Rugby Union: Baildon reach the point of no return tomorrow in their bid to avoid relegation.

They are at home to Old Rishworthians in Yorkshire Division Three, and need to finish ahead of their visitors from Halifax to avoid playing in the revamped Yorkshire Four North next season.

Baildon only have three matches left, which they must win as they are five points behind. Old Rishworthians have a game in hand and need only win one match to ensure they cannot be overtaken.

"We must treat tomorrow as a cup final," admitted Baildon coach Kenny Pollard.

"If we are up for it and get our act together I have no doubt we can turn them over."

Simon Gillson again travels from Cambridge to play at hooker, Paul Watson dropping to the bench to accompany Richard Kendall and Andy Whitley.

Otley and Wharfedale are both away as they continue their pursuit of promotion from Jewson National League One.

Lock Paul Williams, who has been absent through suspension and illness, is back on the bench for leaders Otley who are at Preston Grasshoppers.

Wharfedale, at Newbury, also have an unchanged starting 15, but Sean Gilbert is back on the bench.

The Dalesmen are bidding to take their run of consecutive league victories to 11 as they begin a trio of tough fixtures.

Bradford and Bingley are without No 8 Howard Green-wood for their North Division One trip to Middlesbrough. Full back Mark Coultas is a doubt with a knee injury.

Keighley, thrashed 66-0 at North East Division One leaders Halifax last weekend, have it slightly easier - at second-placed Darlington!

The visitors are slightly stronger, although Gary Davey is not available at full back. Matt Gaffney switches from the right wing, John Hinchliffe reverting to the wing and Margus Part playing at centre. Peter Southgate returns in the second row, Andrew Bennett dropping to the bench.

Cleckheaton, second in North East Two, are unchanged at third-placed Wheatley Hills, while Bradford Salem, fourth in Yorkshire One, take a strong side to second-placed Scarborough.

Wibsey, at home to Mosborough in Yorkshire Division Four, have prop Bob Wood (twisted knee) and fly half Colin Robinson (groin strain) back after long-term injuries. They also give a league debut to centre Neil Carter.

Aireborough, whose away form has let them down, aim to finish the season with a flourish by winning a string of home matches against the top three. Tomorrow they entertain third-placed Burley.

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