Ilkley 31, Kirkby Lonsdale 6

Ilkley are just one match away from a Twickenham appearance after cruising into the semi-finals of the RFU Intermediate Cup yesterday.

The Dalesmen led 9-3 at the interval thanks to three penalties from fly half Phil Howell, and in the second half they underlined their dominance of the forward battle with tries from Mark Kirkby, Kirk Arundale and JH Johnson.

Howell added a further penalty and kicked two conversions from the touchline to finish with a haul of 16 points.

Ilkley will face holders Stoke in the semi-final on Saturday, April 7 at a venue to be decided.

Stoke defeated Lutterworth 19-12 to reach the last four with a try in the final minute.