Dominant Lincoln have put a combined 95 points past their two Lincolnshire rivals after following up their victory against Grimsby with another high-scoring triumph at Sleaford.

The Red & Greens were riding high following their 44-5 victory at home against Grimsby last week and they continued where they left off on Saturday with a 51-29 win against the Red & Blacks.

In the absence of first-team coach Graham Stickler, who was away, forwards coach Rhuari Pike took charge and led the side to an impressive result, including tries from James Kirk and Dave Harding.

"We're obviously disappointed by the 29 points we conceded but very pleased with the 51 that we scored," said Pike.

"It would be unfair to pick out any individual from the performance because everyone contributed, and that is something that has happened in recent weeks.

"It's been something that has been threatening to happen all season.

"In other matches either the backs have been blistering but the forwards have not got them ball, or the forwards have been on form but the backs were not matching them.

"Consistency has been our biggest problem all season but we're beginning to pull things together."

And Pike believes next season will give a much clearer picture of how far the Red & Greens progressed.

Stickler took over in the close season and Lincoln are, this term, set for a mid-table finish.

"We never considered relegation a possibility this season although you obviously keep one eye on what is happening below you," said Pike.

"We've put in a new coaching structure and we have some new, young players this year, so you are never going to establish where you are in just one year.

"But it puts us in a good position for next season.

"Next year is definitely going to be much more important than this year."