National League 2 North

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?

Stourbridge and Tynedale will be hoping to take their opportunities this weekend as they aim to extend their winning streaks to six matches.

The top two in National Two North, Stourbridge and Tynedale, ended September exactly the same why they started the month as both sides secured victories.

TRU takes looks ahead to Round Five of the National Leagues as we enter the final weekend of the month.

TRU looks back at Round Four in the National Leagues as the top sides make it four from four to continue flying starts.

League leaders Tynedale, along with Stourbridge, Hinckley and South Leicester are all in action away from home in Round Four as they look to maintain their winning starts to the season.

TRU reflects on a positive weekend for the top four sides in National Two North

A weekend of derbies in National Two North last Saturday certainly lived up to expectations with high quality rugby on show across this division.

Let’s be clear. After one full season which contained off the field problems and another campaign which showed snapshots of quality, Tynedale seem to be a side that is now on a mission.

Sometimes the schedule for players and coaches can be unforgiving but as neutrals and followers of National Two North, we have an early season treat on our hands this weekend.

Last year’s top sides all produced comprehensive wins on the opening day of National Two North, but it was Hinckley that secured the result of the weekend.

When the sun shines Dore Moor is spectacular and so it was for the battle of the Tigers; the same fixture last year going the way of the home team.

The stage is set for another frantic season of National Two action up and down the country. Last year, the drama was pulsating and expect nothing less this time around.

England Counties have named a 26-man squad for the upcoming tour of Spain that kicks-off on 31st May.

Chris Heal and the TRU team select their National Two North team of the year.

Old Elthamians have been promoted to National One for the first time in their history following a 19-14 victory in the National Two play-off against Sale FC.

Sale FC and Old Elthamians go head-to-head in Saturday’s National Two Play-Off, with promotion to National One the prize for the winner at Heywood Road.