Four big games on Saturday and four big performances that earned player of the match accolades.

For the 1st XV it was skipper Joe Newton-Taylor, leading from the front and scoring a try in the narrow defeat at Burton. Joe is kindly sponsored by TaylorMade

A tough second team debut for Zac Norris, but the young back row laid down a strong marker in one of his first appearances of the season. Zac is kindly Sponsored by Ryan Pantry Autos.

For the title-chasing 3rd XVit was Gary Duffin - the big man put in a shift in the engine room to power the 3s to victory. Gary is kindly sponsored by Moled Over and Kev Grayson Maintenance.

Young prop Federico was the Wedgewood Steel Buildings Academy player of the match, leading the way as the Leek youngsters pushed Stoke all the way.

Well done to all of those who pulled on the blue and white at the weekend.