Wibsey Warriors were licking their wounds as Halifax Irish visited in the Pennine League Premier Division tonight.

The Warriors were beaten 50-24 at Sharlston Rovers on Tuesday following the euphoria of their BARLA National Cup exploits and the 24-0 half-time deficit will not have pleased coach Jason Hirst one bit.

However, tries from Kyle Carter and Danny Belcher restored some pride in the second stanza.

New Championship Division leaders West Bowling look set to continue their devastating recent form when Knottingley Rockware arrive at Emsleys Rec tomorrow.

Bowling took over top spot on Wednesday when they had a 58-26 success in the derby against fellow title contenders Bank Top Harriers.

Full back Gareth Cullington posted a hat-trick, together with a brace each from stand-off Liam Coe and centre partners Jay Rossi and Jack Dawson as Wests hit top form just at the right time of the season.

The only concern will be tired legs after the midweek exertions and there will be a whiff of revenge in the air following Bowling’s surprise defeat in the away fixture.

Queensbury get back into Premier action with a visit from joint-leaders Hunslet Old Boys.

The Leeds outfit may be riding high in the table but they would be wise not to underestimate a Bury side still hell bent on avoiding the drop.

Bank Top Harriers face a difficult trip to Moorends in the Championship, while Birkenshaw will be cock-a-hoop after booking a berth in the Jack Senior Bradford Cup final when they journey to Sharlston Rovers A.

In Division Two, Wyke travel to Emley Moor and Clayton entertain fellow strugglers Troydale Trojans.

Undercliffe Wildboars are on the road at Drighlington A in Division Four. Prop Mat Garbutt is a doubt with rib injuries, so Ben Chandlers is drafted in as cover. Also returning are utility back Carl McGuigan and veteran Steve Ingleson.

Bradford Dudley Hill welcome back talisman Neil Wall at Eccles.

The international wingman, who has completed a suspension, will reinforce a Hill outfit looking to get back to National Conference League Division One winning ways against the Manchester side who have lost all four of their outings so far.