January drama expected as Hinckley and Sedgley Park put promotion credentials to the test
In some sports, many pundits and fans alike say the winter months can define the outcome of a season and in National Two North, January is the time of year which may well shape the battle for a top two spot in this division.
Hull Ionians and Old Albanian hoping to seize opportunity in relegation clash
Defeats for Hull Ionians and Old Albanian to begin the New Year leaves both sides still fighting for survival in National One and this weekend, the teams meet in Hertfordshire in what could prove to be a vital fixture.
In Focus: George Evans
George Evans is sure Cinderford can make a return to the third tier this season as the Foresters went to the summit of National Two South last weekend.
Wild Geese shock Chinnor as Cinderford go top
London Irish Wild Geese produced an excellent performance to end Chinnor’s sixteen-match unbeaten run in National Two South to knock Matt Williams’ side off the summit of the division.
Macc resist fightback and Wharfedale battle to win
Both Macclesfield and Wharfedale produced gutsy performances to clinch huge victories in National Two North as teams continue to fight for safety.
Caldy thrash Loughborough while Cov remain 100 per cent
With Darlington Mowden Park’s trip to Cambridge and Plymouth Albion against Bishop’s Stortford both postponed, there wasn’t a full round of fixtures to begin January, but that did not hinder the entertainment on show.
Chinnor and Cinderford ready for 2018 title battle
In the final couple of months of last year, the top two in National Two South managed to distance themselves from the chasing pack meaning Chinnor and Cinderford are now embroiled in a two horse race for automatic promotion to National One.
New Year’s resolutions a must for teams battling for survival
The first weekend of 2018 focuses on teams fighting to beat the drop in National Two North and with only 12 points separating the bottom six, a winning habit must be found for teams at the wrong end of the table.
Coventry aiming to pick up from where they left off
National One league leaders Coventry are firmly in control of the promotion race at the halfway point of the season and the Midlands club will be keen to continue their sensational form in 2018.
In Focus: Dom Lespierre
NCA chats to Old Elthamians’ Dom Lespierre about his route to College Meadow, his journey with the club and why there is a slight sense of disappointment at the halfway mark of the season