QUEENSBURY will be without free-scoring second row Tom Hainsworth when they meet BARLA Yorkshire Cup favourites Fryston Warriors in the second round at Deanstones Lane (2pm).

The Castleford side are a class act that operate in the Pennine Premier flagship competition, compared to a Bury side who are a division lower in the Championship.

The loss of Hainsworth, who has a hamstring injury, is tempered by the addition of giant prop Dan Hawksworth to a pack that is firing on all cylinders at the moment thanks to the skill and leadership of team captain Joe Flanagan.

Versatile half back Mikey Boocock is also pencilled into a strong squad that will give the visitors a real tussle.

VICTORIA RANGERS travel to Underbank Rangers in the second round of the Presidents Cup looking to repeat their league success last month.

The Vics won a fiery encounter 21-10 after having a man sent off, with prop Luke Harps bagging the winning try.

They are on form at the moment, enjoying an unbeaten three-match run, and the return of Aiden Scully from injury is adding a key element in attack.

ODSAL SEDBERGH need to get back to Championship winning ways when Batley Boys hit home soil.

Sedge – who have shipped in two substantial deficits in their recent away games – will relish the chance to put matters back on track at their fortress Odsal Top ground.

WYKE will welcome the addition of Jordan Payton to their ranks when they journey to West Craven Warriors in Division Two.

The black and whites are making a habit of losing their close-run recent games after establishing what appears to be match-winning positions, much to the frustration of coach Warren Pitman who put their failings down to a lack of composure.

CLAYTON’S Division Three West march up the table should continue at lowly Emley Moor.

The Villagers have been boosted by a number of former players coming back from retirement – not least of all former coach Scott Pendlebury who is still one of the smartest operators at any level.

BIRKENSHAW travel to Mirfield Stags A in Division Four West. The former Pennine giants, who have reformed with a mixture of old heads and talented youngsters, have won two of their three outings so far.