Leicester Lions captain Ethan Godefroy admits this season has been one of the toughest of his career, but believes the club can take pride in how they have competed at National One level.

Relegation back to National Two has been confirmed, yet Godefroy insists the campaign should be viewed in the context of the club’s rapid rise and the challenges of stepping up to the third tier.
He told The Rugby Paper: “It’s been a tough year. The last couple of years have been as well, getting promoted to National One and trying to find our feet.
“We’re up against some massive clubs in this league, so i...