Birkenshaw made Pennine League President’s Cup holders Sharlston Rovers fight tooth and nail for their 34-18 first-round success at East Bierley.

Full back Richard Rhodes put them in front early doors and hooker Matt Honeysett added the extras.

Wingman Adam Lazenby cruised in at the corner and Birky were still in contention at 18-10 down at the interval. Centre Tim Menel raced the length of the field on the restart to send a shudder down the visitors but the holders are a class act and chipped away to increase their advantage, only being interrupted when the lively Menel collected his brace.

Queensbury suffered a surprise 26-14 exit at New Earswick All Blacks.

Teenage debutant Lewis Symonds had a big impact with Josh Swaine (2) and Joe Langford the try-scorers.

Bank Top Harriers progressed to the second round of the Andrew Bennett Memorial Trophy with a 40-4 win at Littleborough.

Centre Mark Bailey was the star of the show with a hat-trick and Finlay Lamont, Craig French, Jason Gelder, Paul Priestley and Paul Artist posted solo efforts. Stand-off Adam Mitchell kicked four conversions.

Wyke went out 22-18 at Queens A.

The black and whites looked to be in for a comfortable ride when they led 18-6 at half-time following tries from Warren Pitman, Mark Teale and James Dewhirst, who also kicked three goals.

However, they never hit their stride on the restart and conceded a string of penalties, which contributed to their eventual downfall.

West Bowling A posted their first Division One West win at Illingworth, 34-10. Matt Sharp (2), Ben Cousen (2), Martin Tordoff, Adam Greenwood and Jake Brooke were the try-scorers.

Division Three side Odsal Sedbergh eased to a 22-0 success at Oulton Raiders A, with touchdowns from Duane Platt, Jonny Ward, John Belcher and Alistair James.

Queensbury A posted five tries from Danny Giles, Mark Driver, Daz White (2) and Kelvin Daulet in their 30-4 Supplementary Cup win at Stainland Stags.