National League 1

Fylde stage their biggest game of the season at the Woodlands when they welcome outstanding National One leaders Doncaster Knights on Saturday (ko 3pm). With 15 wins from their 18 fixtures, the Knights head the division by eight points.

Fylde's five match winning run came to an end in an exciting, tough battle at Worthing Raiders' Roundstone Lane on their first ever visit to the club.

Watch as Fylde Rugby complete a sweeping multi-phase move with a touchdown in the corner in this video from the Talking Rugby Union archives.

So, it is the start of October and with pre-season games, we have probably been back playing rugby for at least eight weeks. What does appear to be true is that Rugby is growing in popularity.

Gallery of action shots from Worthing's 50-45 National League One victory over Fylde.

Fylde welcomed Wharfedale to their Woodlands ground this weekend for a battle of the roses.

As the action in the third tier of English rugby begins to reach the business end, every game has bigger and bigger consequences on the fortunes of teams at both ends of the league.