Easter weekend set to be a treat as teams look to avoid cracking under promotion pressure
With a selection of the promotion candidates all facing difficult trips on the road, there might be a few surprises over the Easter period whilst at the other end of the scale, Leeds Tykes and Plymouth Albion do battle at the foot of the third tier. Photo Credit: (Bishop’s Stortford)
Updated: National Two North League Standings
After Huddersfield could not honour their National Two North fixture against Hull on 19th February, National League Rugby have ruled that the game is to be treated as a home walkover with Hull being awarded 5 league points.
TJs steal it from Tykes, Field dent Titans tilt, Clifton and Worthing play out pulsating draw
Defeats for Leeds Tykes, Blackheath and Plymouth keep them in a relegation scrap, title bids were dealt significant blows whilst there was nothing to separate two of National Two South’s promotion hopefuls. (Photo Credit: David Howlett)
A weekend packed full of subplots in National One and is it last chance saloon for Clifton and Worthing?
While this stage of the season might usually throw up some dead rubbers, it is anything but in National One with title ambitions also on the line across National Two North and National Two South. (Photo Credit: John Ashton)
Caldy’s Championship quest continues, Hull remain in box seat and Redruth dent Worthing hopes
Caldy’s narrow 18-17 victory over title rivals Rosslyn Park was not only a wonderful advert for National League Rugby, but a massive statement from the Wirral outfit as they continue their push for promotion. (Photo Credit: Shawn Pearce)
A sensational National League season enters a run-in full of intrigue and excitement
Strap yourselves in. The next month in levels three and four will be a cocktail of elation, drama and despair as the bell rings to signify the final lap of a brilliant campaign. Photo Credit: (Steve Flynn)
Brian Ashton: Why the promotion races are ‘terrific’ and the opportunities the National Leagues provide
Speaking to Talking Rugby Union, former England head coach Brian Ashton explains why the National Leagues continue to promote the characteristics of rugby + he salutes a fascinating conclusion to the 2021/22 season which is beginning to reach its climax. (Photo Credit: Gareth Lyons)
Blackheath dent Park’s promotion push, Hull overcome latest hurdle and Hinckley topple another title candidate
Blackheath boosted their own survival hopes with a cracking win over Rosslyn Park, Hull took a huge stride towards the National Two North title and Hinckley sting Worthing Raiders in the Midlands. (Photo Credit: Steve Flynn)
Hull and Sedgley Park the headline act as National Leagues return for run-in
Rosslyn Park’s meeting with Blackheath in National One will have a bearing on both ends of the third tier but all eyes will be on the summit of National Two North as the title race reaches a pivotal moment. (Photo Credit: Gareth Lyons)
Rugby Football Union Statement: Chinnor RFC
National One club Chinnor RFC has been deducted five points after being found guilty of a breach of RFU Agent Regulations 8.4.1 – use of an unregistered agent. (Photo Credit: Simon Cooper)