The sense of opportunity surrounding Round 16 sets up exciting weekend
Big clashes at the wrong end of National One and National Two West – as well as a top-of-the-table humdinger in National Two North – could shape the rest of the season for several clubs. Photo Credit: (Steve Karpa)
Weather wreaks havoc but Christmas cheer for Sale FC and Bournville
The freezing temperatures put pay to 21 fixtures across National League Rugby but results for Sale FC and Bournville sees them enter the festive break in good spirits. Photo Credit: (Lee Sullivan)
Robbie Stapley Interview: We’ve got to appreciate where we are but we can’t rest on that
Stapley, who is the current captain of National One league leaders Rams RFC, looks back on a memorable derby day victory over Chinnor and stresses the importance of the table-toppers returning to winning ways following the Christmas break (Photo Credit: Paul Clark)
Title challengers collide and battles for survival continue but who will prevail in Round 13?
Teams towards the top of National One and National Two East go head-to-head while in National Two North and National Two West, all eyes are on the wrong end of the respective divisions. Photo Credit: (Chris Farrow)
Sale stop Rams and boosts for trio fighting towards the bottom
Rams RFC’s pristine run of form came to an end in Round 12 while Huddersfield, North Walsham and Barnstaple all picked up excellent victories. Photo Credit: (Paul Clark)
Thoughts of promotion and staying away from trouble add extra incentive to Round 12
The halfway mark of the season is just around the corner and as December begins, a blend of title dreams and fighting the threat of relegation is on the agenda. (Photo Credit: Johnathan Knight)
Why Round 11 can be a turning point for clubs looking to fire up their season
After a tough start to the National League Rugby season, the final weekend of November offers a chance for those scrapping towards the bottom to spark their respective campaigns into life. Photo Credit: (Andrew McCumiskey)
Esher and Harrogate record welcome wins as teams at the bottom start to stir
Hull also end their losing streak in National One, Sheffield Tigers stun Rotherham Titans in National Two North and Old Redcliffians and Bournville receive boosts. Photo Credit: (David Howlett)
Distancing from danger and shuffling at the summit are the priorities in Round 10
We are poised for an interesting weekend at the bottom of National One and National Two North while the battle for promotion rages on in the East and West. Photo Credit: (Andy Wansbury)
Sedge down flying Fylde and Clifton halt Hinckley in Round Nine
While the weekend went mostly with the form book, Sedgley Park and Clifton halted the momentum of their possible promotion rivals. (Photo Credit: Glenn Hutton)