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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Five-try win for classy league leaders

24 September 2017 0 comments

By NIGEL WILCE Cinderford …29 LI Wild Geese 21 CINDERFORD kept up their perfect start to the season, but they were pushed hard by a […]

Late raid by Chinnor puts slick Rams into reverse

24 September 2017 0 comments

By KEN VAUGHAN Chinnor…36pts Redingensians.14pts He’s in: John Bentley scores for Chinnor REDINGENSIANS were unable to fight off a second-half blitz from Chinnor, going down […]

Ward inspires Juddians’ strong fightback

24 September 2017 0 comments

By GARETH WITHERS T’bridge Jud 20 Henley …14 ULTIMATELY it was the home side who came out on top in a thoroughly entertaining and competitive […]

Tout the catalyst as TJs stretch to victory

17 September 2017 0 comments

By ROGER OPIE Clifton 14 Tonbridge 24 THIS first meeting between the clubs produced some lively exchanges, with freeflowing rugby across the full width of […]

Late try double is fatal blow to Reds

17 September 2017 0 comments

By SIMON LORD Bury St Ed 28 Old Redcliff’ 20 THREE second-half tries by Bury broke the hearts of battling Redcliffians. The Bristol side made […]

Super Sayers has Street in a mess

17 September 2017 0 comments

By ROGER STEVENSON Canterbury 41 Broadstreet 7 HARRY Sayers scored a hat-trick as Canterbury turned on the style for a second win of the season. […]

Ruthless Foresters show no mercy to Hawks

17 September 2017 1 comment

By NICK PITSON Henley 17 Cinderford 90 CINDERFORD kept their unbeaten start to the season with a 14-try annihilation of the Hawks. Even the Cinderford […]

Titans just too good come rain or shine

17 September 2017 0 comments

By KEITH BROOKING On the run: Jack Bond of Barnstaple makes a break Held: Alex Spurdle tries to get away for Taunton PICTURES: Alex Davidson […]

Casson treble as Chinnor take command

17 September 2017 1 comment

By WILL THOMPSON London IWG 24 Chinnor…… 43 WILD GEESE were seeking their first win of the season as they opened their home campaign. Unfortunately […]

Redruth pushed hard by new boys

17 September 2017 0 comments

By BILL HOOPER Redruth 24 Wimbledon 15 REDRUTH were made to work hard by new boys Wimbledon before ensuring a late win. The Londoners were […]

Worthing’s effort earns no reward

17 September 2017 0 comments

By THOMAS GOLDING Worthing 30 Reding’sians 40 AN EXCELLENT secondhalf spell for Redingensians was enough to see them past a spirited Worthing side. Mathew McLean […]

Slick Raiders give the Dons a lesson

10 September 2017 0 comments

By CALUM FRASER Wimbledon …15 Worthing …31 WORTHING earned a bonus point with this convincing win over league new boys Wimbledon. It was a lively […]

20 QUESTIONS

10 September 2017 0 comments

ALEX O’MEARA CORNISH PIRATES WING How was your opening game at Ealing Trailfinders? We played pretty well and we thought we did enough to win […]

Murphy inspires Barum’s stirring fightback

10 September 2017 0 comments

By ANDREW JONES Barnstaple…29 Redruth …24 BARNSTAPLE made it back-to-back bonus-point wins at the start of the season in a thriller against Redruth. A late […]

Bury’s flying start enough for glory

10 September 2017 0 comments

By SIMON SKENE Broadstreet …16 Bury St Ed …20 BURY St Edmunds’ terrific first-half display was sufficient to see them past a resolute Broadstreet. After […]

Hodgkinson can’t turn tide for Geese

10 September 2017 0 comments

By GARY REYNOLDS Reding’sians …44 LI Wild Geese …16 REDINGENSIANS Rams’ set-piece dominance ultimately proved too much for a lively London Irish attack. The scene […]

Cinders on cloud nine with majestic rival rout

10 September 2017 1 comment

By NIGEL WILCE CINDERFORD ran in nine tries as they overwhelmed Clifton in a one-sided derby. They got off to a perfect start when they […]

Defence is crucial for Chinnoron derby day

10 September 2017 0 comments

By RICHARD JARVIS Chinnor …39pts Henley …20pts Safely home: Will Bordill touches down for his try PICTURES: Aaron Bayliss CHINNOR emerged with the honours from […]

Five-star Titans show no mercy on Reds

10 September 2017 2 comments

By KEVIN COSTER Old R’clifians …10 Taunton …48 THIS was Old Reds’ first home game at this level and at half-time they were in the […]

Canterbury shake off their hangover

10 September 2017 0 comments

By GARETH WILLIAMS Tonbridge …24 Canterbury …36 CANTERBURY built on an early lead to take the honours and even denied TJs a losing bonus point. […]

Dramatic late try rescues draw for Chinnor

3 September 2017 0 comments

By ROGER OPIE Clifton 24 Chinnor 24 ORISI Nawaqaliva’s lastgasp try rescued a draw for Chinnor after a roaring second-half fightback by hosts Clifton. It […]

Tonbridge run riot in opening clash

3 September 2017 0 comments

By CLAIRE FISHER B St Edmunds 17 Tonbridge 50 A NEW-LOOK Bury St Edmunds side started their campaign against Tonbridge, who, fresh from promotion, were […]

Henley roar back to conquer Reds

3 September 2017 1 comment

By NICK PITSON Henley 28 R’gensians 24 HENLEY got their season off to a winning start by coming from behind to take local bragging rights […]

Double try joy for Hone as Cind bag win

3 September 2017 1 comment

By NIGEL WILCE Canterbury 17 Cinderford 39 A STRONG second half performance from Cinderford saw them eventually run out comfortable winners at Canterbury. The first […]

