For the seventh time this season, Stockport let a half-time lead slip as Leicester Lions came from behind to win 47-10 in National League 2 North at Headlands Road.
There has been a remarkable turn of events in National Two South. Dorking looked set for a play-off place, but now that is under serious threat whilst the fight for survival is closer than ever.
Stockport put in an excellent performance against title challenging Hull Ionians to earn a late losing bonus point in a 24-19 National League 2 North defeat.
Unlike, in National Two South the title race is still well and truly on in this section of the league. The race to finish in the top three took another twist this weekend and so did the relegation battle as the tension and pressure is starting to build rapidly.
The league title looks done and dusted in National Two South, with the play-off spot almost secured for this season. The real drama is happening at the bottom of the table as teams fight for their National Two lives.
Stockport once again let a half-time lead slip as Huddersfield scored two tries in eight second half minutes to help them on their way to a 26-11 win in National League 2 North.
Round 23 in the National Two North saw more tension and drama slowly bubbling to the surface. Ampthill stayed two clear at the top as Hull Ionians saved a five point win, Sedgley Park took a big step towards a top three finish whilst Hull moved out of the relegation zone.
Round 23 saw some great performances across the board in National Two South. Henley Hawks increased their lead at the top of the table whilst Taunton’s hopes of a promotion place increased.
Henley Hawks remain top of the league as Dorking keep pace, Chinnor slip out of the top four whilst the fight for survival continues. Here is what happened in Round 22 in National League Two South and also Talking Rugby Union looks ahead to Round 23 of action.
Ampthill stay top as Hull Ionians return to winning ways, Sedgley Park are roaring back into life and the Luctonians seal a huge win in their fight to avoid the drop. Here is the round-up from an enthralling week of National Two North rugby as well as a look ahead to this weekend’s matches.
Five tries from the Luctonians consigned Stockport to a 31-20 National League Two North defeat at Mortimer Park and their 12th away loss of the season.
We are now getting to the business end of the season and the title race is starting to carry a bit of pace. Talking Rugby Union takes a look at who is in the hunt for silverware and promotion this season in both National Two leagues.
The game of the season for many Sedgley Park Tigers supporters saw their team take on league leaders Hull Ionians and produce a performance worthy of a higher league.
Hull Ionians took a massive step towards the title with their win against Ampthill, Huddersfield continued their amazing start to 2015 as Preston Grasshoppers and Stourbridge both picked up vital victories. Here is what happened in Round 20 of National League Two Division North as well as what is coming up this weekend.
This was a big weekend for Henley Hawks. With them just about beating Cambridge, they heard that Dorking only managed a draw against the Cornish All Blacks, putting the Hawks in the driving seat for the title.