This season’s National League Two North title race between Yorkshire’s two former Premiership sides Leeds Tykes and Rotherham Titans has undoubtedly been remarkable for several reasons.
There is, for example, the grand history both clubs share, the outstanding rugby performed almost every weekend, and the fact they have easily exceeded the 100-point mark with three games to spare. But such efforts will bring no tangible reward for one of these outfits come the season’s end, as the fourth-tier’s rules stipulate only one club may be promoted to National League One when the term’s dance is done.
Given the competitiveness of this year’s promotion race – as well as the fantastic efforts of other outfits such as Sheffield and Wharfedale – it is hoped in many quarters that rugby union in the area may have turned a corner after numerous disappointments in recent years. Within a decade, both Rotherham and Leeds – who in 2005 lifted the Powergen Cup at Twickenham – have suffered rapid falls from the Championship, despite previously being play-off regulars.
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