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'In a perverse, masochistic sort of way, it is exciting!': Rollercoaster of emotions expected on tense final-day

Two of Bishop's Stortford, Leicester Lions, Taunton Titans and Cinderford will be relegated from National One while in National Two, there is a title to be won and survival on the line.

A champion weekend - Chinnor, Esher and Dings claim promotion but for some, it all rests on the final day

Chinnor, Esher and Dings Crusaders clinched their respective titles while fights for survival go to the wire.

Luke Arscott Exclusive: It is surreal to find ourselves here - It is probably one of the biggest games in the club’s history

After a mixed start to the season, Arscott has led Dings Crusaders to the brink of National One and they can clinch promotion in Round 25.

Chinnor and Dings on the edge, and quintet of teams boost their survival hopes

Promotion is within touching distance for the National One and National Two West league leaders.

The first page of the final chapter: Prepare for a breathless conclusion to the National League Rugby campaign

Title races and relegation battles are still alive going into April so how will the final month unfold?

Narratives in National League Rugby title races change as Round 23 serves up plot twists

It was a significant weekend at the top while Bishop’s Stortford, Billingham and Newport (Salop) ignited their survival bids.

How Leeds Tykes and Rotherham Titans have taken each other to new heights in relentless National Two North title race

Leeds Tykes and Rotherham Titans meet on Saturday with just five points separating the leading pair.

Leicester Lions and Worthing battle to valuable victories while Dings pressure sends them top

This was a potentially pivotal weekend for Leicester Lions and Worthing in their respective fights for survival.

George Makepeace-Cubitt Interview: 'You don’t expect it when you’re not linked with a Premiership team'

Rams RFC's Makepeace-Cubitt is the only player in England's Under-20s squad not connected to a Premiership club.

Why Round 22 in National League Rugby could define the hopes for those battling against the drop

Crucial games in National One as well as in National Two North and West will impact the relegation picture.

Anything but predictable - Round 21 delivers latest twists with National League season set for fascinating finish

Fine margins separate the title challengers while the scrap for survival in National One changed direction once again.

National League Rugby season enters pivotal stage with plenty still to play for

It's time to dust off the abacus, scroll through fixture lists and bite those fingernails. The run-in to the 2023/24 campaign begins.

Tomás Appleton: Cherishing his time in Darlington, the importance of life experiences and Portugal

Portugal's captain, whose journey includes a year in the National Leagues, has urged the next generation of 'Os Lobos' players to experience what life is like abroad.

A visit to Sale Sharks where National League Rugby has played - and continues to play - its part

The links with Sale FC - as well as relationships in the North-West - provide regular opportunities for Sharks' younger players.

Cinderford 'clinch vital victory' and delight for Dings as National Two West title race could go the distance

The latest side to boost their survival hopes in National One were Cinderford with Hull Ionians doing similar in National Two North.

Luctonians vs Dings Crusaders headlines as National League Rugby run-in starts to come into view

All eyes are on the National Two West title race while elsewhere, promotion battles are ready for their latest chapter.

Blackheath dent Chinnor hopes, Stortford success sparks survival bid and Dons deliver perfect response

Surprise results and winning streaks came together to create yet another excellent round of National League Rugby.

No Six Nations. No Problem. Come and join National League Rugby for Round 19

With the absence of the Six Nations, the National Leagues are where you can get your rugby fix this weekend.

Taunton produce 'best performance of season' while it is honours even between Hull Ionians and Billingham

The Titans were note-perfect against Sedgley Park while the fight for security in National Two North is no clearer.

Jacob Oliver Interview: 'Especially playing in the front-row, I need minutes - Tynedale have allowed me to do that'

The contribution of National League Rugby is prominent across England's U20s Six Nations squad.

Focus unchanged for those towards the bottom of National League Rugby

At the risk of repeating ourselves, the battles at the bottom do continue to grab the headlines but in National Two West, it could be a crucial period for that particular title race.

Sides aiming for survival serve up excellent spectacles in Round 17 of National League Rugby

A cluster of teams all claimed precious victories as they bid to stay in National One and National Two.

Is Round 17 'season-defining' for teams fighting to beat the drop in National League Rugby?

With seemingly big games to come over the next couple of weeks in both National One and Two, victories could carry an extra significance.

Freezing conditions impact Round 16 but late drama lights up National League Rugby title races

Dramatic finishes in National One and National Two East meant it was still a significant Saturday of action despite 16 fixtures being postponed.

National League Rugby: Opportunity to find form is evident as Round 16 rolls into town

The final third of the National League Rugby season is nearly here and teams will want to begin generating some momentum.

'We needed that win badly' : Crucial victories for teams looking to move away from danger in National League Rugby

The jeopardy of National League Rugby is why we love levels three and four.

National League Rugby is back open for business so how will the second half of the season play out?

Levels three and four were left perfectly poised heading into the Christmas break and a full complement of fixtures returns this weekend.

Jake Armstrong Exclusive: I got to a point where I had lost the love for the game - but Wharfedale has helped me recapture that

Stepping down to National Two North and returning to the Yorkshire Dales is proving to be an ideal match.

Chinnor go top and Christmas comebacks bring curtain down on 2023

All eyes were on the summit of National One as Chinnor outfought local rivals Rams while a flurry of fightbacks meant the season of goodwill was absent on derby weekend.

Chinnor vs Rams: Incredible rivalry set for latest episode as National One's top two headline Round 14

A local derby, second vs first, a record crowd expected - The latest instalment of Chinnor against Rams has all the ingredients.

Esher seize chance to go top, National One beautifully poised and handful of clubs claim much-needed wins

The EEEs are in seventh heaven + the outcome of Round 13 means we are set for a cracking final weekend before the Christmas break.

Halfway point in season feels like significant staging post across the board

Round 13 of National League Rugby sees some potentially pivotal games taking place, and they could have a bearing on what is to come in 2024.

Plummeting temperatures disrupt Round 12 but there was no freeze on the gripping action

Rams vs Plymouth Albion headlined National One while the flurry of postponements in National Two East saw just the top two on duty.

Welcome to December: A month which could make or break the second half of the season for some

There are just three more rounds to go before National League Rugby takes a break for Christmas.

Changing pictures elsewhere but Leeds Tykes and Luctonians continue status quo

Shifts at the bottom of National One and the summit of National Two East make for an interesting lead up to Christmas.

John Okafor Exclusive: Huge National League clash, Rotherham's resurgence and the 'uncomfortable truth' of racism in rugby

The Rotherham lock discusses a range of subjects ahead of meeting with Leeds Tykes.

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