Plymouth Albion, Tonbridge Juddians, Sedgley Park, Oundle and Redruth remain unbeaten as National League Rugby pauses after Round Seven.

And just like that, we reach the final weekend of the opening block of the National League Rugby season, with sides across the divisions looking to maintain momentum or gain a timely boost.

Just five weeks in, it might be a bit too early to be paying attention to league tables, but the opening standings are providing some exciting storylines as we enter Round Six.

Over 1,100 tries were scored in a breathless September as the National League Rugby season got off to a flying start. Now, Round Five awaits.

As the curtain comes down on the first month of the season, 100 per cent starts go under the spotlight.

Former England and Harlequins full-back set to leave his current role with National Two East side Esher after accepting a full-time position as Director of Rugby at Loughborough University.

Sedgley Park, Hull Ionians and Preston Grasshoppers maintained their unbeaten starts as TRU's six focus clubs went head-to-head.

When you read National League Rugby content on the TRU website or across our social media channels, it is worth remembering that this is a level of the game our team knows intimately.

With National One and National Two once again representing the highest levels of English domestic rugby available to fans this weekend, expect high-quality action.

There are some eye-catching opening round fixtures in National Two West, with Friday Night Lights kicking off another season at Levels Three and Four.

A look ahead to the new season in National Two East, where Oundle have attracted plenty of attention - but don’t sleep on last season’s challengers or the emerging sides looking to make their mark.

With Sedgley Park dropping down to National Two North, and three clubs being promoted, this division could be more unpredictable than ever.

Mark Ashcroft reflects on Mark Jennings’ journey from North U18s and becoming Sale Sharks’ youngest-ever professional signing to a full-circle return to North-West rugby with Preston Grasshoppers.

Former Northampton and Ealing winger on swapping the top levels of the English game for National Two.

The recent inaugural Nations Championship showcased the top level of our sport, but we always need to keep in mind that the international game is built on the foundations beneath it.

Lancashire captain Chris Johnson reflects on their return to the Bill Beaumont County Championship Division 1 final as well as Heath's historic promotion to National Two North.

A clash of rugby stalwarts and ambitious new challengers awaits as Birmingham Moseley face Oundle for a place in National One.

Birmingham Moseley look to preserve their National One status, while Tynedale, Oundle and Luctonians target a place in the third tier.

TRU and National League Rugby take a look at what is still to play for on one of the most fascinating final weekends in recent times.

A tense penultimate Saturday of the regular season in National One and National Two should bring high stakes.