National League 2N

This is where you will find all of The Rugby Paper’s National League 2N news, interviews, reports, opinion and other content.

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Blaydon

Bournville

Chester

Fylde

Harrogate

Huddersfield

Hull

Hull Ionians

Loughborough Students

Luctonians

Otley

Preston Grasshoppers

Rotherham

Sedgley Park

Sheffield

Sheffield Tigers

Stourbridge

Tynedale

Wharfedale

Tigers put Otley to the sword in victory

22 October 2017 1 comment

By STEVE SMITH Sheffield T …35 Otley …21 SHEFFIELD Tigers made it back-to-back victories after a dominant opening 40 minutes sunk Otley at Dore Moor. […]

Penalty try drama as Stour go clear at top

22 October 2017 0 comments

By PAUL JOANNOU Leicester Lions 13pts Stourbridge…27pts LEICESTER Lions director of rugby Jack Heald hit out at referee Ben Rayner’s decisionmaking after a penalty try […]

Chester are beaten up by Blaydon blitz

22 October 2017 1 comment

By JOHN BRENNAN Blaydon …29 Chester …14 THREE tries in an eightminute purple patch midway through the second half secured a welldeserved win for a […]

Huddersfield run riot on derby day

22 October 2017 0 comments

■ By ANDREW SMITH Huddersfield 43 Wharfedale 27 ADAM Malthouse scored twice as Huddersfield’s sparkling home form continued with a seven-try rout of Wharfedale. In […]

Dale finally lose unbeaten start

22 October 2017 1 comment

■ By ROSS BARNETT S Leicester 25 Tynedale 17 RICKIE Aley hit five penalties and a drop goal as South Leicester ended Tynedale’s winning start […]

Harvey’s double inspires ruthless Hinckley

22 October 2017 1 comment

By TOM GALLAGHER Hinckley…36 Sheffield …22 STEVE HARVEY scored two tries as Hinckley earned a bonus-point win in an enthralling battle with Sheffield at Leicester […]

Home comforts for super Sedgley

22 October 2017 0 comments

By MARK THOMPSON Sedgley Park 31 Luctonians…13 SEDGLEY PARK extended their unbeaten home run with a battling win. On an exciting afternoon, three quick-fire tries […]

Try-fest for Park as the points roll in

15 October 2017 0 comments

■By NICK DOYLE Otley 46 Sedgley Park 57 SEDGLEY Park edged out Otley in a 100-point thriller to deny them a losing point. An early […]

Devon’s a Constant threat for Lions

15 October 2017 0 comments

■By GEOFF VICKRESS Luctonians 3 Leicester L’ns40 A DEVON Constant hattrick for Lions saw them demolish Luctonians after the home side had been dominant in […]

Broadley roars loudest for Tigers

15 October 2017 1 comment

■By MATT COLERIDGE Macclesfield 45 Sheffield Tig 55 MACCLESFIELD came into this off the back of three straight defeats and found themselves in the unfamiliar […]

Robins ensures Sheffield wait for first win

15 October 2017 1 comment

■By ANDREW SMITH Sheffield 14 Chester 24 FOURTEEN points from the boot of fly-half Liam McGovern ensured Chester claimed their first win on the road […]

Chuter is happy to take derby day spoils

15 October 2017 2 comments

■By LEE SIMS Hinckley 36pts South Leicester32pts HINCKLEY claimed derby day bragging rights with a bonus point victory at home to South Leicester in an […]

Perfect start maintained by the Bridge

15 October 2017 0 comments

■By BEN GODDARD Stourbridge 32 Huddersfield 17 STOURBRIDGE continued their perfect start to the season after overcoming a tough test against Huddersfield with an emphatic […]

Walker’s try gets Dale over the line

15 October 2017 0 comments

■By BRIAN TILLEY Tynedale 7 Sale 5 A HIGH-scoring game was expected when second-placed Tynedale entertained Sale in third spot, but points were at a […]

Matavesi’s boot proves decisive

15 October 2017 0 comments

■By ED WILLIAMS Wharfedale 19 Blaydon 27 JOEL Matavesi kicked 17 points to steer Blaydon to victory over Wharfedale. The excellent kicking from stand off […]

