While most rugby union promotion and relegation issues have been sorted, things are still coming to the boil at the head of Yorkshire Three.

Both York RI and Malton and Norton are in with a great chance of going up in a thrilling end to the season.

It's make or break for RI tomorrow as they travel to joint leaders Heath where defeat will virtually rule them out of the championship race.

The return of winger Jon-Paul Wong after injury means they should be at full strength.

"It's make or break for us," said RI spokesman Nigel Lowery.

Both Heath and Skipton, who have 33 points, will complete their programme tomorrow with Skipton entertaining struggling Sheffield Oaks.

Malton are third, two points adrift with two games in hand. RI, who are a further point in arrears, also have two games in hand.

If Malton win all their remaining three games they will go up as champions, but if they win two out of the three they look set to be promoted as runners-up.

Most of Malton's Twickenham-winning side will be on parade at Old Otliensians tomorrow but inspirational fly-half Chris Creber misses out because of injury.

The No 10 jersey will go to fellow Aussie Chris Tyson and with Arthur Wilson unavailable, David Webster will partner Tetley Vase final hat-trick hero Tim Chapman at centre.

The whole picture will be much clearer after tomorrow's games and before Malton and RI meet at New Lane on Wednesday.

Yorkshire Two champions Scarborough wrap up their league season with a home game against Dinnington.

Pocklington completed their Yorkshire One league programme at Cleckheaton last Saturday, but there is major rugby action to come in the next few weeks for the club.

Fixture secretary Adie Wilson was hoping to arrange a first team game at Percy Road for this Saturday afternoon, with Leeds Tykes Under 21s looking to be a possibility.

The following weekend Pocklington play their annual President's XV game for the Roma Caravans Shield on Sunday, May 6 (2pm).

The President's side will be drawn from a squad of 30 from across Yorkshire's top clubs.

Many of the President's squad have gained top representative honours such as North forward John Dudley, while others like the Otley pair Guy Hope and Dan Clappison, spent their formative years with Pocklington before moving up the rugby ladder.

Bringing the curtain down on the season will be Pocklington's club tour to the south of France from May 17 to 21.

Pocklington are flying a party of 50 players and officials out to play in Perpignan and against top Pyrenees outfit Prades.

Updated: 12:24 Friday, April 27, 2001