WEST Bowling travel to neighbours Halifax Irish in the Pennine League Championship Division buoyed by last week’s convincing cup victory over Dewsbury Celtic.

Coach Glenn Barraclough will be looking for more of the same from his young outfit and has hooker Joe Lumb and scrum half Ben Heald in fine form.

Queensbury open their league campaign with a home fixture against Kings Cross Park.

Bury will be looking to bounce back from last week's cup exit and will take heart from the solid displays of Scott Swann and Jonjo Naylor in that outing.

In Championship One, Odsal Sedbergh also find themselves looking to recover from a recent defeat when they travel to face Huddersfield side St Joseph's.

Coach Gary Priestley will be pushing for that much-needed first win in what is likely to be a tough encounter.

Loose forward Kain McEwan has been catching the eye of late along with fellow forward Shaq Jones.

Victoria Rangers are on their travels at Sharlston Rovers 'A' in Division One.

The Wakefield outfit are likely to provide a stern test but Vics welcome back forward Benoit Rogers while stand-off Josh Hattle returns from injury.

Coach John Hodgson will give youth a chance, with 17-year-old Jamie Kerr promoted to first-team duties. Props Callan Smith and Ash Yarrow both require late fitness tests.

Wibsey Warriors coach Nick Walker will be hoping he will not be required to step out this week when they visit Hunslet Club Parkside in Division Two.

Walker, man-of-the-match at Greetland, will want a full-strength side to take to a Hunslet side eagerly awaiting their opening fixture.

Steve Redman is currently in top form for the Warriors while Wyke entertain Greetland All Rounders at the Recreation ground in what should be a fiery encounter.

Coach Warren Pitman is aware of the need for more discipline this time out after a record number of penalties and errors cost them dearly against Underbank.

Young half-back Jordan Payton is handed his debut and the squad is boosted by the return of Gareth Wood from injury.

Craig Magson looks likely to start after impressing recently while Clayton take on Queensbury 'A' in a big Division Three local derby affair.

Bury will have to watch Luke Pullan who is in top try-scoring form and be mindful of the experience Scott Pendlebury brings to the table.