National League 2 North

It may be a surprise to see Wharfedale and Harrogate sitting in the bottom two places of National Two North as things stand, but Round 12 proved to everyone the quality both sides possess.

A close, committed and hard fought local rugby Derby played out between 2nd and 3rd in National 2 N. Both teams had chances to win it but the home team clinched with a penalty from McGovern.

So far this season in National Two North, the fight for a place in the top two has been an enthralling one and yet again, we saw another key weekend of action towards the top end of the table in Round 11.

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League leaders Caldy could make a huge statement in the promotion race as they take on Stourbridge this weekend looking to maintain their stay at the top of National Two North.

Bottom of the table Harrogate welcomed Wharfedale to Rudding Lane in Round 10 and it was the hosts that picked up the crucial win in this early relegation clash.

A much changed Sedgley Park Tigers ran out against Leicester Lions; most telling was the absence of club captain, Juan Crous.

Caldy currently sit top of the pile in National Two North as we enter the third month of the season, but they know that even at this early stage of the campaign, any minor slip-up could open the door for the teams below.

While the leaves have been falling this month, Chester have been rising up the National Two North table and have ended the month with five straight victories after a tough start to the season.

Caldy entertained Luctonians on Saturday and secured an excellent win, 39-21.

League leaders Caldy will be hoping that their superb run of recent results can continue this Saturday as they aim to stay top of National Two North.

Leicester Lions had a perfect weekend in National Two North as all three sides ahead of them in the table failed to pick up a victory while they secured an important bonus-point win.

Current league leaders Caldy will certainly be focused on extending their advantage at the top of National Two North this weekend when they take on South Leicester, but they will also be eager to see what occurs six miles away.

The lead as swapped and changed on numerous occasions so far in National Two North, but Caldy made their way to the summit of the division for the first time on Saturday following six straight wins.

Sale FC were made to fight all the way as they beat Stourbridge 13-9 in front of a bumper crowd at Heywood Road.

Round Seven in National Two North sees two of the early front-runners battle it out as the race for the top spots in the division continues to intensify.

Sale FC returned to the summit of National Two North following their victory against Sheffield Tigers as the race for the top two spots in this division continues to heat up.

For the first time since the first half of last season, Sedgley Park find themselves top of National Two North following an unbeaten start to the campaign.

Sedgley Park just about maintained their unbeaten start to the National Two North season as a share of the points in Round Five moved them to the top of the table.

Last week saw Stourbridge move to the summit of the National Two North table and Neil Mitchell’s side will be looking to carry their excellent form from September into October.