Halifax Panthers produced a cup upset on Sunday evening, beating Featherstone Rovers 18-22 at Post Office Road.
A gutsy, spirited performance from Fax earned them a place in the Challenge Cup fourth round. Tries from Matty Gee, Lachlan Walmsley, Tom Inman and Louis Jouffret sealed a famous victory over their West Yorkshire rivals. Josh Hardcastle of Featherstone was sent-off with five minutes to play for a kick on a Fax player.
On Saturday, Hunslet ARLFC, Rochdale Mayfield, London Broncos, Widnes Vikings and Midlands Hurricanes got over the line and put their names into the hat. The Hurricanes were run close by NCL side Orrell St. James in an ill-disciplined affair that the semi-professional side edged 12-19. Widnes put 80 past London-based side Wests Warriors, but a valiant effort by the team from the capital.
