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National Conference Rugby League: Millom Make Playoff Final As 150th Celebrations Continue

By Robert Haile

The National Conference Leagues is whittling down as two divisions set playoff final dates.

In the Premier Division Cumbria’s involvement in the division finished as Kells lost 32-18 at Wigan St Patricks on Saturday, September 16 and Wath Brow Hornets played out a nail biting 10-11 defeat at home to Siddal on OURLEAGUE.

Rochdale Mayfield set up a match against Siddal after a 22-6 win over Thatto Heath Crusaders on Tuesday, September 19.

The top two meet on Saturday, September 23, with a place in the Grand Final at stake as League Winners Hunslet ARLFC host West Hull and Rochdale Mayfield face Siddal.

Premier Division Results

Wath Brow Hornets 10-11 Siddal

Wigan St Patricks 32-18 Kells

Rochdale Mayfield 22-6 Thatto Heath Crusaders

Premier Division Table

  1. C – Hunslet ARLFC – 38
  2. West Hull – 36
  3. Rochdale Mayfield – 32
  4. Wath Brow Hornets – 31
  5. Siddal – 21
  6. Thatto Heath Crusaders – 20
  7. York Acorn – 19
  8. Lock Lane – 19
  9. Kells – 18
  10. R – Leigh Miners Rangers – 12
  11. R – Wigan St Patricks – 10
  12. R – Hull Dockers – 8

It all comes down it one game in Division One after Heworth beat Skirlaugh 34-0 and Oulton Raiders came away with a 12-28 win at Stanningley on Saturday, September 16.

The playoff final on Saturday, September 23, between Heworth and Oulton Raiders will be live on the OURLEAGUE as the pair look to join West Bowling and Egremont Rangers in the Premier Division.

Division One Results

Stanningley 12-28 Oulton Raiders

Heworth 34-0 Skirlaugh

Division One Table

  1. C – West Bowling – 34
  2. Egremont Rangers – 30
  3. Heworth – 26
  4. Stanningley – 25
  5. Oulton Raiders – 23
  6. Skirlaugh – 22
  7. Clock Face Miners – 19
  8. Crosfields – 18
  9. Ince Rose Bridge – 13
  10. R – Pilkington Recs – 9
  11. R – Thornhill Trojans – 1

In Division Two their were plenty of eyes on the result of Saddleworth Rangers – Myton Warriors game on Saturday, September 16.

A win for Myton would have relegated Barrow Island due to points difference while a victory for Saddleworth Rangers would put them in the playoffs.

In a high scoring game Saddleworth Rangers ran out 30-20 winners relegating Myton Warriors and taking the last playoff place at Dewsbury Celtic expense.

With the final place sorted out Woolston Rovers will be waiting in the final after a close 20-18 win against Wigan St Judes in the other playoff game.

The second semifinal takes place on Saturday, September 23, as Shaw Cross Sharks will host Saddleworth Rangers.

Division Two Results

Woolston Rovers 20-18 Wigan St Judes

Saddleworth Rangers 30-20 Myton Warriors

Division Two Table

  1. C – Waterhead Warriors – 40
  2. P – Dewsbury Moor Maroons – 32
  3. Shaw Cross Sharks – 29
  4. Woolston Rovers – 24
  5. Wigan St Judes – 22
  6. Saddleworth Rangers – 22
  7. Dewsbury Celtic – 20
  8. Normanton Knights – 19
  9. Barrow Island – 19
  10. R – Myton Warriors – 17
  11. R – Milford – 10
  12. R – East Leeds – 8

The Division Three playoff final has been decided as Millom were put through as Beverley were unable to raise a team.

Drighlington having made a late run lost 36-10 at Leigh East on Saturday, September 16.

The final will take place at Millom who will be looking to sign off their 150th anniversary with a playoff final win and promotion against Leigh East

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Division Three Results

Leigh East 36-10 Drighlington

Millom H-W Beverley

Division Three Table

  1. C – Oldham St Annes – 28
  2. P – Ellenborough – 28
  3. Millom – 26
  4. Leigh East – 26
  5. Drighlington – 17
  6. Beverley – 15
  7. Bentley – 15
  8. Eastmoor Dragons – 12
  9. Hensingham – 7
  10. Seaton Rangers – 6