National League 2E

This is where you will find all of The Rugby Paper’s National League 2E news, interviews, reports, opinion and other content.

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Sam the man as Morley put Esher on right track

12 September 2021 0 comments

By JOHN WHITE All over: Esher celebrated their final try PICTURES: John White Media Dings C…………… 19pts Esher……………… 45pts ESHER swept to a convincing win […]

Clinical Cornishmen show Barnes they’re chancers

12 September 2021 0 comments

By MICHAEL WHITFIELD Barnes…………………. 10 Redruth………………..24 BARNES were unable to back up last week’s good away win at Hinckley as they went down to Redruth. […]

Lions tamed as Clifton hit the max

12 September 2021 0 comments

By MIKE BARBER Leicester Lions…..24 Clifton………………….. 31 LEICESTER LIONS salvaged a bonus point as Clifton took all five from a physical and brutal encounter, The […]

There’s just no doubting Thomas

12 September 2021 2 comments

By GRAHAM PRATT Rochford………………24 Guernsey……………..42 GUERNSEY took full advantage of perfect conditions to run in six tries against the home side’s four to take the […]

Hosts hit by a Barnes storm

5 September 2021 1 comment

By CHRIS CAMPBELL Hinckley………………24 Barnes………………….43 HINCKLEY made a disappointing return to National 2 South as visiting Barnes took the five points in an exciting start […]

Pacy Nel in top form as Clifton beat derby rivals

5 September 2021 0 comments

By ROGER OPIE Clifton……………. 71 Barnstaple……… 0 TRADITIONAL West Country derbies come no better than promoted Barnstaple reviving rivalries with Clifton in the league and […]

Gutsy Old Boys open campaign with style

5 September 2021 0 comments

By NICK PITSON Henley……………. 19pts Old Albanian…..25pts OLD Albanian deservedly took the spoils against an uncharacteristically off-colour Henley at Dry Leas. The Old Boys were […]

Debutant Trewin shining star for Redruth

5 September 2021 0 comments

By BILL HOOPER Redruth………………..27 Leicester Lions……. 5 REDRUTH got their season off to a perfect start with a bonus point win against Leicester Lions. The […]

Jack’s try double inspires Worthing

5 September 2021 0 comments

By SHAUN WREN Worthing ……………..33 Guernsey …………….22 TWO tries from centre Jack Forrest helped Worthing open the season with a hard-fought win over Guernsey. Playing […]

Dings hold on in ding-dong tussle

5 September 2021 2 comments

By RICHARD COMPTON Westcliff……………..25 Dings Crusaders ..29 WESTCLIFF were left to rue chances that went astray as they were edged out by visiting Dings Crusaders […]

Bury hold off spirited Canterbury fightback

5 September 2021 1 comment

By JAMES SMITH Bury St Eds…….30 Canterbury…….22 BURY St Edmunds enjoyed a winning return to National League competition as they held off visitors Canterbury. The […]

Battling Esher oust new boys

5 September 2021 0 comments

By STEPH FRANKLIN Esher…………………….38 Rochford H………….. 14 ESHER began their season with a solid victory over newly-promoted Rochford Hundred in a fast-paced encounter. The home […]

National League shake-up may be on its way

22 August 2021 2 comments

Jon Newcombe provides the latest on the discussions within the new RFU think-tank

National Leagues get online show to shine spotlight on 48 member clubs

4 July 2021 1 comment

NATIONAL League rugby is set for its own weekly highlights show, with part of the proceeds generated going back to its 48 member clubs. The […]

Letters to editor: Rich clubs bypass Nat League salary cap thresholds

28 February 2021 0 comments

I COULDN’T agree more with Chris Taylor’s concerns (TRP Feb 21) at the distorting effect on community rugby of the lack of constraints on clubs […]

RFU Council votes in significant format changes to National Leagues and below

18 December 2020 0 comments

League structures to undergo radical change to help the community game survive and prosper

