A LAST gasp try from Castleford Panthers stalled the title aspirations of the York Acorn 'A' in Yorkshire League Alliance division two.

The late score earned the home side a 12-12 draw with the Blue and Golds, who remain six points clear of Knottingley Rockware 'A' having played five games more.

Acorn started slowly against a big set of forwards and found themselves six points adrift before outstanding winger Pete Carr scored a sensational 70 yard try.

The visitors edged into the lead after the break thanks to the work-rate of second row forward Gary Endersby and prop forward Gary Taylor and the contribution of centres Stephen Irving and Stephen Waldron.

Dave Pearson's try from a set move, goaled by Paul Smith, who also converted Carr's try, provided the points which looked to have sealed an Acorn win.

However, the York side failed to hold onto the advantage and the Panthers grabbed the equalising try.

New Earswick All Blacks 'A' followed up last weekend's heavy defeat by with a 62-8 victory over hosts Milford in division two.Heworth 'A's trip to Featherstone in Alliance division one was postponed.

Selby Warriors were defeated 28-17 by hosts Guiseley in the White Rose Trophy.

The Warriors' tries came from Mick Sutton, Paul Patterson and Lee Ramskill, with Mark Hanson kicking two goals and a drop goal.

However, fellow Yorkshire League division three side Guiseley scored through Alex Wright (2), Simon Jeavons, Darren Clayton and Jimmy Denham, who also kicked four goals.

York Acorn Ladies suffered an agonising 24-22 defeat by Hull Dockers after leading 18-10.

Strong running from forwards Michelle Handley and Claire Chapman brought York close to victory but costly mistakes and missed opportunities allowed Hull back into the game.

Acorn's points came from tries by Chapman, Handley, Gill Blackburn and Lisa Miller, who also kicked three goals.

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