National League 2 North

Mark Edwards’ last minute penalty earned Stockport a deserved 27-27 draw at home to Birmingham and Solihull.

I am sure Hull Ionians along with Ampthill and District will be having a very Merry Christmas with both sides flying in this division in what has become a two horse race for the title. The battle for third and fourth continues with just six points separating third and seventh whilst no Christmas cheer will be shared out amongst the sides who are fighting for their survival in this division.

At the midpoint of the season, it is starting to become clearer that it is now just Hull Ionians and Ampthill who will be the sides battling it out for promotion and the title in National Two North. Below them, the teams are fighting for the other places in the top four whilst the bottom half continues to be tight.

A battle of the roses that went the way of the white rose in a seven try demolition. This was a big win for the home team but more of that later; it wouldn't be Lancashire versus Yorkshire without moaning and complaints.

Leicester Lions ended their three match losing streak in style as they ran in nine tries to beat an injury hit Stockport 55-0 in National League 2 North.

It certainly is a two horse race for the title with both Hull Ionians and Ampthill winning once again. Along with that, the top six were all victorious, Preston and Huddersfield played out a thriller and Broadstreet continued their remarkable turnaround.

Stockport were left frustrated by a Broadstreet side who scored five tries as they came away from Headlands Road with a 39-3 victory in National League 2 North.

A pack rampant in the loose but with power and control in the set piece, this was a Tigers pack that meant business, and one that set up a 47-15 win over Hull in National League 2 North.

The two top win once again, but below them the top half is tighter than ever. The bottom half is also starting to follow suit after another excellent weekend of National Two North action.

It was a solid performance from the top four this weekend in National Two South as they all picked up victories and with that came, no change at the top as Henley Hawks made it 13 wins in a row.

Stockport were overpowered by a strong Otley side who condemned Port to their third straight National League 2 North defeat by winning 41-12 at Cross Green.

The race for the top four continues to hot up whilst it seems that it is just Hull Ionians and Ampthill who are fighting for the title. The bottom half is also starting to get tight as we enter week 13 in National Two North.

This league never fails to surprise us every single week which proves what a fantastic division this actually is. Once again, it delivered this weekend serving up some edge of the seat action.

For the second week in a row Stockport let second-half lead slip as Hull were victorious 33-30 at Headlands Road after a remarkable National League 2 North turnaround.

After last week’s stunning action on and off the pitch, Round 12 in National Two North looks set to be another enthralling weekend of rugby as Ampthill and District look to return to the top of the table and the race for the top four continues.

With the attention before the game on Chester Rugby Club on and off the pitch, that quickly turned to some stunning action across National Two North as we saw thrills, spills and upsets.

Stockport were left to rue missed chances as Caldy came from behind to win their National League 2 North clash 40-30 at Paton Field.

Ampthill and District will most certainly have an eye on the game of the weekend this Saturday as third placed Chester welcome second placed Hull Ionains which will test the title credentials of both teams.

Ampthill and Hull Ionians match each other once again, Chester make it six of the best, Sedgley end winless run and Stockport are finally off the mark.

Stockport secured their first victory of the season after nine straight National League 2 North defeats as they beat Huddersfield 27-18 after a superb first half performance.