Dale hope big clash is not a Bridge too far

TYNEDALE face a tough Division One match at unbeaten Shotley Bridge tomorrow, the Durham side yet to drop a point so far this season.

Tynedale, after winning their opening two matches, have lost their last two.

Second plays third as Swalwell host an unbeaten Consett side, both sides aiming to stay close to the pacesetters.

Ashington, also yet to lose this season, travel to Lintz, while Lanchester host Alnmouth and Lesbury.

Percy Main make one change from last week as Steven Whitmore replaces Amit Sunda for their trip to Ryton.

Stocksfield, still searching for their first victory of the season, are at Newcastle City. TOMORROW’S FIXTURES: Lanchester v Alnmouth and Lesbury, Lintz v Ashington, Newcastle City v Stocksfield, Ryton v Percy Main, Shotley Bridge v Tynedale, Swalwell v Consett. ■■Unbeaten Division Two leaders Bedlington are at home tomorrow, looking to extend their current run against Alnwick.

Leadgate will also put their unbeaten record on the line tomorrow as they travel to Morpeth.

Morpeth took maximum points from their opening three games but suffered a heavy defeat in their last home match, not picking up any points after losing by 10 wickets to Alnwick.

Bates Cottages host unbeaten Annfield Plain, who welcome back their captain Ross Symington in their only change.

Ponteland make the trip to Cowgate while two sides aim to secure their first victories of the season.

Blyth make the short journey to Seaton Burn and Greenside welcome Tillside. TOMORROW’S FIXTURES: Bates Cottages v Annfield Plain, Bedlington v Alnwick, Cowgate v Ponteland, Greenside v Tillside, Morpeth v Leadgate, Seaton Burn v Blyth. ■■ASHINGTON Rugby will look to bounce back from their first defeat in Division Three last weekend when they entertain GEMs.

The hosts will be without their skipper Adam Peacock and opener David Dent, Michael Adamson and Dean Hardy coming in, while Chris Harwood will lead the side.

Blagdon Park are at Bomarsund tomorrow.

Bomarsund remain unchanged but Blagdon make one change to their side.

Dave Covell comes back in for Cameron Hedgely. TOMORROW’S FIXTURES: Ashington Rugby v GEMs, Backworth v Blue Flames, Berwick v Benwell and Walbottle, Bomarsund v Blagdon Park, Corbridge v Warkworth, Whitley Bay v Whickham.