The 1998–99 National League 2 North was the twelfth full season of rugby union within the fourth tier (north) of the English league system.

It is counterpart to National League 2 South, which covers the southern half of the country.

As with the previous season, the battle for the league was very competitive, with Preston Grasshoppers edging out Stourbridge by just 2 points to claim the title and only promotion spot to the 1999–00 National League 1.

[1] Winnington Park would drop to North 1 while Lichfield and Hinckley fell to Midlands 1.

The reason National League 2 North had so many relegation places compared to National League 2 South (3 to 1) was that both of the two teams relegated from the division above were based in the north of the country, requiring more places to accommodate for their arrival the following season.