Skipton retain league status with dramatic ending
IN a dramatic finish, centre Callum Patrick levelled the scores with the last kick of the game to secure Skipton's place in Yorkshire 3 next season.
IN a dramatic finish, centre Callum Patrick levelled the scores with the last kick of the game to secure Skipton's place in Yorkshire 3 next season.
A spirited Skipton side held Burley to a 21-21 draw in cool conditions at Kirkstall Road on Saturday.
SKIPTON knew that they would have an uphill task, hosting league leaders Northallerton on Saturday, but gave a good account of themselves and, despite the score line, played some good rugby with what possession they had.
SKIPTON came so close to making it three out of three at Ovenden Park on Saturday, but came away with two losing bonus points to help their league position.
SKIPTON made it two out of two with a 23-5 away win at Castleford to take them to seventh in Yorkshire 3 on Saturday.
IT was just the tonic needed - to steady the nerves of the Sandylands supporters - a win to lift Skipton to 9th in Yorkshire Three.
IT was heart break for injury depleted Skipton, who were held up twice over the line and lost again by one penalty goal from the last kick of the game.
A depleted Skipton squad were always going to have a tough game at an in-form Rotherham Phoenix in Counties Three Yorkshire on Saturday and they lost late on.
IT was disappointment for Skipton when a tight game of two halves and injuries to key players saw them lose by just one penalty goal.
AFTER an enforced two week lay-off due to the weather, Skipton were keen to get back into match action but a first try at pace from full-back Luther Hall was not enough to keep second placed Vandals at bay.
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