The spotlight falls on crucial fixtures at the wrong end of the standings, while there is the usual helping of standout clashes towards the top of all four leagues.

Storm Goretti and the wintery weather conditions have 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, whilst Saturday includes more local rivalries and key clashes across tiers three and four.

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.

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.