IN THE top-of-the-table clash, Otley extend their lead coming from behind to beat second-place Billingham at Greenwood Road and remain the only unbeaten side.
In the opening half, Billingham went in at half-time 11-10 ahead through a try from Alfie Lawson to add to two early penalties from Peter Evans. David Preston-Routlege crossed for Otley, converted by Joe Rowntree, who also slotted a penalty. In the second period, Otley took control and through further tries from Ben Waddington and Mike Law plus a second penalty from Rowntree ran out winners 16-23. With other results in the top echelon not going their way, Billingham now slip back to fourth.