Woolston Rovers are perhaps the most immediate beneficiaries of Ryland Sharks’ departure from the Kingstone Press Cider National Conference League.
Rovers – who are, ironically, neighbours of Warrington-based Rylands – have, after the Sharks’ results have been expunged, risen to third in Division Three, with Stanningley and Gateshead both dropping down a berth.
Latest table – subject to verification by NCL bosses – below:
| P | W | D | L | F | A | Diff | PTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bowling | 17 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 733 | 359 | 374 | 30 |
| Eastmoor Dragons | 16 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 520 | 348 | 172 | 24 |
| Woolston Rovers | 17 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 543 | 362 | 181 | 22 |
| Dewsbury Moor | 16 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 477 | 312 | 165 | 20 |
| Stanningley | 15 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 409 | 325 | 84 | 20 |
| Gateshead Storm | 16 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 438 | 424 | 14 | 20 |
| Oldham St Annes | 15 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 376 | 367 | 9 | 14 |
| Barrow Island | 17 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 440 | 472 | -32 | 13 |
| Clock Face Miners | 16 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 291 | 343 | -52 | 13 |
| Dewsbury Celtic | 15 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 233 | 453 | -220 | 6 |
| Waterhead Warriors | 16 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 348 | 570 | -222 | 6 |
| Stanley Rangers | 15 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 225 | 610 | -385 | 4 |