National League 2 North

Chinnor and DMP up for the fight and relegation battles under the spotlight

And just like that, the 2019/20 National League campaign has reached its halfway mark. Four months have flown by, but the drama and thrilling action has not wavered.
13 December 2019

TRU Podcast - The Life and Times of an Academy Player

In what may be the start of a new series, Joe Harvey and Max Ashcroft sit down to talk playing academy rugby and life after pro rugby.
13 December 2019

Huddersfield edge past Loughborough to move out of bottom three

Huddersfield battled to a hard-fought victory over Loughborough Students to lift themselves out of the relegation places in National Two North.
9 December 2019

Josh Beaumont Column: You start to understand how much you miss playing the game

In his latest column for Talking Rugby Union, Josh Beaumont reflects on his unfortunate long-term injury, Sale’s Premiership & Champions Cup form + he looks at Exeter’s visit to the AJ Bell as well as two teams close to his heart…
6 December 2019

Gripping Nat One title race continues, Fylde meet Sedge and Bournemouth host Old Reds

A winding down period before Christmas couldn’t be further from the truth across the National Leagues.
6 December 2019

Classy Lucs move further away from danger

Luctonians have moved two points above the relegation places in National Two North following an excellent display against rivals Preston Grasshoppers.
2 December 2019

Rams aim to add twist to title race and it’s the same again at the foot of National Two

The Christmas decorations are starting to get unpacked and Shakin’ Stevens seems to be constantly on the radio as the final weekend of November is upon us.
29 November 2019

Kingdom keeps Taunton ticking

Gary Kingdom scored all 22 of Taunton Titans’ points as the National Two South leaders defeated Bury St Edmunds in Round 12.
25 November 2019

Caldy march to the summit after Hull shock Fylde

Caldy’s incredible winning run in National Two North continued in Round 12 and their 11th successive victory of the campaign was also enough to see them move to the top of the division.
25 November 2019

Park ready to pounce and all to play for at the bottom of National Two

The National League train rolls into Round 12 this weekend and as we edge closer to the midway point of the campaign, the big fixtures are beginning to come thick and fast.
22 November 2019

Fylde battle past Lucs as Caldy pressure continues

Fylde beat Luctonians away from home to maintain their position at the top of National Two North, but it wasn’t a straightforward afternoon for the league leaders.
18 November 2019

Clash in the capital, Caldy in hot pursuit and Bristol bound for TJs & Taunton

For the first time this season, European rugby hits our calendars this weekend, but two regions in England will also be hosting some heavyweight battles in the National Leagues.
15 November 2019

Fylde win in style against the Students

Fylde are still leading the way in National Two North following an impressive win over Loughborough Students in Round 10.
12 November 2019

Rosslyn Park tracking Richmond, Students to test Fylde and Hawks aim to maintain momentum

It has been a week where we have seen the Rugby World Cup come to an end, but never fear, the National Leagues are on hand once again to provide you with your rugby fix.
7 November 2019

Caldy stay second despite beating Fylde

Normally our reviews begin by highlighting the key talking points or standout results from the weekend, but for this National Two North round-up, rugby pales into insignificance.
4 November 2019

Park and DMP lock horns, Fylde clash with Caldy and Barnes battle Bournemouth

There is the small matter of England competing in a World Cup final to look forward to on Saturday, but make no mistake, another fascinating weekend of National League action should also whet the appetite.
1 November 2019

Fylde beat Chester to go top

Fylde capitalised on the postponement of Caldy’s top of the table clash with Sedgley Park to move to the summit of National Two North.
28 October 2019

All eyes on the top and bottom of National Two North

As we approach the completion of the first third of the campaign, the spotlight will be on both the top and the bottom of National Two North this weekend.
25 October 2019

Sedge produce dramatic fightback to stay in touch with top two

A remarkable comeback from Sedgley Park saw them snatch a late victory at the expense of Chester ahead of a huge couple of weeks in National Two North.
21 October 2019

Seven heaven for Richmond, top three look to stay clear and TJs aim to tighten their grip

Round Seven in the National Leagues is upon us and as ever, there are some exciting fixtures taking place up and down the country.
18 October 2019