Billingham grabbed their second consecutive win in National Three North as they cruised to a 21-14 win over Morley.
Peter Evans scored all of their points as they followed up last weekend’s success over Huddersfield YMCA in perfect fashion.
Their latest victory puts them within touching distance of the top six, and with Burnage to arrive at Greenwood Road on Saturday, Billingham will enjoy a festive break without any relegation worries.
In Durham and North One Guisborough continued their fine form with a comfortable 43-10 win at Gosforth.
Nine wins from their last 10 matches mean the Priorymen are the division’s in-form team, but they missed out on top spot after leaders Morpeth won 31-13 at Darlington.
But there was no festive cheer for Stockton, as they slumped to a disappointing defeat at basement boys Sunderland.
The Wearsiders grabbed their first league victory with a try in the dying seconds to win 18-12.
After leading 12-11 at the break through tries from Dan Phinn and Steve Thornton, Stockton were in the ascendancy and looked like they would bounce back from last weekend’s home defeat to Gosforth.
But it was misery for a second week running for Stockton as they appear to be hitting a rough patch at the worst possible time.
Missing half a dozen first-team regulars, Stockton’s coaches were left dismayed as their pack was overpowered and struggled to get their wide men into the game.
In Yorkshire One Middlesbrough returned to winning ways - but it was too close for comfort as they beat York 8-5 at Acklam Park.
Last weekend’s defeat at Yarnbury saw Boro drop out of the top three, but it was business as usual for Ian Heslehurst’s side as they moved above Scarborough in the table. A tough trip to unbeaten Doncaster Phoenix awaits next week before the festive break.
Meanwhile in Durham and North Three Yarm missed the chance to move up to second after drawing 12-12 with Houghton.
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