National Two (North) in 2026-27
How has the new system of play-offs affected National Two (North) ahead of the release of the 2026-27 fixtures in the next few weeks? Tynedale, who finished the 2025-26 season in 2nd place, were looking for promotion back to National One and had ground advantage over an aspiring Oundle club based in Peterborough who had finished runners up in N2 (East). But against some predictions, the Midlanders came through in a 20-29 performance. So Tyne stay in N2(N) whilst Oundle move on to challenge Birmingham Moseley for a place in National One. Another excellent win on the road was by Harrogate who visited Rossendale with a place in N2(N) next season up for grabs. The Yorkshire club was always in