Melbourne travelled to Ilkeston with a much change squad and an early test of their squad depth this season. Slightly under the cosh early on, they turned it around to register a bonus point with 6 Trys.

We both agreed on Loughborough and Market Rasen wins. Loughborough beat Southwell in a high scoring game, both sides collecting try bonus points. MR also picked up a try bonus point at Long Eaton.

We both got the Ashby game wrong with Ashby winning a low scoring game

Now for the different predictions with Matt getting both right and going 1 ahead

Lincoln edged Matlock by a point. 3 trys each. 2 physical sides playing direct rugby by all accounts.

Newark went to Dronfield and registered a 5 point win, topping the league table at this stage by a point.

Week off next week with cup action.

Back on the 28th September for a preview of week 3.