National League 2

It would be easy to select a National Two South Team of the Season which is completely dominated by Rams RFC, but after a superb campaign, there is more than another talent across the division to choose from.

Hull Ionians secured an immediate return to National One after clinching the National Two North title while Chester finished just four points behind in second after a wonderful season.

Tynedale Director of Rugby Ben Woods believes backrow Tom Marshall can make his mark for Scotland in the upcoming World Rugby U20 Championship in Argentina.

Ollie Fox admits England have their sights set on gaining revenge over Ireland when the teams meet in the World U20 Championship.

Ampthill and District, Hull Ionians and Rams RFC were crowned champions of their respective leagues last month but attention has already turned to the start of the 2019/20 season after the National League fixtures were announced.

The dust has now settled on another wonderful season in the fourth tier of English rugby and there was no shortage of drama in both National Two North and National Two South.

Canterbury clinched promotion to National One for the first time in their history as they came from behind to defeat Chester in the National Two play-off.

Chris Heal previews the 2018/19 National Two Play-Off as Canterbury take on Chester for a place in National One.

National Two South champions Rams RFC secured their 28th win of a remarkable campaign as they beat play-off contenders Canterbury.

Chester prepared for their National Two play-off with a dramatic win over Preston Grasshoppers on the final day of the season.

Canterbury will be looking forward to their National Two play-off at the start of May, but first they conclude the domestic campaign by hosting National Two South champions Rams RFC.

Chester will be looking to maintain their excellent recent form when they travel to Preston Grasshoppers on the final day of the National Two North season.

Canterbury secured a place in the National Two play-off as the City Men made it 11 wins in a row against Barnes.

Hull Ionians have been promoted to National One after clinching the National Two North league title against Leicester Lions.

Canterbury will look to confirm their place in the National Two play-off when they face Barnes in Round 29 this weekend.

National Two North leaders Hull Ionians can secure an immediate return to National One when Leicester Lions head to Brantingham Park on Saturday.

Rams RFC have clinched the National Two South title and automatic promotion to the third tier of English rugby following their victory over Clifton.

Chester’s top two aspirations were dented in Round 28 as Sedgley Park produced a superb display to defeat the National Two North promotion hopefuls.

Rams RFC travel to Clifton on Saturday afternoon knowing that if they win at Station Road, then promotion to National One will be confirmed.

Chester can take yet another step towards a top two finish in National Two North if they can clinch a positive result against an in-form Sedgley Park in Round 28.