Twelve of the sixteen teams participated in the preceding season's competition. He has EFL experience with Northampton Town but most recently played for Stratford Town and Banbury United. Preston Grasshoppers and Otley joined Scunthorpe in relegation from National Two North whilst Bournemouth, Old Redcliffians and Sutton & Epsom will also be plying their trade in the fifth tier next season. Despite the eternal optimism of the preview on Friday, there were in fact four NCA fixtures postponed over the weekend. This is the lowest level of the English rugby union league system which is nationwide. When the Rugby union leagues were introduced in 1987 the division was known as Courage League National Division Three. The Magpies were beaten by Harrogate Town in the promotion final at Wembley last season. Bromley have signed former Leyton Orient striker James Alabi, 25, who had a loan spell at Eastleigh last season. With Manu Tuilagi’s move to Sale Sharks from Leicester Tigers making all of the headlines, TRU spoke to a man who has represented both sides. The 23-year-old made 23 appearances last season after joining the club from Boreham Wood. have signed 25-year-old full-back Alexander McQueen following his departure from Dagenham & Redbridge. Another National League season is entering its final knockings and once again, it has been a term to savour. It also offers a better comparison between seasons as the division team numbers are roughly equal (for example when league rugby union first started in 1987–88 the Courage League National Division Three had only 12 teams playing 11 games each, compared to 16 teams in 1996–97 playing 30 games (home & away)). Dagenham & Redbridge have re-signed defender Will Wright. Forward Kai Brown and defender Bailey Clements have joined. The 25-year-old was previously with Maidenhead from 2014 to 2018. He played 30 games for FC Halifax last season. have confirmed that defender Stephane Zubar, 33, will be leaving the National League side following talks between the club and player. 31 July 2020. In terms of promotion to National Two, Blaydon and Harrogate will make a return to level four from North Premier whilst recently confirmed Midlands Premier champions Bournville will join them. TRU previews Round 25 across both National One and National Two. The National League season will not start before January 2021 at the earilest following the increased uncertainty caused by the Government’s additional restrictions. The Rugby Football Union have confirmed the 2020/21 National League season will not begin next month. Maidenhead United have signed winger Sam Barratt after two seasons with Southend United. The RFU have confirmed the final league tables for the 2019/20 National League season following the early conclusion to the campaign.