Featherstone ease into final

Featherstone are through to their first Northern Rail Cup final at Blackpool on July 29 after demolishing holders Leigh 54-16 in the first semi-final.

Centre Sam Smeaton led Rovers' rout with four of his side's 10 tries while half-back Liam Finn contributed 18 points with a try and seven goals.

Leigh's tries came from Kevin Henderson, Sam Hopkins and Stuart Littler, with Martyn Ridyard kicking two goals.

In the final Featherstone will meet the winners of the second semi-final between Sheffield Eagles and Halifax at the Don Valley Stadium on Friday.