National League 2

In a year which entertained and served up drama right to the very end, the National Two season once again delivered across both divisions.

The final fixtures of the 2017/18 National League season were completed over the weekend and both matches were significant.

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Matt Williams’ side sealed a place in the third tier after a pulsating victory over Sedgley Park

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The National League season may be over for clubs up and down the country, but there are teams who still have fixtures remaining and there is also the small matter of relegation to be decided in National Two North.

Barnstaple and Wimbledon have both been relegated from National Two South while Old Redcliffians and London Irish Wild Geese survived the drop on the final day of the season.

Sale FC secured the National Two North title with a battling victory over Leicester Lions in the Midlands.

Barnstaple and Wimbledon will meet at Pottington Road on Saturday as both sides aim to avoid relegation to the fifth tier of English rugby.

Sale FC have one final hurdle to overcome as they aim to clinch the National Two North title when they visit Leicester Lions this weekend.

A resolute Cinderford came from behind to seal promotion to National One following a battling victory over Bury St Edmunds.

Wharfedale are out of the relegation zone in National Two North following a dramatic fightback against Tynedale.

National Two South league leaders Cinderford meet Bury St Edmunds this weekend with the Gloucestershire side on the verge of clinching promotion to National One.

With the National Two North season heading towards a thrilling climax, Round 29 is set to deliver fireworks at both ends of the table.

Old Redcliffians have moved out of the relegation places after victory over rivals Barnstaple in National Two South.

Wharfedale put six tries past Hinckley in Round 28 to seal a crucial victory which leaves them three points off safety in National Two North.

Five of the bottom six in National Two South are still battling to stay in this division and on Saturday afternoon, the survival picture will become clearer as we enter the climax of a thrilling campaign.

Wharfedale’s chances of staying in National Two North could disappear if they are unable to get a positive result against Hinckley at the Avenue in Round 28.

Chinnor ran in seven tries as they beat Taunton Titans to secure a top two finish in National Two South.

Sale FC stayed at the summit of National Two North after a gritty and determined victory over Chester at Heywood Road.