YORK RUFC moved up to fifth in Yorkshire One with a 39-10 demolition of Skipton at Clifton Park.

The home side led 15-10 at half-time, and raised their game to pull away after the break.

Skipton opened the scoring with a second minute penalty, but York struck back with a try by Billy Cakaunitabua after a superb run by Alex Nixon on 25 minutes. Paul Williams converted.

The visitors touched down on 30 minutes, but York responded with an unconverted score by captain Jon Sharpe after good work from Graeme Smith.

Smith got on the scoresheet seven minutes after the interval and, on the hour, Rob Kama crossed and Williams converted.

In the last ten minutes, York added tries by Matt Halifax and Nixon, with Williams adding one goal.