Sat 08/11/25

[Differ Lid]

Ok let's get this started

Alnwick vs Middlesbrough

Only see 1 winner here, Alnwick to bounce back straight away and I imagine in some style
Alnwick Win

Blaydon vs Kendal

Home advantage after the rest week to be a big factor in this. Giving Blaydon a needed win
Blaydon Win

Cleckheaton vs York

Well this is the game of the day. I was expecting a stronger looking York side given the names on teamsheets for the last 2 weeks. But not to be. Home advantage agains
Cleckheaton Win

Harrogate vs Ilkley

Big test of Ilkleys credentials away at Harrogate. They will score some points but yet again home advantage to be the deciding factor.
Harrogate Win Blaydon

Penrith vs Sandal

Possibly see a pattern emerging but this isn't going to be a nice trip to the lakes for Sandal
Penrith Win

Driffield vs Heath

I'm sure most people are backing the unbeaten Heath to continue the winning ways and understandably. But I think the win against Alnwick, home advantage and the confidence of a side who appear to be developing really well gives the Woldsmen the edge
Driffield Win 

[Bin Juice]

Alnwick vs Middlesbrough

Alnwick to win comfortably here.
Alwnick

Blaydon vs Kendal
Blaydon on the plastic should put a few points past Kendal.
Blaydon

Cleckheaton vs York
Agree with differ. Weak side and Cleckheaton are at home so I'm going with them.
Cleckheaton

Harrogate vs Ilkley
Close game here I expect, unless the pitch is a bog.
Harrogate just

Penrith vs Sandal
Long trip for Sandal and Penrith on their plastic. Could be a long day for Sandal.
Penrith

Driffield vs Heath
I'd like to say Driffield but I think Heath will have too much and see the game out. That's not to say Driffield won't be close.
Heath

[upfront]

Alnwick vs Middlesbrough - Middlesborough win

Blaydon vs Kendal - Blaydon win

Cleckheaton vs York - Cleckheaton win

Harrogate vs Ilkley - Harrogate win

Penrith vs Sandal - Penrith win

Driffield vs Heath - Driffield win

[Pristine Shorts]

Alnwick v Boro - home win, just based on form.

Blaydon v Kendal - ditto, plus awful pitch advantage.

Cleck v York - Cleck to land their first win and doom York.

Driffield v Heath - why are Driffield always quoted last ? Irritating ! Heath, I'm afraid.

Harrogate v Ilkley - the Dalesmen's toughest yet. History to repeat itself with a narrow away win.

Penrith v Sandal - comfortable home win.

[Differ Lid]

Heath were outstanding today. Played some fantastic rugby, and hands down the best side seen this season and in a lot of seasons in this league. Well organised, power and speed.
They have what it takes to win this league and on today's showing they are going to take some stopping.

[backrowbandit]

I did think your prediction was a tad optimistic Differ Lid!

You did better than Donny P.....

[Bin Juice]

Sick of agreeing with Differ, but Heath are the best side in this league from what I've seen.

Didn't expect Middlesbrough to run Alnwick so close.

Certainly didn't expect Sandal to win or win that big!

Blaydon result expected.

Cleck did a number on York. Great to see. Was there any repercussions from York's coach red card the other week?

Knew Harrogate would sneak it.

Week off then back to it. Looking forward to the run up to Christmas!

[Kellythorpe]

Considering how dominent Heath were in this game, Driffield will be pleased they got a 4 try bonus point. Heath were big, aggressive, fast and a good kicking game via Johnson. They look like a promotion team. Far too big and fast for Driffield but great credit to the home side for their tackling and to have the spirit to get the bonus point. There won't be many sides to score 4 tries against Heath. Heath played some great rugby.