. Stockton claimed three more league points following their 33 apiece draw at Peterlee & Horden RFC. Stockton scored five tries courtesy of winger Tom Lloyd, centre Jonny Horner, flanker Todd Highfield , Birthday boy prop Lewy Gray and as yet unidentified player -originally though to be lock Steve Taylor. Fly half Stephen Jones added four conversions to secure the two points for a draw plus the four try bonus point . Next Saturday 2 Oct Stockton host Ponteland.

After the opposition called off on a Friday- for the second time in 3 weeks -Stockton Saracens hosted a late arranged game against neighbours Billingham in a well balanced game in which the lead changed hands several times . This went down to the last kick of the game . When Referee Colin Davison blew the final whistle unfortunately Stockton were on the wrong end of a 31-29 scoreline . Tries came from Full back Rob Carney (who also added two conversions), No.8 Devon Douthwaite, prop/flanker Sean Jones(2) and debut winger Te-Kori Moore , grandson of our former Club Skipper John Moore . Next week our Saracens host Tynedale Raiders