Birkenshaw held all the aces in defence to run out 24-6 Pennine League winners against Division One strugglers Wyke.

Birky who had the game sewn up 16-0 at the break, had Andy Seager (2), Morton Robinson, Andy Hirst and Beniot Rogers over the whitewash, together with two conversions from Matt Honeysett.

The black and whites’ solo effort came from second-row forward Trevor West, who was their best player on a difficult day.

Revenge was sweet for West Bowling A, who atoned for a heavy away defeat by turning the tables on Emley Moor with a 20-16 victory.

Wingman Tom Martin won the man of the match award with two tries and stand-off Mark Dunning matched him with a brace, Bob Benn kicking two goals.

Wibsey now appear to have one hand on the Division Two crown as they moved into top spot following a victory at Brighouse Rangers, still with three games in hand on their nearest challengers.

They brushed aside the former leaders 16-4 through touchdowns from CJ Vogel, Nick Walker and Mike Derrick, with Andy Robinson adding four points from his trusty left boot.

The victory takes Wibsey to 49 league games without defeat, leaving the prospect of reaching their half-century at Morley next time out.

Queensbury A almost pulled off a shock Division Five win in a low-scoring game against New Earswick.

Bury travelled short on numbers but not in spirit as they nearly upset their hosts in a fine backs-to-the-wall effort.

Two late second-half penalties clinched the game 4-0 for the York outfit.