National Conference League: Cawood and Brocksom in at the double for Milford
Josh Cawood and Matt Brocksom both bagged a brace of tries for Milford in a 35-12 home win over Division One rivals Featherstone Lions. Ryan Oxtoby scored a try and a goal, James Barker also touched down and Martin Loveridge landed four goals and a one-pointer.
Easts won their all-Division Two tie against Leigh East 18-14 thanks to tries from Tim Norfolk, Luke Tomlinson and Jacob Thompson, which were all converted by Tom Sheldrake.
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Hide AdDivision One side Warriors suffered a disastrous collapse against Saddleworth Rangers, of Division Two, letting a 22-0 interval lead slip as they lost 32-28.
Try-scorers were Liam Brown, Gary McClelland, coach Jamie Benn, Gareth Croft and Daryl Gaunt, who added four goals.
Second Division Oulton trailed only 12-10 at half-time away to top-flight Thatto Heath, but were beaten 36-10.
Zak Schofield and Andy Williamson crossed and Josh Murray booted a conversion.
Hunslet Club Parkside were given a bye to the second round after scheduled opponents Waterhead failed to raise a team.