PREMIER DIVISION
By PHIL HODGSON
THE battle to avoid relegation is hotting up!
Although the bottom two – Dewsbury Moor and Leigh Miners Rangers – will need a minor miracle to escape the drop, it’s anyone’s guess as to who will join them in falling through the trapdoor.
Five sides are level in the dreaded third-bottom spot, including THATTO HEATH CRUSADERS and reigning champions HUNSLET ARLFC.
The Crusaders completed a notable double, after the 42-18 win in south Leeds, with a stunning 28-16 success, despite having Connor Dwyer sent off on 28 minutes for alleged punching.
Thatto were 12-6 ahead at the time, the visitors’ Tommy Corke having crossed in response to early tries by Keane Gilford and Ryan Houghton.