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Crucial victory continues Wharfedale revival
Wharfedale have moved four points clear of the relegation places in National Two North following a victory over rivals Blaydon.
Sale FC aiming to see off another promotion contender
Sale FC went to the summit of National Two North in Round 20 following their victory over fellow promotion candidates Hinckley and now the league leaders face another test of their credentials.
Sale FC go clear at the top while Wharfedale jump out of bottom three
Sale FC secured their twelfth consecutive win to move clear at the summit of National Two North as they came out on top against promotion rivals Hinckley.
Sale FC and Hinckley ready for battle
The top two in National Two North meet this Saturday as Sale FC take the trip to Hinckley with both sides competing for promotion to the third tier of English rugby.
Super Saturday: National Two North – Hinckley v Sale FC
This weekend sees the top two in National Two North collide as Sale FC travel to Hinckley with both sides harbouring hopes of promotion to National One.
Sale FC and Hinckley march on whilst Wharfedale make a huge statement
The front runners in National Two North both secured victories in Round 19 ahead of their top of the table clash this coming weekend, but there was also a major story at the wrong end of the table.
Sheffield and Wharfedale set for crucial weekend
Disappointment may not be an option for sides battling for survival in National Two North this Saturday as two of the bottom four face one another in what could prove to be a vital weekend in the season.
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Nigel Mukarati insists Stourbridge are not thinking about promotion this season, despite the club sitting on the cusp of a top two spot in National Two North.
Michael Harrison wins special Rugby Union Writers’ Club award
Last week, Wharfedale’s Michael Harrison received a special Rugby Union Writers’ award for his outstanding contribution to the game.
Harrison, who has been affiliated with the Yorkshire side for 56 years, has always been a one club man since he first played for Dale at the age of 16.
He was presented with the award at the Marriot Hotel in London’s Grosvenor Square by Schalk Brits (Saracens), Tony Rowe (Exeter Chiefs) and Rob Howley (Wales RU) in front of some of the biggest stars in world rugby.
Harrison also captained Wharfedale for eight seasons and during a 22-year playing career, he racked up an astonishing 665 appearances for the 1st XV.
He was Head Coach between 1983 and 2006 where he guided Dale to four league promotions and whilst also doing his duties as fixtures secretary for nearly 40 years, Harrison has been heavily involved with the NCA.
Harrison was the NCA ex-committee Chairman of the North and worked closely with NCA Chairman Norman Robertson.
“During my nine years working with Michael, he was very constructive with his comments which showed his great insight into the game,” said Robertson.
“We worked really well together and his knowledge and contribution to the lower levels of rugby cannot be underestimated. It is great he is still involved in the NCA as one of the four region representatives because the National Leagues is something he is so passionate about.”