National 2, the fourth tier of English rugby, is split into two opposing leagues –National Two North and National Two South - with the standard of each exceptionally high. Many of the top clubs could easily compete in National 1. The budgets and crowds are not as large, but the spectacle for fans is excellent.
Talking Rugby Union brings you all of the results and reaction from the leagues, with highlighted match reports and features for big games plus we are also partnered with the NCA.
Westcliff and Bournemouth strengthened their survival bids in National Two South as both clubs recorded excellent home wins in Round 14.
A winding down period before Christmas couldn’t be further from the truth across the National Leagues.
Taunton Titans were narrowly beaten by Leicester Lions in Round 13 which allowed Tonbridge Juddians to return to the summit of National Two South.
It has been a tough few weeks for the Premiership and European champions, but Saracens' young players have continued to display their talent and it is nothing new.
Gary Kingdom scored all 22 of Taunton Titans’ points as the National Two South leaders defeated Bury St Edmunds in Round 12.
The National League train rolls into Round 12 this weekend and as we edge closer to the midway point of the campaign, the big fixtures are beginning to come thick and fast.
Taunton Titans produced an excellent comeback against Dings Crusaders to clinch a victory which saw them return to the top of National Two South.
For the first time this season, European rugby hits our calendars this weekend, but two regions in England will also be hosting some heavyweight battles in the National Leagues.
Taunton Titans have returned to the top two in National Two South after Clifton’s excellent second-half turnaround dented Henley Hawks’ own promotion ambitions.
It has been a week where we have seen the Rugby World Cup come to an end, but never fear, the National Leagues are on hand once again to provide you with your rugby fix.
Tonbridge Juddians edged to a narrow win over Old Albanian to move back to the summit of National Two South.
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There is the small matter of England competing in a World Cup final to look forward to on Saturday, but make no mistake, another fascinating weekend of National League action should also whet the appetite.
Taunton Titans are the new leaders of National Two South after defeating Clifton on Friday night.
The National League weekend kicks off on Friday in Round Eight and it does so with an intriguing fixture between Taunton Titans and Clifton.
Henley Hawks ended Tonbridge Juddians’ perfect start to the National Two South season thanks to an excellent victory at the Slade.
Round Seven in the National Leagues is upon us and as ever, there are some exciting fixtures taking place up and down the country.
Westcliff and Bournemouth are still searching for their first wins of the National Two South campaign, but something has got to give when both sides clash in Round Six.
National Two South leaders Tonbridge Juddians continued their flying start to the new campaign as they defeated potential promotion rivals Taunton Titans.
All eyes would have been on Taunton last weekend when they faced Henley Hawks in National Two South and the Titans are once again under the microscope in Round Five.
Taunton Titans against Henley Hawks was billed as the game of the weekend in National Two South and it certainly didn’t disappoint.
With early league leaders Henley Hawks travelling to an unbeaten Taunton Titans side in Round Four, this is undoubtedly the standout fixture.
After the dust had settled on Round Two, Henley Hawks and Tonbridge Juddians lit up the headlines but this weekend two more unbeaten teams step into the limelight
Two of last year’s promotion candidates are showing their credentials already in National Two South as both Henley Hawks and Tonbridge Juddians shone on the second weekend of the season.
With Dings Crusaders earning promotion back to the fourth tier in 2018, it meant followers of National Two South would be treated to six Bristol-based derbies.
All five of the division’s newcomers tasted defeat on the opening weekend of the new National Two South season.
The new season in National Two North and National Two South kicks off this weekend and after thrilling title races and relegation fights last year, expect another eight months of twists and turns across both leagues.
Former Exeter Chief Matt Jess discusses this weekend’s South West Beach Rugby festival which aims to raise awareness for mental health + he talks about his transition out of professional rugby, representing Taunton and his new venture with Cornish Pirates.
It would be easy to select a National Two South Team of the Season which is completely dominated by Rams RFC, but after a superb campaign, there is more than another talent across the division to choose from.
Ampthill and District, Hull Ionians and Rams RFC were crowned champions of their respective leagues last month but attention has already turned to the start of the 2019/20 season after the National League fixtures were announced.
The dust has now settled on another wonderful season in the fourth tier of English rugby and there was no shortage of drama in both National Two North and National Two South.
Canterbury clinched promotion to National One for the first time in their history as they came from behind to defeat Chester in the National Two play-off.
Chris Heal previews the 2018/19 National Two Play-Off as Canterbury take on Chester for a place in National One.
National Two South champions Rams RFC secured their 28th win of a remarkable campaign as they beat play-off contenders Canterbury.
Canterbury will be looking forward to their National Two play-off at the start of May, but first they conclude the domestic campaign by hosting National Two South champions Rams RFC.
Canterbury secured a place in the National Two play-off as the City Men made it 11 wins in a row against Barnes.
Canterbury will look to confirm their place in the National Two play-off when they face Barnes in Round 29 this weekend.
Rams RFC have clinched the National Two South title and automatic promotion to the third tier of English rugby following their victory over Clifton.
Rams RFC travel to Clifton on Saturday afternoon knowing that if they win at Station Road, then promotion to National One will be confirmed.
London Irish Wild Geese have become the first side in National Two South to suffer relegation this season after they were well beaten by Henley Hawks.