National League 1

The weekend just gone in the National Leagues once again underlined why this season has been so compelling.

With more promotion candidates facing off in Round 13, the landscape at the top of each division will undoubtedly change over the next few weeks.

Rosslyn Park have become one of the first National League Rugby clubs to begin cardiac screening their players.

Despite five postponements across the three leagues, the fight for the top spots has a different complexion after another unpredictable weekend of rugby.

Cinderford will be under the microscope in Round 12 when they host Sale FC & the top four collide in National Two South.

With top of the table clashes dominating Round 11 in the National Leagues, it wasn’t a surprise to see some shake-ups at the summit of each division.

It seems like the narrative is the same every week but the competitiveness on display is making the early title battles hard to ignore.

The gripping title battles in National Two delivered in Round 10 whilst the top three in National One all picked up victories.

Following the first rest week of the season, the National Leagues are back and the battles for top spot in the fourth tier are shaping up nicely.

Rosslyn Park halted Cinderford’s winning streak and they were not the only side to see a good run of form conclude.

It is too early to start discussing a full-blown title race in National One, but with the top four colliding, it is worth screaming about.

The Rosslyn Park No.10 he chats to TRU about the rise of his older brother and picking the brains of the England international.

It was another weekend of enthralling encounters in the National Leagues as Cinderford maintained their perfect start.

As we move into Round Eight, the National Leagues just keep on giving and there could be more edge of the seat action to come this weekend.

The competitiveness of the National Leagues was on full show in Round Seven with tight scorelines and some scintillating rugby.

With some key meetings at both ends of National One, National Two North and National Two South, we should be set for another relentless weekend.

On another fascinating weekend in the National Leagues, there were changes at the top and unbeaten runs were extended.

There are top of the table clashes across National One, National Two North and National Two South in Round Six, so who can show they can go the distance this season?

The weather conditions which greeted Round Five were atrocious, but the wind and the rain didn't dampen the spirits.

The buzz around the National League season will hopefully continue into Round Five.