The London Skolars and the Keighley Cougars’ shared the spoils after a pulsating afternoon at the blustery New River Stadium. Cougars flew out the traps and took an early lead but Skolars soon found their rhythm and put in an impressive display to lead 18-6 at the break. Cougars also scored early in the second half and drew level late in the piece, to ensure a nail biting finale.

Try scorers:

Skolars – Mullen (12), Brown (30) & Williams (34). All converted by Thorman.

Cougars – Miller (2,48) & Levy (74).  All converted by Hardcastle.

Full match report to follow on 18/3/19.