Tries from James Milan, back from injury at scrum half, a brace for Alex Fitzmaurice-James, two from Sam Brereton and another from 17-year-old Oscar Powell were more than enough to see off a competitive Derby team desperate for league points.

It was the Moorlanders' 11th win in 18 league games this season and sees them remain just one point behind local rivals Burton. Unbeaten Anselmians and next Saturday's visitors to St Edward's Park Huddersfield are clear at the top of the table.

The 15-36 win was the blue and whites sixth in the last seven games.

Our table-topping 3rd XV maintained their one point advantage over chasing Marple with another big home win. Their 49-33 win over Heaton Moor was their sixth in a row, including two walkovers, against one of only three teams to beat them this season.

The trip to Marple next weekend could decide the Nowirul 5 East title, with the two teams currently clear of the chasing pack.

It was another tough day at the office for the 2s, as they fell to a 12-36 loss against a strong Cleehill team. Nonetheless, the side remain well out of the relegation dogfight in seventh place in Counties 2 Midlands West.