Delight for Nonu after Impressive Reds win

3 September 2017 0 comments

By BILL HOOPER Redruth 58pts Old R’cliffians 10pts Ecstatic: Redruth centre Neilson Webber goes over for the Reds PICTURES: Geoffry Hichens REDRUTH ran in nine […]

Titans spring into life to notch first win

3 September 2017 1 comment

By KEITH BROOKING Taunton 41 Broadstreet 21 TAUNTON produced a rousing second-half display to come from behind and finish with aplomb against Broadstreet. The hosts […]

Barnstaple too strong for Dons

3 September 2017 0 comments

By IMRAN MASHRALI Wimbledon 13 Barnstable 33 WIMBLEDON started life in the National Two South with harsh realities as they fell to a home defeat […]

Geese stuffed by late Worthing try

3 September 2017 2 comments

By TOM SELLERS Worthing 27 LI Wild Geese 22 WORTHING’S late flourish ensured they got the better of a spirited London Irish Wild Geese side […]

Fraser’s magical display is key for Taunton

30 April 2017 0 comments

By KEITH BROOKING Taunton T 33 R’dingensians 32 THIS was a game that had a very end of the season feel to it with both […]

Stortford start fast and then hold on

30 April 2017 0 comments

By JOHN ALLANSON Bishop’s St 28 Barnes 21 CHAMPIONS Stortford started as they left off last week and within three minutes had scored a try […]

Tom leaves Best until the very last

30 April 2017 0 comments

By NIGEL WILCE Canterbury 33 Cinderford 30 TOMBest’s third successful penalty for Canterbury five minutes before time proved to be the difference between these two […]

Clifton’s changes prove costly in defeat

30 April 2017 0 comments

By ROGER OPIE Clifton 30 Bury St Ed 33 WITH nothing to lose both teams committed themselves to playing expansive rugby. Clifton’s starting line up […]

Levett’s delight as hot Raiders ensure safety

30 April 2017 1 comment

By OSCAR PAUL Worthing 50pts Exmouth 5pts Sprinting clear: Kariym Irving goes for the line to score while Scott Barlow breaks through, left PICTURES: Warwick […]

Henley nearly throw their early lead away

30 April 2017 0 comments

By NICK PITSON Henley 32 Redruth 26 LEADING 27-7 just after half-time, it looked like Henley Hawks would win at a canter. However, a combination […]

Geese avoid drop despite the defeat

30 April 2017 0 comments

By JORDAN DAVIES London IWG 22 Chinnor 33 LONDON Irish Wild Geese avoided relegation from National League 2 South despite losing. Barnes’ loss to the […]

Lespierre delivers five-star showing

30 April 2017 0 comments

By JON EDWARDS Old Elthamians 68 Barnstaple 21 TRY machine Dom Lespierre scored five as rampant Elthamians booked their place in next weekend’s divisional play-off […]

Carlisle at the double to boost Barnes

23 April 2017 0 comments

By WILL REILLY Barnes …………47 Clifton ……………19 BARNES boosted their survival chances with an impressive victory against Clifton – moving them one point behind London […]

Canterbury hold on for narrow win

23 April 2017 0 comments

By SIMON LORD Bury St E ……….13 Canterbury ….14 BURY St Edmunds were unable to grant outgoing coach Gavin Hogg a final home win as […]

Home comforts remain for Chinnor

23 April 2017 0 comments

By RICHARD JARVIS Chinnor…………38 Taunton T ……29 CHINNOR maintain their season-long unbeaten record at home and kept their National One play-off place hopes alive. Chinnor’s […]

OEs on a roll and cut loose to stay in hunt

23 April 2017 0 comments

By NIGEL WILCE Cinderford ……12 O Elthamians…55 CINDERFORD were unable to halt the Old Elthamians juggernaut as they scored seven tries to maintain their challenge […]

Four years of effort pays off in promotion

23 April 2017 0 comments

By MORGAN HILL Exmouth………………7pts Bishop’s Stort’ …60pts GOING UP!: Bishop’s Stortford celebrate winning promotion to National League One for next season. PICTURE: Jason Fahy ANDY […]

Raiders no match for the rampant Rams

23 April 2017 0 comments

By MATT McCRORY Redingens’ …43 Worthing ……27 REDINGENSIANS Rams’ final home fixture of the season saw them fight off Worthing Raiders to cement their place […]

Geese come back and are still alive

23 April 2017 2 comments

By BILL HOOPER Redruth …21 LI Wild Geese…22 BEN Kitchen’s conversion of George Drye’s try in time added on proved to be the match-winning kick […]

Hawks off to flyer to cruise to victory

23 April 2017 0 comments

By NICK PITSON Henley…52 Barnstaple…27 HENLEYHawks comfortably saw off struggling Barnstaple – scoring eight tries in the process at Dry Leas. The Hawks were quick […]

Goss the boss as Chinnor dominate

9 April 2017 1 comment

By MATTHEW ALMOND Worthing R 14 Chinnor 73 CHINNOR racked up 11 tries at Worthing Raiders to put the Bishop’s Stortford party on hold and […]

Barum boosted by vital home victory

9 April 2017 1 comment

By ANDREW JONES Barnstaple…21 Cinderford …13 BARNSTAPLE signed off their home campaign with victory over top-six side Cinderford as a poor game was lit up […]

Clifton rub salt into Exmouth wounds

9 April 2017 0 comments

By ROGER OPIE Clifton 36 Exmouth 20 CLIFTON threw caution to the wind from the kickoff and ran the ball from all parts of the […]

Tom on target as Stortford close in

9 April 2017 1 comment

By JOHN ALLANSON Bishop’s S …36 R’gensians R…33 TOM Banks late penalty ensured Bishop’s Stortford took a big step towards the league title against a […]