Northern Rail Cup semi-final draw
Widnes will travel to Halifax for the third time this season in the Northern Rail Cup semi finals.
The Vikings were beaten 20-16 in the Challenge Cup and 24-14 in the Championship by Matt Calland’s men, who reached the semi finals with a comprehensive 54-16 win over Leigh today.
Widnes defeated Championship 1 side York 44-18 last night, and will be looking to reach their second final in three years, having won the competition under Steve McCormack in 2007.
In the other semi-final, Barrow will host Featherstone.
Barrow defeated Championship 1 leaders Dewsbury 20-18 at Craven Park last night, while Featherstone saw off Oldham in the televised clash on Thursday night.
The games will be played on the weekend June 20/21.
