National League 2 North

As we approach the halfway point of the season, there are just seven points separating the bottom five in National Two North meaning Round 14 could arguably be a crucial weekend.

Hinckley eventually eased past Stourbridge in Round 13 to stay at the summit of National Two North.

There is an early Christmas treat awaiting us in National Two North this weekend as two of the possible title contenders clash in the Midlands when Stourbridge entertain Hinckley.

Hinckley moved to the top of National Two North following a convincing display against Luctonians at Leicester Road.

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London Irish Wild Geese put in a superb display to condemn Taunton Titans to their second loss in a row in National Two South.

Sale FC produced a commanding performance as they inflicted a second defeat in as many weeks on table toppers Stourbridge.

Sale FC will be aiming to inflict a second defeat of the season on league leaders Stourbridge when the men from Heywood Road visit Stourton Park this weekend.

Stourbridge suffered their first defeat of the season in National Two North as they were narrowly beaten by Sheffield Tigers in Yorkshire.

National Two North leaders Stourbridge are aiming to begin the third month of the season by maintaining their 100 per cent record in the division.

Stourbridge stretched their lead at the top of National Two North, but had to withstand a second-half fightback before beating Sedgley Park in the Midlands.

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A superb display of kicking from South Leicester steered them to victory against Tynedale, who saw their 100 per cent start to the season come to an end.

We watched three live games of rugby this week. We started the iconic Recreation Ground to watch Bath University play Loughborough University; a key part of our #UniRugby coverage alongside BUCS.

Stourbridge and Tynedale both travel to Leicester in Round Eight as the top two in this division aim to continue their 100 per cent starts to the season when they take on Leicester Lions and South Leicester.

Blaydon registered a much needed victory against fellow strugglers Wharfedale thanks to an inspired performance from Joe Matavasi.

Tynedale will come into the second weekend of October in a positive mood after a faultless start to the season, but they face a tough challenge in Round Seven against Sale FC.

Stourbridge produced a commanding display on their way to securing their sixth successive victory of the season as they beat Blaydon.

The gap between National Leagues and the Premiership seems to be closing; or is it?