Friday, April 17, 2015

Rugby preview: Billingham bring the curtain down on successful season, while Boro and Yarm also target winning end


The curtain comes down on a successful season for Teesside’s three other rugby sides tomorrow afternoon.


Last season, Billingham were left sweating on their national league status - but the story couldn’t be any different this time out.


The Greenwood Road outfit have secured their place in National Three North for a fourth consecutive season, and are looking forward to next year.


Sitting safely in seventh, captain Peter Evans will lead his side out at Lymm tomorrow - the team they beat 41-24 on the opening day of the season.


Middlesbrough end their first season in Yorkshire One with a home clash with Bridlington at Acklam Park.


Ian Heslehurst’s side are comfortably in the top four, and will be looking to lay the foundations for a promotion push next year.


Six wins out of their opening nine fixtures meant Boro were on course for the top two this time out, but a blip in form during January and February scuppered their chances.


In Durham and North Three, Yarm will bring their domestic season to an end at home to Jarrovians.


A victory could see the club finish in the top four - which would constitute an impressive return.


It would also mark Yarm’s fourth straight win as they look to end their domestic season on a high.



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