National League 2 North

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

The leading pack in National Two North maintained their positive starts to the season as all three sides picked up victories.

Only Caldy and Fylde are yet to taste defeat in National Two North this term, but the latter’s fine start to the season could be put to the test in Round Six.

Otley and Huddersfield secured their first victories of the season after the Yorkshire clubs beat Hinckley and Scunthorpe, respectively in Round Five.

In recent weeks, the spotlight has been on the sides at the top of the division but the attention switches to the wrong end of National Two North in Round Five.