SKIRLAUGH slipped to third in the National Conference Premier Division after being soundly beaten 41-16 by play-off rivals Siddal at Saltend.

Colin Brown's men slip below the reigning champions after the defeat and with teams around them all having games in hand, they are in danger of slipping to fifth spot by the end of the season – which would mean an away game in the first round of the play-offs on May 1.