Yorkshire Rugby

Brid -7
Vandals +7
OO's +7
Ripon -7
Roundhegians +7
North +7

The Glove Mans Predictions

Hullensians vs Harrogate Pythons - Hull seem to still be low on fight and Harrogate put a good performance on in there last. However my gloves are tingling and tell me a upset is on the cards here. Honestly a hard one to call. Going bold Hull +7

Keighley vs Wath Upon Dearne - Should be game of the round and if Keighley can get a result will be the difference between the two at the top. I thought Keighley would have put up more of a fight against Dinnington a few rounds ago and really unsure how this will end. Should be a great match especially on the magic carpet playing into Keighleys strengths. I wouldn't be shocked with an upset but sticking with Wath +7

Leodiensian vs Goole - Sticking to my guns. Leos are shit. Goole +7

Old Rishworthian vs Dinnington - Dinnington have been a bit leaky in defense this season and i think Rish have been hard to beat at home this season. Think this will be tighter than table suggests in fairness to rish. Also depends on how many beers and chocolates the Dinno big boys put down over the long weekend. Sticking with Dinno in a close one. Dinnington -7.

Wensleydale vs Beverley - Dale seemed to have fallen off a cliff in the weeks leading up to Easter. Hopefully they have reconnected over the break and do something. Going with home advantage but not convinced especially with Beverley putting on a good game against Rish in their last. Dale -7

West Leeds vs Yarnbury - Think this could be a smokey for a possible game of the round. Could be a decent match up. However as has been proven through the season the want to be pilots seem to really struggle on a heavy pitch and West Leeds is just about as heavy as it gets. Going West Leeds by a try or two. West Leeds +7

Summary
At the end of the day rugby is the winner.

Yours in rugby,
The Glove Man

Bramley Phoenix v Brid, I can understand Brid will want 5 points but Bramley did well away,so at home Bramley-7 win.
Halifax v Vandals- Vandals +7
Ossett v Ensians +7 Otley
Ripon v HLH - home advantage Ripon -7
Roundheigns v Bees - Roundheigns-7
Northallerton v Baildon- Baildon-7

A lot of similar predictions this week so I'm throwing a wild one in - sorry Locked.

BP v Brid - Brid+7
Halifax v Vandals - Vandals-7
Ossett v OO's - O's+7
Ripon v HLH - draw
Hegians v B&B - Hegians+7
North v Baildon - North+7

Old Brods v Donny P – Brods Win and Good luck to Donny on rebuilding for next season, suspect any of the clubs in NE2 would be in the same position if they lost the number of key players donny did over last off season.

Old Crocs v Morley – Crocs needing a win and hoping weth beat ponty to get home game in the sword of damaclease relegation play off. Could see this meaning more to them and at home so going for a crocs win.

Pocklington V Moortown – Pock to take the win.

Scarborough v Brad Salem – Best of luck to scarbs for next season think that step up would be tough for any of the teams in our league but Scarbs probable have the best infrastructure to make it stick so good luck to them. Scarb win

Wetherby v Pontefract – At least the maths is simple whoever loses is in the play off with Crocs for the drop to Y1. As always backing our lads wetherby win.

Selby v M&N – local derby coin toss as to the result im going to buck the trend and go for Malton win.

Interesting foot note that i think highlights how close our league has been this season. Wetherby and Ponty the two teams fighting to avoid the relegation play off have both played the champions scarborough within the last few weeks. Despite both of them losing it could have gone either way in both games With wetherby losing by 2 points and Ponty by 5. Good luck to everyone for what remains of the season and hope to see the majority of you all again next season.

I suspect these fixtures will not be easy to predict. A number of teams have nothing to play for on the final day and therefore we can probably expect some squad rotation with the opportunity to blood new faces.

Old Brods v Donny P – can't see anything other than Donny ending the season winless and Brods securing 3rd place for the play offs.

Old Crocs v Morley – always a tight affair regardless of league positions. Both teams have little to play for with Crocs consigned to a relegation play off whilst Morley have cemented a 4th place finish. Backing Morley to come away with 4 points.

Pocklington V Moortown – think Pock will have too much up front for Town who seem to have faded at the back end of the season.

Scarborough v Brad Salem – congratulations to Scarborough on the league title and promotion to N1. They will want to finish on a high and i think they will get the job done. It's a tough leap to the league above as we often see promoted teams coming straight back down the following year so will be following with interest. Some very long road trips ahead for them.

Wetherby v Pontefract – two teams with everything to play for. I favour Wetherby if they are at full strength, however, Ponte are always a tough side to beat. I think there will only be a few points in this either way.

Selby v M&N – Selby need the win to guarantee play offs and they should get it done at home.

I can't argue with anything scooby has said,a very accurate picture of how Heath played out the game!

Old Brods v Donny P – Big home win for Old Brods, hoping Donny Phoenix can regroup and rebuild for next season.

Old Crocs v Morley – The small pitch won't suit Morley and I'm expecting the game closer that league positions would suggest. Morley to scrape a  win but no bonus points.

Pocklington V Moortown – Pocklington comfortable home win to end Moortown's hopes of a playoff place.

Scarborough v Brad Salem – Scarborough to end their championship season with a bonus point win. League champions, promoted and team of the season. As Selby and Pontefract found the league above is tough but I think Scarborough have the resources to compete in North East 1.

Wetherby v Pontefract –MOTD for me a very close game which could go either way. Much will depend on how strong the Pontefract team is, Pontefract have a small squad and will need to be at full strength to have a chance. If Pontefract are at full strength then just a Pontefract win, If not Wetherby.

Selby v M&N – Selby win to give them a place in the promotion playoffs.

Right then all, final weekend is upon us. (League that is)

Just like to point out think it's been an excellent season, with Scarborough rightly being crowned. I also think it's been competitive thereafter with some surprising results throughout the season.

Naturally a lot to play for this weekend at both ends of the table.


Brods vs Donny - will brods implode like they did last year against Donny on the last game of the season? Donny to throw the kitchen sink to get their first win of the season? Hard to see anything other than a home win here. Brods -7

Pock vs Moortown - tightly contested game here. Pock Safe in second but with a bit of 7's hangover. Town will be looking to hang on to their 5th spot. To then play pock again next week! Moortown +7

Scarbs vs $al€m - while Salem will be on the hunt for a play off place, I can't see anything other than a home win. Scarbs will want to see their season off with a bang after the Donny debacle. Scarbs -7

Selby vs M&N - GOTW - with how tight it is in and around that 5th play off spot both teams raring to go in a North Yorkshire derby. Granted results need to go the right way. Wanting a M&N win here but think it will be a home win. Selby + 7

Old Crocs vs Morley - crocs will be fighting for a home play off at the bottom end of the table. Morley wanting that home play off and brods to slip. Think crocs will show enough grit like last years end of season game. Crocs +7

Wetherby vs Ponte - could be another GOTW here. Ponte to crumble at the final hurdle and a comfortable Wetherby win in my eyes. Wetherby-7

No real surprises in store this week, end of season run in looks straight forward.

Bramley Phoenix v Bridlington - Brid +7  Promotion in their sights, no chance of a slip up here, 5 points a must
Halifax v Halifax Vandals - Vandals +7   As long as the Vans get the journey out of their legs
Ossett v Old Otliensians - OO +7   5 points should be a stroll
Ripon v Huddersfield Laund Hill - Ripon -7   If the crowd plays their role, should just get over the line
Roundhegians v Bradford & Bingley - Hegian's +7   The bees are now in free fall as their regular 7 is broken
Northallerton v Baildon - North +7      Home advantage and superior forwards will make it easy