Clayton now need just one point from their last two Championship matches to gain promotion to the Pennine League top flight following their comprehensive 36-16 home win over fellow contenders Keighley Albion.

The Villagers had to pull out all the stops against a very big Albion outfit, with defence proving to be the key to success.

Simon Giles (2), Danny Giles, Eddie Harney, John Parkinson and Gaz Judson crossed the whitewash, together with goals from Jason Woolham.

Wibsey Warriors are on an unstoppable march to the title following their huge 58-18 home win against Dewsbury Moor. Nick Walker (2), Ryan Smith (2), Harry Hall (2), Mike Derrick, Neil Sutcliffe, Dan McDonald and Andy Robinson were responsible for the mayhem, with Robinson landing nine conversions.

West Bowling coach Mark Dunning was highly satisfied with his players despite their 30-20 Division One home reverse against Birstall Victoria. Wests had 11 players under 23 years old on the park and posted tries from Lee Hutchinson, Adam Crompton, Brett Greenwood and Ryan Patchett, before running out of steam late in the game.

Injury-hit Birkenshaw’s tale of woe continued with a 36-0 defeat at Westgate Wolves.

Birky’s fate was decided by a poor first-half showing that saw them trail 24-0 at the break.

Division Two table-toppers Bank Top Harriers are three points clear following the 54-22 win at West Leeds and there was jubilation at Wyke, who came out 28-10 on top against neighbours Brighouse Rangers.

In Division Five, Queensbury A got back to winning ways with a hard-fought win in the heat against a solid Stainland side.

Bury opened up the scoring when Luke Cheney crashed onto a short ball, soon followed by a first try for young half-back Mike Pearson.

In the second half, centre Arran Moore, Chris Coates and Mike Boocock also made the chalk.

Odsal Sedbergh A enjoyed a close 36-34 success over Wetherby Bulldogs. Josh Briggs claimed a hat-trick and Robert Booth, Nathan Harrison, Ryan Exley and Scott Smith also crossed.