Keighley Cougars will be thrust back into action sooner than expected after it was announced they will play Featherstone on Thursday night (7.30pm).

Originally without a fixture this week, Cougars will now travel to the Bigfellas Stadium, stepping into the breach after Toulouse Olympique pulled out.

The Frenchman are unable to travel to England in time for tomorrow’s game after their flight was cancelled due to continuing air traffic problems caused by atmospheric volcanic ash.

It comes at an ideal time for the Cougars, who would have been without a fixture for almost four weeks if the opportunity had not arisen.

With the game also due to be televised, it will be the third time Barry Eaton’s men have appeared live on Sky this season.