Round 10 in National League Rugby proves there will be more twists between now and Christmas
Jostling for position in National One and gripping drama in National Two East sets the tone for the next month in tiers three and four.
The third tier of English rugby is one of the most competitive divisions in the country. With National 1 only offering one promotion place, the race for a spot in the Championship is always an important one and with some of the players in this league having professional experience under their belts, there is no shortage of quality.
There are just three more rounds to go before National League Rugby takes a break for Christmas, but you get the sense that each remaining weekend will have an impact on how clubs feel heading into 2024.
Shifts at the bottom of National One and the summit of National Two East make for an interesting lead up to Christmas while Leeds Tykes and Luctonians could well be at the top of their respective trees.
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Jostling for position in National One and gripping drama in National Two East sets the tone for the next month in tiers three and four.
We were invited over to Guernsey Raiders to learn more about the club, the community and why it is such an enjoyable trip for visiting teams.
With key fixtures rapidly approaching across the board, this weekend could be key for many sides wanting to achieve their aspirations.
With many eye-catching fixtures between now and the end of the month, Round Nine's set of results only added to the interest.
The battles towards the top of National Two East is providing a competitive outlook and once again, Barnes find themselves in the mix.
International stars have returned to Premiership duties but further down the pyramid, levels three and four continue to deliver.
After Storm Ciaran hit the country this week, the whirlwind that is National League Rugby returns this weekend with the season set to intensify between now and Christmas.
Leicester Lions, Taunton Titans, Worthing Raiders and Bournville ripped up the form book in Round Seven.
The the last Saturday before the first break in the National League Rugby season has plenty to offer.
Teams at the wrong end will be eager to begin October on the front foot while in National Two West, the leading pair collide.
Events at Woodlands arguably made newly promoted Lymm's dramatic victory over Fylde the standout result of the National League Rugby weekend.
And just like that, the first month of action is almost over but who will be able to step into October with something to build on?
After finishing second and third in National Two East last season, Dorking and Barnes have maintained their high standards.
We were not short of narratives in Round Three with eye-catching scorelines and brilliant drama packed into another fascinating weekend.
Season-defining fixtures? Not in the slightest but the way the fixtures have fallen in Round Three sets up some intriguing contests.
Rosslyn Park overcome Richmond, Lewis Minikin shines for Hull Ionians, double delight for the Ford family and a crowd of over 2,500 watch Camborne defeat Redruth.
While the world's best are set to do battle in France, there is still plenty of exciting action to get stuck into across National League Rugby.
TRU have followed Caldy's rise and now the club are preparing for an historic clash against the famous Leicester Tigers.
Round One suggests there might be a step up in drama once again, encapsulated by victories for Sedgley Park, Blackheath and Leicester Lions.
It is not unrealistic to say levels three and four produced the most exciting rugby across the English game last year and it's nearly time to do it all again.
Recent red cards shown to England have only encouraged more question marks to resurface regarding player safety and the new tackle height laws in the community game.
With the injury to Luke Cowan-Dickie, the Saracens youngster could find himself on his way to a World Cup.
The demise of London Irish bookended one of the darkest Premiership campaigns to date but could the lower levels of the English game offer some light to players and supporters alike?
The fixtures for the 2023-24 National League Rugby season have been released by the Rugby Football Union and the new campaign will get underway on Saturday, September 2nd.
Some of the stars of National League Rugby played their part in an enthralling County Championship final.
The Rugby Football Union have released the league compositions for the 2023/24 National League Rugby season, with six new teams coming up from level five.
Sedgley Park's title-winning forward Beltus Nonleh has signed a professional contract with Northampton Saints ahead of the 2023/24 season.
The long-term future of the Championship is seemingly up in the air but Cambridge's promotion is the 'feel good' story which should underpin the 'grassroots' game.
Richie Williams and Cambridge have displayed immense resolve to take this sensational National One title race to the wire and now the Blood and Sand can create history on Saturday.
With so much talk and debate surrounding the future of the Championship, in the short-term, the second tier could be welcoming a new club in the form of Cambridge.
The RFU Council have voted to adopt law changes in regards to lowering the tackle height in the community game which will come into force from July 1st.
This engrossing National One title race has gone the distance but will it be decided this weekend?
The race for a place in the Championship will go to the final day as Rams RFC, Sale FC and Cambridge all secured maximums.
The National Two North title is within touching distance for Sedgley Park while North Walsham take on Rochford Hundred.
With a three-horse race for promotion to the Championship, one of the most exciting leagues in English rugby is gearing up for an absorbing finale.
With continued speculation surrounding the future of Stourbridge, Neil Mitchell spoke exclusively to TRU.