Tries galore as Raiders power to home win

8 March 2020 1 comment

By PAUL MARTIN Worthing ……..43 Barnes…………..30 WORTHING Raiders came out on top in an entertaining try-fest against Barnes. The tone was set within the opening […]

Hawks swoop to down Esher

8 March 2020 0 comments

By ALASTAIR BEYNON Henley Hawks……46 Esher ………………….20 HENLEY Hawks produced one of their best displays of the season to run out resounding winners against Esher […]

Brave Ben is the Lions hero

8 March 2020 0 comments

By GEOFF SIBLEY Old Redcliffians ..10 Leicester Lions ….13 BEN Young’s last-gasp drop goal saw Leicester Lions complete a dramatic comeback victory at Old Redcliffians. […]

Big victory for Redruth as fine form continues

8 March 2020 1 comment

By JOHN CROYSDILL Sutton & Epsom ..22 Redruth …………..41 IN-FORM Redruth extended their unbeaten run by beating struggling Sutton & Epson who contributed magnificently in […]

Tonbridge withstand fightback to stay top

8 March 2020 0 comments

By GARETH WITHERS Tonbridge……….36pts Clifton …………….32pts Going over: Mike O’Sullivan powers in to score for Tonbridge Juddians and Bentley Halpin scores his second Clifton try […]

Another defeat for OAs extends streak

8 March 2020 1 comment

By BRIAN QUINN Old Albanian….10 Westcliff……..16 OLD Albanian collected their 21st bonus point of the season but were unable to get the win as they […]

Mason at double in Titans triumph

8 March 2020 0 comments

By MIKE AMOS Taunton Titans….29 Dings Crusaders..22 NICK Mason struck twice as Taunton Titans overcame a dogged Dings Crusaders side at the Towergate Stadium. Taunton […]

Hosts stunned by Bury’s great start

8 March 2020 0 comments

By ADAM HUNTER Bournemouth……..21 Bury St Edmunds ..34 BURY St Edmunds had wrapped up the bonus point before half-time on their way to seeing off […]

Westcliff celebrate spirited display and bonus point

1 March 2020 1 comment

■By NICK CROWE Westcliff ………12 Tonbridge J …19 WESTCLIFF’S grit and determination won them a potentially crucial bonus point, while at the same time denting […]

Taunton in full flow after early dismissal

1 March 2020 1 comment

■By TOM HOLMES Barnes ……………10 Taunton T ………45 AN excellent second half performance allowed Taunton to take apart 14- man Barnes in a fixture moved […]

Crusaders in cruise control in final quarter

1 March 2020 0 comments

■By JOHN WHITE Dings …………….51 Bournemouth…14 A SUPERB second-half performance paved the way for Dings’ bonus-point victory over Bournemouth at Shaftesbury Park. Crusaders ran in […]

Bury click with own route 66

1 March 2020 0 comments

■By SIMON LORD Bury St Edmunds…66 Old Redcliffians …22 THESE two sides finally met at the third time of asking, but by the hour Reds […]

Clifton’s brave 13 grind it out

1 March 2020 0 comments

■By ROGER OPIE Clifton …………………20 Henley Hawks ……10 CLIFTONduly completed the double over the league leaders with a convincing display. Storm force winds and torrential […]

Albanian pride as dogged show so nearly halts Reds

1 March 2020 0 comments

■By BILL HOOPER Redruth ……………21pts Old Albanian ….12pts On the run: Jack Oulton of Redruth makes a break Fraser Honey kicks a conversion for Redruth […]

Harbison heroics has hot hosts feeling rosy

9 February 2020 0 comments

By ALLY MCDOWALL Barnes…………… 29 Old Redcliff’s…10 BARNES ran out 29-10 victors to heap further misery on struggling Old Redcliffians and extend the visitors’ losing […]

Titans conquer to hit top spot

9 February 2020 2 comments

By ROGER OPIE Clifton …………………10 Taunton………………36 TAUNTON usurped Tonbridge Juddians’ position at the top of the table after beating Clifton in an entertaining game at […]

