National League 2

Once again, it is another weekend to look forward to in the National Leagues, with stories at both ends of the table likely to change over the course of Round 22.

Caldy opened up a 17-point lead at the top of National Two North following a comfortable victory over Otley in Round 21.

Jacob Umaga was one of the uncapped youngsters called up to England’s squad and TRU caught up with his Dad, Mike and his former coach, Chris Campbell.

In just over a weeks’ time, Sale Sharks will be kicking off against Saracens in the Premiership Rugby Cup semi-finals.

There was yet another change at the summit of National Two South as Tonbridge Juddians moved into pole position.

The battle to avoid relegation in National Two North intensified greatly on Saturday as three sides all picked up potentially crucial victories.

This National League season refuses to be dull. All three divisions continue to write their own headlines and as the final stretch moves into vision, there is still a lot to play for.

Round 19 in the National Leagues was billed as one of the most exciting weekends of the season and Saturday certainly didn’t disappoint.

This is a good time to be following the National Leagues and Round 19 is full of sub-plots which will change the dynamic at both ends of the respective tables.

Taunton Titans’ promotion hopes suffered a blow in Round 18 after losing to rivals Henley Hawks.

Caldy maintained their remarkable winning run in National Two North after they recorded their 17th successive victory of the season against Loughborough Students.

One of London Irish’s newest recruits, James Stokes, chatted to Talking Rugby Union about his rise to the Gallagher Premiership via the National Leagues.

Swat away those January blues and settle in for one of the most exciting weekends of National League rugby so far this season.

Tonbridge Juddians, Henley Hawks and Taunton Titans all had to battle to kick off the New Year with victories in National Two South.

An excellent display by Preston Grasshoppers saw them clinch a welcome win in National Two North as they defeated Scunthorpe in Round 17.

Happy New Year to everyone and welcome to the start of a fresh decade in the National Leagues. We preview the action from Round 17 across all three divisions.

With it being the final round of fixtures before the festive break, we have decided to deliver a more condensed review from Round 16 in the National Leagues which included some monumental scorelines and results.

As the Sky Sports advert goes: “Christmas is a time to play a friendly game or two”, but in the National Leagues, there will be no early gifts.

Worcester Warriors have made an encouraging start to the season - and their belief in youth and development is continuing to grow.

Tonbridge Juddians are still leading the way in National Two South after they came from behind to beat Bury St Edmunds.