NEAR-LEIGH AN UPSET

Challenge Cup round-up

CHAMPIONSHIP LEIGH put the frighteners on HULL KR before going down 24-18.

Tony Smith’s Super League men looked well in control at 24-2 with two tries from Mikey Lewis and efforts from Matt Parcell and Matty Storton. But

Leigh staged a terrific late fightback, scoring three tries from Keanan Brand, Jacob Jones and Joe Mellor.

Holders ST HELENS eased into the quarterfinals with a 46-4 win at Championship side WHITEHAVEN.

HULL were even more dominant in their clash with Championship SHEFFIELD EAGLES, winning 58-12.