National League 1

Round 24 is a crucial weekend for teams who have hopes for promotion as Blackheath & Hartpury College face tough fixtures and defeats for both could end their Championship dream.

This was the first reserve weekend of postponed fixtures across the National Leagues and the entire onus was on the sides fighting relegation and some took a huge step towards safety.

About to take their next step towards Twickenham, TRU speaks to Ciaran Beattie, George Chuter and Dave Bassett to get an insight into the success behind Loughborough Rugby

The first reserve weekend for fixtures that have been postponed is upon us and with 12 games in all taking place this Saturday, there are a number of talking points ahead of the action.

Round 23 saw Cinderford hand themselves a survival lifeline as victory over Hull Ionians added another twist to the relegation fight, while Blackheath’s title ambitions suffered a major setback.

With 12 straight wins under their belts, Matt Walsh feels the pressure is actually off Darlington Mowden Park this weekend.

The Newcastle University student talks of his playing days in BUCS, representing England and life in National One with Blaydon.

In Round 22 across National One, National Two North and National Two South there were twists and turns in all three divisions at both ends of the table after another thrilling Saturday of rugby.

Round 22 in National One sees two of the top four sides taking on teams in the relegation zone. Henley Hawks & Cinderford host Richmond & Plymouth Albion while away from those fixtures, the game of the weekend is undoubtedly Darlington Mowden Park v Hartpury College.

The title race and survival battle in National One took another twist this weekend as second placed Blackheath suffered a surprise defeat at the hands of a spirited Wharfedale side which allowed Hartpury College to take over second spot in the division.

Another thrilling weekend of National League rugby flew by on Saturday with twists and turns happening in all three divisions.

Round 20 in National One saw Henley Hawks take a huge step towards safety as they were the only side in the bottom six to achieve victory.

Round 20 of National One marks the start of the final third of the 2015/16 season with still everything up for grabs in this division.