York Acorn brought the curtain down on their season with a 54-10 defeat at Crosfields, who finished third in the National Conference League second division.

The Warrington-based side had the game wrapped up at half-time when they led 28-6 courtesy of tries by Frazer Linekar, John Bannon, Dave Gibbons, Rob Ditchfield and Peter Cannon, plus four goals from Gibbons.

Andy Lee got Acorn's only points of the first half with a try and conversion.

It was a similiar story in the second half as Crosfields continued to pile on the points, Cannon completing his hat-trick with other tries coming from Ian Hannon, Russ Parkman, ANdy Holdroyd and Gibbons.

Acorn's second consolation try came from Johnny Waldron.

All the NCL promotion and relegation issues were resolved at the weekend.

In the premier division, West Hull had already been crowned champions for the third successive year. Going down are Dudley Hill and Redhill, after Walney Central beat Dudley Hill on Saturday to secure their place in the top flight.

Promoted from the first division are Leigh East and Siddal while Heworth and Millom drop down into division two.

Thatto Heath and Hull Dockers are the two promoted sides in division two. Dewsbury Moor and New Earswick All Blacks must seek re-election to the league.

Updated: 11:48 Monday, May 21, 2001