National League 2

National Two South league leaders Taunton Titans made it nine wins in a row following a hard-fought victory over Clifton.

Stourbridge stretched their lead at the top of National Two North, but had to withstand a second-half fightback before beating Sedgley Park in the Midlands.

Ahead of Round Nine in the National Leagues, Talking Rugby Union previews this Saturday's fixtures as teams look to end October on a high.

Taunton Titans remain top of National Two South as they battled to victory over Canterbury at Hyde Park.

A superb display of kicking from South Leicester steered them to victory against Tynedale, who saw their 100 per cent start to the season come to an end.

We watched three live games of rugby this week. We started the iconic Recreation Ground to watch Bath University play Loughborough University; a key part of our #UniRugby coverage alongside BUCS.

League leaders Taunton Titans will be aiming to maintain their 100 per cent start to the season when they host Canterbury this weekend.

Stourbridge and Tynedale both travel to Leicester in Round Eight as the top two in this division aim to continue their 100 per cent starts to the season when they take on Leicester Lions and South Leicester.

Bury St Edmunds and Tonbridge Juddians gave the top two in National Two South a fright before finally being edged out in their respective Round Seven clashes.

Blaydon registered a much needed victory against fellow strugglers Wharfedale thanks to an inspired performance from Joe Matavasi.

Old Redcliffians and London Irish Wild Geese may well be approaching Round Seven in National Two South knowing a result this weekend could help shape the rest of their season.

Tynedale will come into the second weekend of October in a positive mood after a faultless start to the season, but they face a tough challenge in Round Seven against Sale FC.

Taunton Titans ran in 13 tries as they thrashed Worthing Raiders to go top of National Two South.

Stourbridge produced a commanding display on their way to securing their sixth successive victory of the season as they beat Blaydon.

The gap between National Leagues and the Premiership seems to be closing; or is it?

Chinnor will aiming to become the first side to inflict a defeat on league leaders Cinderford this weekend as two of the top three sides clash at Dockham Road in Round Six.

Stourbridge and Tynedale will be hoping to take their opportunities this weekend as they aim to extend their winning streaks to six matches.

A last-gasp penalty from Cinderford’s James Moffat clinched a narrow victory for the early league leaders over Redingensians, which continued their perfect start to the campaign.

The top two in National Two North, Stourbridge and Tynedale, ended September exactly the same why they started the month as both sides secured victories.

TRU takes looks ahead to Round Five of the National Leagues as we enter the final weekend of the month.