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Rams RFC and Chinnor have followed similar paths since National Two South and their local rivalry is set to resume in front of the National League Rugby cameras.

Joe Harvey spoke to London Irish’s Academy Manager Patrick O’Grady about how the National Leagues help Premiership teams develop young talent.

Round 24 may not have thrown up too many shocks in the National Leagues, but it was always going to be a test for those sides vying for promotion...

Promotion and relegation is a topic which continues to be discussed, but the drama it injects into the final few furlongs of a season makes things incredibly exciting.

Sale FC produced a stunning turnaround and Leeds Tykes snatched a potentially huge victory whilst Hull were involved in a thrilling finale against title rivals Rotherham Titans.

National One's derby day clash between Rams RFC & Chinnor will be live-streamed on March 18th, with TRU continuing to play a pivotal role in boosting the profile of tiers three and four.

There are huge games at the summit across National One and National Two between now and the end of the season.

The RFU have confirmed that only one team will be promoted from National One at the end of the 2021/22 season.

We witnessed some significant shake-ups at both ends of the National One table in Round 22 whilst the next two weeks in National Two North and South could be season-defining.

With just two months left in the season, the promotion races in all three divisions and the relegation scrap in National One are owning the narratives.

Some of the title contenders across National One, National Two North and National Two South had their promotion bids dented in Round 21.

Despite the UK being hit by Storm Eunice, National League Rugby soldiers on with another exciting weekend in store.

Round 20 of the 2021/22 National League Rugby season did not disappoint. There were top of the table changes and shock results, read how the action played out below.

A full set of National League fixtures returns this week and the final third of the season kicks off with another huge clash.

Albion got the better of Leeds Tykes whilst Rotherham hit back and there was a familiar feeling for Esher despite a scare.

A trip to Devon for Leeds Tykes could become a significant segment in their season whilst Stourbridge and Rotherham face off.

Bill Sweeney and Sir Bill Beaumont have encouraged people to support local clubs during the Six Nations.

Discussing National One and National Two as well as the community game, Chris Heal is joined by RFU CEO Bill Sweeney and Chairman of World Rugby Sir Bill Beaumont at Fylde RFC.

For all of Fylde’s attacking flair, their victory over Rotherham Titans was unpinned by a superb first-half defensive display.

Fylde’s meeting with Rotherham Titans is expected to change the direction of the promotion battle whilst it is an interesting weekend in National One.