From: naicg@vax.oxford.ac.uk
Newsgroups: rec.sport.rugby
Subject: RFL review and fixtures, division three
Date: 16 Dec 92 12:21:03 GMT
Organization: Oxford University VAX 6620

Barrow (Currently 9th, 6 points from 13 games)
A major struggle so far this season for a team that was in the first 
division three years ago.
Fixtures: 20/12 Ryedale-York(A),27/12 Highfield(A),3/1 Workington(H)*

Batley (Currently 4th, 18 points from 12 games)
Came close to promotion last season, and look likely to finish just 
outside the top two this year.
Fixtures: 20/12 Hunslet(H),26/12 Dewsbury(A),1/1 Dewsbury(H)

Blackpool G. (Currently 10th, 6 points from 9 games)
Have returned to the seaside after a six-year absence as Springfield,Chorley 
and Trafford. Still struggling, but have done quite well at home.
Fixtures: 16/12 Chorley(H),20/12 Highfield(A)?,27/12 Nottingham(H),
	  1/1 Whitehaven(A),10/1 Ryedale-York(H)

Chorley B. (Currently 11th, 2 points from 11 games)
Another of the five clubs which are six points behind the 8th placed team. 
Yet to win on their new ground in Horwich.
Fixtures: 16/12 Blackpool(A),20/12 Whitehaven(A),26/12 Hunslet(A),
	  3/1 Highfield(H),10/1 Dewsbury(A)

Dewsbury (Currently 3rd, 18 points from 10 games)
Have dropped fewer points than anyone, without really hitting the form that 
was expected. Finished 3rd last season, will probably do so again.
Fixtures: 20/12 Doncaster(A),26/12 Batley(H),1/1 Batley(A),10/1 Chorley(H)

Doncaster (Currently 8th, 12 points from 11 games)
Were expected to be among the front runners. Three wins in their first 8 
games brought a change of coach. They have won their three games since.
Fixtures: 20/12 Dewsbury(H),26/12 Keighley(H),1/1 Keighley(A),
	  10/1 Nottingham(H)

Highfield (Currently 13th, 0 points from 10 games)
The only side without a win in the RFL. Not much more I can say really.
Fixtures: 20/12 Blackpool(H)?,27/12 Barrow(H),3/1 Chorley(A),10/1 Whitehaven(H)

Hunslet (Currently 7th, 14 points from 11 games)
One of the best sides in the division at the moment. Financial restrictions 
cause them to struggle. Three 92 Lions forwards played for them in the past 
(Michael Jackson,Sonny Nickle,Kelvin Skerrett).
Fixtures: 20/12 Batley(A),26/12 Chorley(H),3/1 Nottingham(A)

Keighley C. (Currently 5th, 14 points from 10 games)
As good as anyone in the division on their day, with Ian Gately and Joe Grima 
in their pack. Tend to lose games they really should win.
Fixtures: 20/12 Nottingham(A),26/12 Doncaster(A),1/1 Doncaster(H),
	  10/1 Workington(A)*

Nottingham C. (Currently 12th, 2 points from 11 games)
Started out the season with hopes of a change in fortune. A long overdue 
win in their second game has been followed by a decline to the heavy defeats 
of last season.
Fixtures: 20/12 Keighley(H),27/12 Blackpool(A),3/1 Hunslet(H),10/1 Doncaster(A)

Ryedale-York (Currently 2nd, 18 points from 12 games)
Looked set to run away with the division as they made an unbeaten start. Have 
since lost three times and been caught by three sides. Should finish in the
top two.
Fixtures: 20/12 Barrow(H),10/1 Blackpool(A)

Whitehaven (Currently 6th, 14 points from 11 games)
Along with Hunslet, making steady progress up the table under the leadership 
of Clayton Friend. A bad start, but won at Keighley in their last match.
Fixtures: 20/12 Chorley(H),26/12 Workington(A),3/1 Blackpool(H),
	  10/1 Highfield(A)

Workington T. (Currently 1st, 18 points from 11 games)
The outstanding team in the division at present, as their big win over 
Ryedale-York showed. Have the leading goal/points scorer in Dean Marwood. 
Face a big day on Sunday in the RT quarter final.
Fixtures: 20/12 Wigan(H)(RT),26/12 Whitehaven(H),3/1 Barrow(A)*,
	  10/1 Keighley(H)*

Ian