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.
The National One Promotion Play-Off is arguably the biggest game in the country this weekend, with Blackheath and Plymouth Albion vying for a place in the Champ Rugby Accession Final.
Birmingham Moseley look to preserve their National One status, while Tynedale, Oundle and Luctonians target a place in the third tier as the National Two Promotion Play-Offs begin.
TRU and National League Rugby take a look at what is still to play for on one of the most fascinating final weekends in recent times.
A tense penultimate Saturday of the regular season in National One and National Two should bring high stakes, high drama, and major jeopardy.
The ClubberTV cameras will be at The Utilita for Blackheath vs Sale FC in National One, while across tiers three and four, jeopardy is everywhere.
Rotherham Titans vs Plymouth Albion and Sheffield vs Tynedale may grab the headlines, but other clashes will also shape final month.
According to England Rugby's stats, Blackheath hooker Billy Harding is the top try-scorer across the 12 levels of English club rugby this season.
With the season entering its final two months, every game is crucial as clubs compete for promotion, play-offs, and survival.
Even with only five games scheduled for this weekend, each fixture carries significance across National One and National Two.
With just five rounds remaining after this weekend, Round 21 could prove pivotal in shaping the season.
The Netherlands international has played at various levels of the English game and has found a home at London Scottish.
As the run-in looms, Round 20 brings decisive top-two clashes in National Two North and East.
The race to the finish line begins in Round 19, as teams intensify their push for promotion and fight to secure their survival.
.jpg "Christian Hooper going over for his milestone moments vs Fylde")
Sheffield’s prolific winger reflects on scoring his 100th try on his 100th appearance for the club.
Plymouth Albion sign experienced forward Huw Taylor to strengthen pack for National One title run-in this season.
As January turns to February, focus sharpens at both ends of National One and the National Two leagues.
As we race towards the final third of the campaign, title races intensify and survival battles heat up.
There are some crucial fixtures at the wrong end of the standings, while there is the usual helping of standout clashes towards the top.
Storm Goretti has already impacted the return of National League Rugby, but at the time of publication, here is what we can look forward to in Round 15.
The final weekend of National League Rugby in 2025 begins with the Sheffield derby on Friday night.
Round 13 has gifted us a set of fixtures which include top-of-the-table tussles and crucial clashes towards the bottom.
It felt like the National League Rugby season burst into life last month, setting up a December packed with storylines waiting to be written.
Key clashes towards the top of National One and all three National Two divisions headline the final round of November.
Talking Rugby Union heard from Royal Marine and Taunton No.8 Ratu Vakalutukali ahead of the club's Armed Forces Day.
Round 10 in National One and National Two offers several key fixtures that could start to influence the season’s outlook for some clubs.
The November fixtures are here. Who can seize momentum over the next three weeks with key matches coming thick and fast?
As National League Rugby prepares for a brief pause, Round Eight promises plenty of talking points.
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Round Seven offers struggling sides a chance to ignite their campaigns, while those near the summit aim to lay down a marker.
Round Six promises plenty, with the blockbuster National One clash at Clifton Lane and Sheffield’s trip to Fylde standing out.
Clashes like Rosslyn Park vs Plymouth Albion and Macclesfield vs Fylde already feel like big matches.
And just like that, September is almost over, but Round Four offers plenty of clubs the chance to head into October with a spring in their step.
From Plymouth Albion’s test at Bishop’s Stortford to Havant v Esher and Camborne’s Midlands trip, here’s your Round Three preview.
The Hull Ionians captain will play his 400th game for the club on Saturday and the ever-present, who has had a special career, is showing no signs of slowing down.
From the North-East down to Cornwall, derby fever grips National League Rugby this weekend, with some bumper crowds expected across the country.
After a summer of preparation, the 2025/26 National League Rugby season kicks off on Friday night, with Taunton hosting Exeter University.
A 'true driver and role model for rugby in the north', Beaumont admits the decision to retire at the end of the season was effectively taken out of his hands, plus he confirms he will stay with Sale Sharks in a commercial role.
Due to the expansion of 'Champ Rugby', a play-off and 'Access Final' has been introduced to National One.
Only eight players remain from last year’s triumphant squad and while 2024’s success can act as motivation, Mark Mapletoft’s side are also out to create their own memories.
In a rerun of last year’s final, Kent face Yorkshire at Twickenham.