Community RL: Warriors charge into Challenge Cup third round

FRYSTON WARRIORS will be in the bag for tonight's Ladbrokes Challenge Cup third-round draw, but Thornhill Trojans and Featherstone Lions missed out.
By The Newsroom
Published 14th Feb 2017, 05:27 BST
Updated 28th Feb 2017, 11:10 BST
Paul HandforthPaul Handforth
Paul Handforth

Warriors, the Pennine League leaders and Yorkshire Cup holders, won 40-12 at London Chargers in round two.

Former Wakefield Trinity stand-off Paul Handforth was outstanding for Warriors, who led 22-6 at half-time. Wayne McHugh, an ex-Featherstone Rovers and Hunslet centre, crossed twice, Jack Lee also bagged a brace.

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And other try scorers were Ben Strong, Lee Land and Craig Jones, and Andy Speake added six goals.

Trojans went out 30-20 at Haydock.

George Woodcock scored two tries and two goals for the Dewsbury team and Liam Morley and Danny Ratcliffe also touched down.

Lions suffered a shock 26-0 home defeat by London outfit Wests Warriors.

The surviving community clubs will be joined in tonight’s draw by teams from Kingstone Press League One, including Hunslet.

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Meanwhile, Oulton Raiders will begin preparations for the new National Conference season on Saturday with a home trial game against West Hull (2pm). Methley Royals travel to Cowling Harlequins in the Pennine League 11-a-side Division on Saturday.

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