Five-star Dale too strong for Tigers

8 October 2017 1 comment

By MAX LOFTUS Sheffield T 10 Tynedale 29 TYNEDALE ran in five tries as they eased to victory over Sheffield in South Yorkshire. The visitors […]

Clinical Collins kicks on in Park success

8 October 2017 0 comments

By TOM GALLAGHER Sedgley P 35 Macclesfield 15 SEDGLEY Park moved up to fourth in the National League Division Two North table following an impressive […]

We’ll take confidence from this, says Keep

8 October 2017 0 comments

By TOM HARLE Sale 21pts Hinckley 6pts SALE laid down a marker at the top of National 2 North with a commanding defeat of third-placed […]

Aley is live and kicking in Leicester victory

8 October 2017 2 comments

By HOLLY HUME S Leicester 35 Sheffield 26 TWOyellow cards were not enough to stop South Leicester from claiming victory over Sheffield. Rickie Aley slotted […]

Dale defeated by battling Chester

8 October 2017 2 comments

By STEVE SMITH Chester 10 Wharfedale 3 CHESTER made it three back-to-back home victories as they overcame struggling Wharfedale at Hare Lane. The margin of […]

Unbeaten Field in Luc after third win

8 October 2017 0 comments

By ANDREW SMITH Huddersfield 32 Luctonians 15 HUDDERSFIELDremain unbeaten in three games following a highly impressive bonus point victory at Lockwood Park. Tries from full-back […]

Lions run riot for second triumph in a row

8 October 2017 0 comments

By ANDY MOORE Leicester L 38 Otley 13 LEICESTER Lions hit six tries in a thumping home win over Otley to make it two wins […]

It’s six of the best for brilliant Bridge

8 October 2017 1 comment

By JOHN BRENNAN Blaydon 11 Stourbridge 40 STOURBRIDGEmade it a sixth consecutive win, picking up another try bonus point in the process, as they proved […]

Field rue missed chances in Otley draw

1 October 2017 0 comments

By NICK DOYLE Otley …………….20 Huddersfield..20 HUDDERSFIELD were left to rue missed first-half chances as Joe Rowntree’s late conversion saw Otley grind out a hard-fought […]

Rubbing Salt into Tigers wounds

1 October 2017 0 comments

Hinckley……….56 Sheffield Tg ….7 By STEVE SMITH HINCKLEY captain and man-of-the-match Alexander Salt scored a hat-trick as his side thrashed Sheffield Tigers at Leicester Road. […]

Knight in shining armour is a hero

1 October 2017 2 comments

By GEOFF VICKRESS Luctonians……17 Blaydon…………..7 LUCTONIANS’ Adam Knight scored at the death to end Blaydon’s second-half resurgence and earn his side a late victory. Knight’s […]

Losing run ends for the plucky Lions

1 October 2017 0 comments

By FRASER SMITH Macclesfield..12 Leicester L……25 LEICESTER LIONS ended a four-match losing streak with this win at Priory Park against 14-man Macclesfield. Great pressure from […]

Five-try Bridge see fine start continue

1 October 2017 0 comments

By BEN GODDARD Stourbridge……..36pts Chester………………12pts STOURBRIDGE continued their faultless start to the season with an emphatic first half which saw them run over four tries […]

Barrett’s kicking is to a tee at Sheffield

1 October 2017 0 comments

By ROGER KEEGAN Sheffield ……10 Wharfedale ..17 SHEFFIELD saw 13 kickable points go begging as Wharfedale triumphed on the road for a vital win at […]

Tynedale maintain perfect record

1 October 2017 0 comments

By BRIAN TILLEY TYNEDALE made it five wins on the bounce as they maintained their 100 per cent start to the season, seeing off one […]

Aley’s super boot punishes Sale

1 October 2017 0 comments

By STEFAN JOSEPH S Leicester ….22 Sale ………………22 A GAME of two halves eventually ended all square as Rickie Aley held his nerve to slot […]

Bennett late show gives Lucs win

24 September 2017 0 comments

By STEVE SMITH Chester …31 Luctonians…15 WINGER Craig Ross scored a superb brace as Chester made it back-toback home wins against Luctonians at Hare Lane. […]

