A winning start to 2023 for teams battling towards the wrong end of their respective divisions was the perfect way to begin the New Year for a trio of clubs.
The freezing temperatures put pay to 21 fixtures across National League Rugby but results for Sale FC and Bournville sees them enter the festive break in good spirits.
The halfway mark of the season is just around the corner and as December begins, a blend of title dreams and fighting the threat of relegation is on the agenda.
Despite there still being a long way to go in this campaign, picking up crucial wins against rivals and collecting bonus points could be vital further down the line.
After a tough start to the National League Rugby season, the final weekend of November offers a chance for those scrapping towards the bottom to spark their respective campaigns into life.
Hull also end their losing streak in National One, Sheffield Tigers stun Rotherham Titans in National Two North and Old Redcliffians and Bournville receive boosts.
Teams at the wrong end of their respective divisions picked up welcome and valuable victories in Round Eight while clubs at the top highlighted their credentials once again.
The 20-year-old scrum-half had his contract cancelled at Worcester Warriors when the club entered administration but now he is back enjoying his rugby again in National Two North.
Chinnor and Sevenoaks both lifted themselves out of the bottom three in their respective divisions, Fylde maintained their pristine record while the races for top spot continue to thrill.
Bottom-of-the-table battles in National Two North and National Two East also headline the penultimate weekend in October while Redruth look to derail Dings.
The fixture list has thrown up a unique weekend of National League Rugby, especially in National One where both ends of the table could look completely different come Saturday evening.
A September which saw a cluster of teams go four from four is now in the past as pacesetters across National One and Two collide on an intriguing weekend.