Small shock spurs leaders into action
Leaders Roundhegians, after an early scare, took control in the last 20 minutes to score a 39-7 home win against Wath on Dearne.
Wath took the lead after just 30 seconds when winger Brett Small raced over for a try which Ashley Rothery converted.
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Hide AdRoundhegians replied with two penalties by Matt Loughney and it was just before half-time that they scored their first try through centre Richard Greenway, converted by Loughney.
Greenway ran in two further tries in the second half, when replacement winger Adrian Hogg and centre Liam Robinson, in his first game back from injury, also scored tries.
Thornensians won 15-13 at Northallerton with centre Scott Berry and winger Martin Taylor touching down, Tony Chappell kicking a conversion and penalty.