UP NEXT - THE PLAYOFF PUSH CONTINUES

The playoff campaign continues this Saturday as Saddleworth Rangers make the trip to Eastside for Fixture 2 of the playoff series.

With the regular season now behind us, every game carries added importance — and Saturday promises to be another big afternoon of playoff rugby at Eastside.

Saddleworth will arrive in East Hull with plenty of confidence after making an impressive start to their own playoff campaign, recording a convincing home victory over Keighley Albion in their opening fixture.

That result sets up an intriguing second round of fixtures, with both sides knowing just how valuable every point can be in such a short playoff series.

For Skirlaugh, the focus will be on building on last weekend's opening fixture and continuing a season in which Eastside has become a real stronghold.

The regular season saw Matt Danville's side go unbeaten on home soil, but the playoffs bring a different challenge. Previous results count for little now, with performances needed week after week as the battle for progression begins to take shape.

Saddleworth's opening result is a reminder of the challenge awaiting Skirlaugh on Saturday. They will travel with momentum and confidence, looking to make it two from two and strengthen their position in the playoff series.

Skirlaugh, meanwhile, will be determined to make home advantage count once again.

With the stakes rising and two sides looking to put themselves in a strong position heading into the remaining fixtures, Saturday has all the ingredients for a big afternoon at Eastside.

Fixture 2. Two sides chasing progression. Everything to play for.

Get down to Eastside and get behind the lads.

SKIRLAUGH v SADDLEWORTH RANGERS

📅 Saturday 12 September
🏆 Playoff Series — Fixture 2
📍 Eastside
⏰ 2:30pm Kick-Off