Following last weeks good win against Sedgefield Rfc at home, Shields this week head through the Tyne Tunnel and over the Wear to Houghton Le Spring.

Earlier in the season Houghton deservedly beat a mish mash Shields team of square pegs in round holes by 20-32. Not one of the most memorable games this season.

As we enter the Xmas period, we not surprisingly have lads missing again but not so many square pegs in round holes this time.

Not many teams have come away from Dairy Lane with much to show for their efforts this season but having played all the top teams recently and matched them Shields go looking forward to a good match.