By MALCOLM KNOWLES

Hull Ionians...... 19pts
Sedgley Park...30pts
Sedgley Park took another step towards the title with a hard-fought victory over Hull Ionians.
The match turned conclusively Sedgley’s way early in the second half, with Tigers grabbing two converted tries, as Ionians succumbed to a series of injuries and struggled to cope with the well organised and relentless play from the leaders.
Ionians dominated the opening 10 minutes without prising open the Tigers defence.
Lewis Minikin put the hosts ahead with a 13thminute penalty, but this was shortlived as Tigers talisman Steve ...