National League 2

Birmingham and Solihull can close the gap between themselves and Old Redcliffians if they can defeat the Bristol outfit at Scotland Lane this weekend.

South Leicester’s National Two North survival bid will receive a massive boost if they can get past local rivals Leicester Lions this weekend.

Rams RFC claimed their 11th successive National Two South victory following a convincing win against Birmingham and Solihull.

Hull Ionians, Chester and Hinckley all suffered defeats in Round 15 in National Two North as the promotion race took another twist.

This weekend, Henley Hawks will be keen to maintain their fine form when they host Old Albanian as they continue to hunt down a top two spot in National Two South.

Chester are only four points behind Hull Ionians heading into Round 15 as they look to remain on the coattails of the league leaders and stay in the promotion places in National Two North.

Birmingham and Solihull and Old Redcliffians gave themselves a boost in Round 14 as both secured victories to increase their survival chances in National Two South.

National Two North league leaders Hull Ionians were on the verge of successive defeats, but two late tries against Macclesfield saw them rescue a victory.

Rams RFC can extend their winning run to 10 matches in National Two South when they host Clifton in Round 14.

National Two North leaders Hull Ionians will be looking to bounce straight back from their loss to Preston Grasshoppers when Macclesfield visit Brantingham Park on Saturday.

Saracens are now the only team in the Gallagher Premiership with a 100 per cent record as Exeter Chiefs fell to their first defeat of the campaign against Harlequins on Friday night.

Rams RFC and Canterbury maintained their impressive form in National Two South following victories over Redruth and Old Albanian, respectively.

Hull Ionians failed to clock up their ninth consecutive victory as they were beaten by an impressive Preston Grasshoppers at Lightfoot Green.

This week, London Irish’s Josh McNally spoke to TRU and discussed his difficult end to 2017, the unique route he took into rugby, the importance of the lower tiers and the Exiles’ Premiership ambitions.

Rams RFC will be hoping to extend their winning run in National Two South when they travel to the Recreation Ground to face Redruth on Saturday.

With Hull Ionians currently sitting pretty at the summit of National Two North, the attention in Round 13 will be directly below them as the race for a top two spot intensifies.

Canterbury have moved up to second in National Two South following a narrow bonus-point win over promotion rivals Henley Hawks.

Peterborough Lions held on for a vital win over relegation rivals Macclesfield in National Two North to enhance their survival chances.

Henley Hawks and Canterbury have dazzled in recent weeks and both of the promotion candidates clash at Dry Leas on Saturday in National Two South.

The final round of fixtures in November take place this Saturday, with the battle at the wrong end of the table grabbing the headlines.