sentences:  In 2000, they finished seventh (out of thirteen), and in the 'clean-sheet' reorganisation of the League they were accepted into Division 2 (though this was still the third-ranked division, after the formation of the Conference), but again only after withdrawals created extra vacancies.Finishing ninth in 2001, they continued their 'skin of the teeth' progress by gaining promotion to the expanded Division 1 after Birmingham Aces dropped out.The next season was one of consolidation, as they finished ninth, but they continued their steady progression, finishing third (behind Team Bath Romans on countback), and reaching the Championship Final, but just missing out on promotion.