The only local team in action at the weekend, London Welsh, enjoyed a resounding 71-24 victory against Wharfedale at Old Deer Park.

But with both the top two in Jewson League one, Leeds and Worcester, having equally impressive wins they made no ground in the chase for promotion and remain in third.

See tomorrow's Comet for more details of the game, plus news from other local sides and a preview of the biggest game in London Bronco's history against Wigan in the Silk Cut Challenge Cup Semi-Final on Sunday.

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