Darlington Mowden Park, Coventry and Blackheath make no mistake
Round Three in National One hit all the elements needed for an action packed rugby weekend as three sides maintained their perfect starts.
Round Three in National One hit all the elements needed for an action packed rugby weekend as three sides maintained their perfect starts.
At this early stage of the season in National Two South, it is always tough to say who will be challenging for promotion come April.
A weekend of derbies in National Two North last Saturday certainly lived up to expectations with high quality rugby on show across this division.
National One is very much back and the drama and excitement still remains.
It was a day where results seemed to be going the way of the ‘favourites’. We should realise by now that in this division, that isn’t always the case.
Let’s be clear. After one full season which contained off the field problems and another campaign which showed snapshots of quality, Tynedale seem to be a side that is now on a mission.
It is one of the most obvious clichés in sport, but a win is a win.
I don’t think there were many ‘shock’ results in National Two South from the opening weekend, but one certainly stood out. Read More
Sometimes the schedule for players and coaches can be unforgiving but as neutrals and followers of National Two North, we have an early season treat on our hands this weekend.
It is always a great feeling to kick off a new season with a victory. That is the priority for every side regardless of what division you are in.