Otley pull clear at the top with Alnwick win

Northern Premier

extended their lead at the top with a 22-7 win at Alnwick.

Struan Connor, Ben Warrington and Alex Beaumont got the tries. Joe Rowntree was on target with two conversions and a penalty. Jake Woods got over for the hosts, Evan Moir goaling.

Blackburn moved into second after beating Wirral 17-9. Sammy Russell and Tom Lavelle were the try scorers with Paddy Gaffey converting both and adding a penalty.

Dan Harvey landed three penalties for the visitors.

Next-to-bottom Kirkby Lonsdale won 32-14 at home to Sandal. Dan Armistead crossed for two, with Stu Storey, Harry Huddleston and Will Brown scoring one each. Jack O'Hara and Ryan Gibson replied.

Lymm won 13-3 at home to Rossendale. Matty Hand got the only try.