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Hull Ionians gave themselves a survival boost last weekend when they beat Blackheath and they’ll be hoping for a similar outcome when they travel to Esher in Round 20 of National One.

Hull Ionians secured their first win for just under two months as they toppled Blackheath to move to within touching distance of safety in National One.

League leaders Coventry, now no longer unbeaten in National One this season, will be looking to bounce back in Round 19 when they host Esher at Butts Park Arena.

Blackheath brought Coventry’s unbeaten National One run to an end with a well-deserved victory at Well Hall in Round 18.

Defeats for Hull Ionians and Old Albanian to begin the New Year leaves both sides still fighting for survival in National One and this weekend, the teams meet in Hertfordshire in what could prove to be a vital fixture.

The New Year in National One started with a bang as 367 points were scored across just six matches which provided some eye catching results.

National One league leaders Coventry are firmly in control of the promotion race at the halfway point of the season and the Midlands club will be keen to continue their sensational form in 2018.

As the National Leagues now take a break for the New Year celebrations, we take a look back at the final round of fixtures in 2017.

At this time of year, the usual protocol is for people to be generous but when sport is played just days before Christmas, that festive spirit takes a back seat.

Rosslyn Park recorded their first win in two months thanks to a narrow victory over Birmingham Moseley in Round 15 of National One.

Darlington Mowden Park's fixture with league leaders Coventry this weekend has been postponed due to a frozen pitch, but National One still has plenty to offer as we reach the midway point of the season.

Coventry extended their lead at the top of National One as they beat Ampthill and District to secure their fourteenth successive victory of the season.

After Coventry made it thirteen straight victories in National One last weekend, the league leaders now prepare to take on fourth placed Ampthill and District with the aim of strengthening their position at the top.

A late Luke Fowden try earned Fylde a narrow victory over Bishop’s Stortford as they continue to try and fight for survival in National One.

Darlington Mowden Park and Ampthill & District will be aiming for victory this weekend as second takes on third in Round 13.

It’s been an excellent start to the season for Bishop’s Stortford in National. Chris Heal spoke to one of their scrum-halves, Alex Patton, to discuss the campaign so far.

Blackheath suffered a third defeat in their last four games as Loughborough Students staged a second half comeback to continue their mini revival in National One.

Ahead of Round 12 in the National Leagues, Talking Rugby Union previews this Saturday's fixtures as teams look enter the festive period in high spirits.

TRU writer Chris Heal reviews the state of play in the top three National Leagues

League leaders Coventry headed into the first break of the National One season with a narrow win over Old Elthamians at College Meadow.