A job well Dun for Crusaders

9 February 2020 0 comments

By JOHN WHITE Dings ………………….39 Sutton & Epsom …21 DINGS came through a tough encounter with Sutton & Epsom but it was far from plain […]

Barnesstorming Curtis the late saviour

9 February 2020 0 comments

By NICK CROWE Westcliff ……… 29 Worthing ………34 CURTIS Barnes was the hero as a spectacular late rally from Worthing broke Westcliff ‘s hearts in […]

Reds with make it 10 the win to on the spin

9 February 2020 0 comments

By BILL HOOPER REDRUTH director of rugby Nigel Hambly was delighted with his side’s win over Tonbridge Juddians but believes his players could have done […]

Rowlands runs riot to hit seasiders for six

9 February 2020 0 comments

y MATT BALDWIN Esher ……………40 Bournem’th……7 A RUTHLESS second half display from Esher piled the pressure on a struggling Bournemouth side at Molesey Road. The […]

Grey hat-trick has wolfpack howling

9 February 2020 0 comments

By SIMON LORD Bury St Ed’s ……….29 Leicester Lions….28 ALEX Grey scored a hattrick as Bury St Edmunds edged past Leicester Lions in a thrilling […]

Three-try Hawks fly high yet again

9 February 2020 0 comments

By BRANDON HOWLETT Old Albanian……….16 Henley …………………20 A TESTING few weeks for Old Albanian began with a close fought, creditable loss to high-flying Henley Hawks […]

It’s bliss for the faithful as Juddians take charge

2 February 2020 1 comment

By NICK PITSON Henley …………….17pts Tonbridge ……….18pts Threat: Tonbridge’s Ryan Jackson tries to break through Henley’s Dave Hyde is stopped is his tracks PICTURE: Steve […]

Westcliff have no answer to Taunton rush

2 February 2020 0 comments

By MIKE AMOS Taunton ……….43 Westcliff……….10 Taunton started at a fast pace and never looked back to record a convincing victory over Westcliff. The hosts […]

Sutton double as Caolan leads way

2 February 2020 0 comments

By JOHN CROYSDILL Sutton & Epsom…23 Barnes ………………17 THE last time Sutton recorded a league victory was at Barnes and they made it a welcome […]

Last-gasp block frustrates Esher

2 February 2020 0 comments

By JACQUI TURNER Old Redcliffians 25 Esher ………………25 THERE was nothing to separate Old Redcliffians and Esher as the hosts dramatically blocked a conversion attempt […]

Cool finish by Young earns Lions their win

2 February 2020 2 comments

By MIKE HOWKINS Leicester L ……17 Dings Crus ……15 LIONS just about deserved victory after a nail-biting finish. Dings had the better of the first […]

Reds not there just for the ride

2 February 2020 1 comment

By SIMON LORD Bury St Edmunds 17 Redruth ………………33 REDS maintained their excellent run of form with a hard-fought win. The Cornishmen made light of […]

Thompson spot on to lift OAs

2 February 2020 0 comments

By WILL JENNINGS Worthing…………….29 Old Albanian ……30 MORGAN THOMPSON was the hero as his late kick secured a thrilling victory for Old Albanian. They had […]

Clifton turn up heat to leave them in control

2 February 2020 0 comments

By ADAM HUNTER Bournemouth 17 Clifton…………43 BOURNEMOUTH went into the game optimistic after a run of near-misses, but the Bristol side were too strong for […]

Derby glory for Clifton as visiting Reds falter

26 January 2020 0 comments

By WYN TINGLEY CLIFTON rose to the occasion as they emphatically claimed bragging rights with a six-try triumph over Old Redcliffians at Station Road. In […]

Bournemouth rise from dead

26 January 2020 0 comments

By NICK CROWE WESTCLIFF saved some face against Bournemouth despite throwing away a 15-point lead as nothing could ultimately separate the sides at the Gables. […]

St Eds consign Dings to defeat

26 January 2020 1 comment

By JOHN WHITE DINGS fell to their third straight defeat, outscored five tries to four against Bury St Edmunds at Shaftesbury Park. The visitors were […]