Rugby League: Oldham's farewell match against Swinton at Watershedding s lost to weather

Oldham's plan to stage a nostalgic farewell match against Swinton at Watersheddings, which will soon be demolished, yesterday fell victim to the weather. The game has been rearranged for next Sunday.

Hull FC officials were left fuming after yesterday's friendly match against York at was called off, having made arrangements for stewarding and catering. However, the weather was not to blame for the late cancellation as several York players were ill with flu, leaving the club unable to raise a team.

SILK CUT CHALLENGE CUP First round: Dewsbury Moor 16 Upton & Frickley 0. Other matches postponed.