Spalding RFC missed the chance to climb into the top six of Midlands Three East (North) after slipping to a surprise loss at basement side Nottingham Moderns on Saturday.
Town were beaten 38-22 by their struggling hosts, who have now done the double over them this season.
See www.spaldingvoice.co.uk early next week for a full report.
RESULTS
Midlands Three East (N): Buxton 60 Grimsby 24; Kesteven 36 Birstall 7; Long Eaton 55 Belper 22; Mansfield 10 Ashby 17; Nottingham Moderns 38 Spalding 22; Rolls Royce 48 Sleaford 7.