Canterbury boosted their chances of securing the National Two South play-off spot as they came from behind to secure a bonus-point victory over Henley Hawks.
Chester have created some breathing space between themselves and their fellow promotion contenders after a significant win over rivals Fylde at Woodlands.
After falling to a narrow defeat against Wales in Round Three of the Six Nations, their clash with Italy provided a more successful evening for England’s U20s.
Henley Hawks and Birmingham and Solihull will head into Round 25 of the National Two South season aiming to enhance their respective aims for the remainder of the campaign.
Hull Ionians will be looking to stay in control of the National Two North promotion battle when they come up against Sedgley Park on Saturday afternoon.
Birmingham and Solihull and London Irish Wild Geese will look to enhance their chances of avoiding relegation when the sides meet on Saturday afternoon.
Hull Ionians and Huddersfield will have their sights set on victory this weekend as both clubs clash in a mouth-watering title battle in National Two North.