Wyke are at home to Birstall Victoria in the preliminary round of the BARLA National Cup on Saturday.

The Black and Whites, who have entered the competition for the first time in years, enjoy a good knees-up on away journeys, so they will be disappointed to have drawn another home tie against Crofton Cougars or Lowca if they go through.

A good crowd is anticipated at Northfield Road for the Pennine League West Division One table-topping encounter between Wibsey Warriors and Clayton.

Clayton won the first clash 17-4 at Lidget Green in a belter of a game and more of the same this time is expected, with both teams playing fast, open rugby in the quest for Premier status.

Birkenshaw are expected to make home advantage count against King Cross Park. Birky lost to them by just two points on their travels but the wide open space at East Bierley should once again prove fruitful.

West Bowling A have scrum half Sam White-house back in the saddle for the trip to Emley Moor. Whitehouse, who has extensive Conference experience, will call the shots for a Bowling side that is starting to climb the table.

Division Two Bank Top Harriers will be seeking to lay the hoodoo of three years’ lack of achievement when bogey team Lindley Swifts travel from Huddersfield, while Odsal Sedbergh hope to improve on the previous 22-22 scoreline in the return game at Greetland All Rounders.