Leeds Rhinos and York Knights survive testing ties to progress in Challenge Cup

Teenage debutant George Brown scored twice as Leeds Rhinos saw off stubborn Championship outfit Widnes Vikings to book their place in the fourth round of the Challenge Cup.

The youngster, who was handed an opportunity in the absence of 10 first-teamers, crossed either side of fellow fresh face Danny Levi to help give the Rhinos an 18-6 half-time lead.

Mike Butt's double kept Widnes in the tie before Riley Lumb's stunning solo try clinched a 25-12 victory for Brad Arthur's team.

York Knights join Leeds in Monday's last-16 draw after coming through an ill-tempered clash with Barrow Raiders.

The Knights ran out 32-6 winners thanks to tries from Nikau Williams (two), Toa Mata'afa, Jack Martin, Jesse Dee, Oli Field and Paul Vaughan.

However, veteran hooker Paul McShane is set to sit out Thursday's Super League opener against Hull KR after seeing red for fighting.

Leigh Leopards beat North Wales Crusaders 60-6 in Saturday's other game.

On Friday night, the Robins ran in 18 tries in a record 104-0 victory over amateur side Lock Lane.

York celebrate Jack Martin's try. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)placeholder image
York celebrate Jack Martin's try. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Jack Broadbent and Harvey Horne led the way for the holders with hat-tricks.

Tui Lolohea scored two of Huddersfield Giants' 10 tries in a 52-6 rout of Hunslet.

Chris Patolo, George Flanagan Jr, Sam Halsall, Jacob Gagai, Adam Swift, Tom Burgess, Asher O'Donnell and Tristan Powell were also on the scoresheet for Luke Robinson's side.

Bailey Aldridge scored Hunslet's only try midway through the second half.

Sheffield Eagles put up a strong fight in a 34-6 defeat to Warrington Wolves, while Hull FC were comfortable 60-0 winners against new-look Salford.

St Helens racked up the points in a 98-2 demolition of Workington Town.

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