Queensbury recorded their third Premier Division win of the season with a nail-biting 2-0 success at Park Amateurs.

The bottom-of-the-table relegation battle was fiercely contested with both defences well on top throughout the game.

The first half ended all square and it was the trusty boot of youngster Tom Middleton, who was standing in at full back for the injured Steven Eyles, which gave Bury the valuable league points with a penalty.

Wingman Craig Hanson and prop Darren Wilkinson were outstanding for Queensbury in a tension-packed second half.

Victoria Rangers took an early lead at top-of-the-table Ovenden thanks to a splendid try from their exciting young prospect, wingman Damien Smith.

The home side, however, used the slope to their advantage to change ends 20-4 up. The Vics hit back strongly under the inspired captain and stand off Mick Sigston to score two cracking tries from second row forward Mick Glenn.

Scrum half Karl Wroe made no mistake with the extras to put the Rangers firmly in the hunt but the Halifax outfit held on to run out 28-16 winners.

Clayton won the Division One derby 52-0 against old rivals West Bowling A at Lidget Green.

Bowling tackled like demons to restrict the score to 2-0 after 20 minutes but the floodgates opened when Clayton kicked into gear under the leadership of second row forward Chris Parkinson.

The Villagers proved their promotion credentials with ten tries coming from Damien Hunter, Jason Brooksbank (2), Danny Murgatroyd, Johnny Alderson (2), Craig Pickthall (2) and Mark Anderson. Mark Schofield scored a try and kicked six goals.

Odsal Sedbergh's woes continued with a 22-2 home defeat against Thornhill Trojans to leave them and West Bowling A propping up the table with just one win apiece.

Queensbury A at last managed to get a full side out on the field for their Division Two home game against promotion contenders Calder Valley.

The Halifax side failed to show them any mercy, however, as the points came thick and fast in the 78-12 rout.

Second row forward Andy Sheppard stemmed the tide with a touchdown and lively hooker Brett Marriott continued his recent scoring prowess with a try and two conversions.

West Bowling B won the Division Five basement clash against local rivals Victoria Rangers A 14-10 at the Delph.

The Vics had the better of the first half and led 10-8 at the break but Bowling clawed their way back thanks in the main to a fine performance from full back Ben Smith.

Second row forward Martin Birkbeck and hooker Andy Moss crossed for Bowling and centre Ross Irving kicked three goals.