East Leeds have their sights set on promotion
East Leeds are making a strong bid for promotion back to National Conference Division Two following relegation last year.
Despite a four-point deduction for failing to fulfil fixtures in 2023, Easts are fourth in the table and boast a 100 per cent record five games into the campaign.
Their 28-18 home win over Hensingham was sealed by late tries from Ciaran Edwards and Andy Djeukessi, plus Luke Littlewood’s fourth conversion, after the scores had been locked at 18-18. Kiedan Hartley, Thomas Minns and Luke Tomlinson were Easts’ other try scorers.
Drighlington are second in the table, two points behind leaders Distington with a game in hand, following a 76-6 romp at Featherstone Lions.
Braden Hunter grabbed four tries, there was a brace each for Sam Markinson and Sam Thornton and Joe Sanderson collected 24 points from a try and 10 goals. Steve Walton, Kieron Roche, Lucas Hallas, Ethan Hallas and Joe Sheldon also touched down.
Veteran prop Jamie Fields was sent-off, for alleged punching, 20 minutes into Premier Division leaders Hunslet ARLFC’s 26-12 home win against Heworth.
Josh McLelland crossed twice and Elliot Morgan, George Clarke and Craig McShane were Hunslet’s other try scorers. Jordan Gale landed three goals as the south Leeds side extended their unbeaten start to the season to seven games.
Stanningley were beaten 38-18 at Wigan St Patricks in Division One. Luke Townend bagged a brace for tries for the visitors with Keenan Dyer-Dixon also touching down. Ryan Taylor booted two conversions and a penalty.
Harvey Stevens (2), Bailey Metcalfe, Nathan Waters, Adrian Holdsworth and Lewis Hagan were Oulton Raiders’ try scorers in a 34-22 home win over Waterhead. Kieron Walpole added five goals.