National League 2 North

There are just three more rounds to go before National League Rugby takes a break for Christmas.

Shifts at the bottom of National One and the summit of National Two East make for an interesting lead up to Christmas.

The Rotherham lock discusses a range of subjects ahead of meeting with Leeds Tykes.

Levels three and four have produced some compelling action and November ends with a blockbuster fixture.

Jostling for position in National One and gripping drama in National Two East sets the tone for the next month in tiers three and four.

With key fixtures rapidly approaching across the board, this weekend could be key for many sides wanting to achieve their aspirations.

With many eye-catching fixtures between now and the end of the month, Round Nine's set of results only added to the interest.

The battles towards the top of National Two East is providing a competitive outlook and once again, Barnes find themselves in the mix.

International stars have returned to Premiership duties but further down the pyramid, levels three and four continue to deliver.

After Storm Ciaran hit the country this week, the whirlwind that is National League Rugby returns this weekend with the season set to intensify between now and Christmas.

Leicester Lions, Taunton Titans, Worthing Raiders and Bournville ripped up the form book in Round Seven.

The the last Saturday before the first break in the National League Rugby season has plenty to offer.

Teams at the wrong end will be eager to begin October on the front foot while in National Two West, the leading pair collide.

Events at Woodlands arguably made newly promoted Lymm's dramatic victory over Fylde the standout result of the National League Rugby weekend.

And just like that, the first month of action is almost over but who will be able to step into October with something to build on?

After finishing second and third in National Two East last season, Dorking and Barnes have maintained their high standards.

We were not short of narratives in Round Three with eye-catching scorelines and brilliant drama packed into another fascinating weekend.

Season-defining fixtures? Not in the slightest but the way the fixtures have fallen in Round Three sets up some intriguing contests.

Rosslyn Park overcome Richmond, Lewis Minikin shines for Hull Ionians, double delight for the Ford family and a crowd of over 2,500 watch Camborne defeat Redruth.

In a weekend filled with pulsating National League Rugby derby clashes, fans came out in impressive numbers to support their teams.