National League 2 North

Hull Ionians and Ampthill continued to match each other, whilst Sedgley Park took control of third spot in National League 2 North last weekend.

Stockport came away from Hull feeling hard done by as they were beaten 27-21 at Chanterlands Avenue in National League 2 North.

Stockport have been relegated from National League Two North despite a much improved second half performance in a 59-24 defeat to Caldy.

Stockport put in an excellent performance against title challenging Hull Ionians to earn a late losing bonus point in a 24-19 National League 2 North defeat.

Unlike, in National Two South the title race is still well and truly on in this section of the league. The race to finish in the top three took another twist this weekend and so did the relegation battle as the tension and pressure is starting to build rapidly.

Stockport once again let a half-time lead slip as Huddersfield scored two tries in eight second half minutes to help them on their way to a 26-11 win in National League 2 North.

Round 23 in the National Two North saw more tension and drama slowly bubbling to the surface. Ampthill stayed two clear at the top as Hull Ionians saved a five point win, Sedgley Park took a big step towards a top three finish whilst Hull moved out of the relegation zone.

Ampthill stay top as Hull Ionians return to winning ways, Sedgley Park are roaring back into life and the Luctonians seal a huge win in their fight to avoid the drop. Here is the round-up from an enthralling week of National Two North rugby as well as a look ahead to this weekend’s matches.

Five tries from the Luctonians consigned Stockport to a 31-20 National League Two North defeat at Mortimer Park and their 12th away loss of the season.

We are now getting to the business end of the season and the title race is starting to carry a bit of pace. Talking Rugby Union takes a look at who is in the hunt for silverware and promotion this season in both National Two leagues.

The game of the season for many Sedgley Park Tigers supporters saw their team take on league leaders Hull Ionians and produce a performance worthy of a higher league.

Hull Ionians took a massive step towards the title with their win against Ampthill, Huddersfield continued their amazing start to 2015 as Preston Grasshoppers and Stourbridge both picked up vital victories. Here is what happened in Round 20 of National League Two Division North as well as what is coming up this weekend.

Chester secured their third win in a row as they eventually eased to a 41-5 victory over Stockport at Hare Lane in National League 2 North.

Round 19 saw Ampthill and District go back to the top of the table due to Hull Ionians not being in action. Harrogate and Chester continued their good form and the bottom half continued to get closer as we enter the final third of the 2014/15 season.

Birmingham and Solihull Bees had their backs to thank for a 22-17 National League 2 North victory over Sedgley Park Tigers.

Two games into 2015 and Hull Ionians and Ampthill and District are still very much neck and neck for the title. The race for third continues to be tight as well as the fight for survival. Here is what happened last weekend in National Two North as well as what is coming up in Round 18 this Saturday.

Sedge travelled south battered and bruised from last week’s encounter against high flyers Ampthill, to Leicester Lions; who not only pummelled Sedge last time out but were in top form having just beaten Ampthill.

Preston Grasshoppers took advantage of Stockport mistakes as they came from behind to win 34-7 at Lightfoot Green.

The Christmas period is over and now we are well into the second half of the 2014/15 season. Here is an update on how it stands in National Division Two South since the Christmas break.

The Christmas spirit is long gone and the main focus is back to playing rugby for the National Two North sides. Here is what happened before the Christmas break and on the first weekend of 2015. We will also be looking ahead to this weekend’s fixtures.