotion finale
I’VE touched on this Saturday’s climax to the regular season in the National Conference League Third Division elsewhere. It’s a fascinating finale, with any of…
Student Leagues structure revealed for 2025-26
THE Student Rugby League in 2025-26 will comprise seven divisions, headed by a National League. The top tier will swing into action on Wednesday, October…
How the final NCL Division Three round will unfold
HAS there ever been a tighter climax to any campaign in the history of British Rugby League than what is in store on Saturday in…