National Two North leaders Sedgley Park made it nine bonus-point wins from nine with a 52-27 success over Fylde. Mark Ashcroft shares his thoughts as the Tigers continue to march on.
Plymouth Albion maintain their perfect record, Sedgley Park strengthen their lead, and National Two West tightens at the top, while Tarleton claim a first league point in Counties One Lancashire and Cheshire.
Tonbridge Juddians and Redruth suffered their first defeats of the season, while Sedgley Park came from 13 points down to preserve their perfect start in Round Eight.
Just five weeks in, it might be a bit too early to be paying attention to league tables, but the opening standings are providing some exciting storylines as we enter Round Six.
Former England and Harlequins full-back set to leave his current role with National Two East side Esher after accepting a full-time position as Director of Rugby at Loughborough University.
When you read National League Rugby content on the TRU website or across our social media channels, it is worth remembering that this is a level of the game our team knows intimately.
With National One and National Two once again representing the highest levels of English domestic rugby available to fans this weekend, expect high-quality action.
A look ahead to the new season in National Two East, where Oundle have attracted plenty of attention - but don’t sleep on last season’s challengers or the emerging sides looking to make their mark.
Mark Ashcroft reflects on Mark Jennings’ journey from North U18s and becoming Sale Sharks’ youngest-ever professional signing to a full-circle return to North-West rugby with Preston Grasshoppers.