Hudd hit back for maiden victory of season

24 September 2017 0 comments

By ANDREW SMITH Huddersfield.22 Macclesfield.13 HUDDERSFIELD dug deep to record their first win back in the division with a display of sheer determination. Having edged […]

Matt lives the life of Riley with historic try

24 September 2017 1 comment

By MICHAEL JONES Sedgley Park …45pts Hinckley …29pts SEDGLEY Park romped to a home victory against Hinckley as the victors racked up seven tries in […]

On-song Reed finishes Sheffield hopes

24 September 2017 0 comments

By FRASER SMITH Sale …31 Sheffield …17 A LATE flurry of tries handed Sale a second successive victory of the new season as they inflicted […]

Tigers kicked to glory by Ireland

24 September 2017 0 comments

By JOHN HARRISON Sheffield T …29 S Leicester …22 FLY-HALF Mark Ireland inspired Sheffield Tigers to victory over previously unbeaten South Leicester at Dore Moor […]

Leaders continue pace at the top

24 September 2017 1 comment

By ED WILLIAMS Wharfedale …10 Stourbridge…45 STOURBRIDGE gave a display of strong direct running, slick passing and good support to rack up another six-try win […]

Late try keeps Tynedale perfect after four

24 September 2017 0 comments

By PETER HAYES Leicester L… 26 Tynedale … 28 TYNEDALE made it four wins from four in a hardfought game against Leicester Lions, that was […]

Marshall gets his side off the mark

24 September 2017 0 comments

By JOHN BRENNAN Blaydon …35 Otley …24 A TRY in the last minute of normal time by winger Dan Marshall secured a deserved first win […]

Wilson heroics secure win for Hinckley

17 September 2017 0 comments

By GEOFF LIGHTFOOT HINCKLEY won a top-class Midlands derby at Leicester Road, with a penalty in the latter stages of the game proving the difference […]

Silver kicks Lucs to win over Dale

17 September 2017 1 comment

Luctonians 26 Wharfedale 14 By GEOFF VICKRESS LUCTONIANS secured a hard-fought victory with a dogged performance against winless Wharfedale at Mortimer Park in front of […]

Tigers outclassed by ruthless Sale

17 September 2017 0 comments

Sale 52 Sheffield T 15 By TOM GALLAGHER SALE moved up to sixth place in the National League Division Two North table after a comprehensive […]

Brilliant Barker inspires Blues to victory

17 September 2017 0 comments

Macclesfield 41 Blaydon 15 By MATT COLERIDGE A LATE flurry of tries helped Macclesfield down Blaydon and register another victory in an impressive campaign so […]

Clegg hails spirit after Otley hold off Chester

17 September 2017 1 comment

Otley 31pts Chester 16pts By NICK DOYLE OTLEYwithstood a second half resurgence by Chester to come out comfortable winners in West Yorkshire. Tries from Joe […]

Backs the difference as

17 September 2017 0 comments

Sheffield 17 Stourbridge 38 By ANDREW SMITH Bridge triumph STOURBRIDGE chalked up their third bonus point win on the bounce to remain unbeaten with a […]

Parker the hero in drama at the Dale

17 September 2017 0 comments

By BRIAN TILLEY LEAGUE leaders Tynedale maintained their 100 per cent record – but newly- promoted Huddersfield gave them a scare. Trailing 22-7 at halftime, […]

South battle back for thrilling victory

17 September 2017 1 comment

S Leicester 47 Sedgley Pk 37 By ANDY MOORE SOUTH Leicester came from behind in a highscoring thriller to beat Sedgley Park. After being behind […]

Late Bennett kick gives Chester win

10 September 2017 0 comments

By STEVE SMITH Chester…25 Macclesf’d …22 CHESTER’S substitute fly-half Callum Bennett kicked a late penalty to secure a narrow home victory over Macclesfield. The hosts […]

Skipper Holmes inspires Tigers to triumph

10 September 2017 0 comments

By NICK BRADLEY Sheffield Ts …22 Sheffield …18 CAPTAIN Ryan Holmes scored the decisive try as Tigers came from behind to beat their local rivals […]

Holford joy after Lions tamed in derby win

10 September 2017 1 comment

By ANDY MOORE SOUTH Leicester head coach Michael Holford was ecstatic to get revenge for two derbyday defeats last season, as his side defeated local […]