Cowling Harlequins 0 Illingworth 56

With just 12 players, it was never going to be easy for Cowling against their table-topping visitors in a game played in great spirit.

Stand-out players for Cowling were captain Craig Nicholson, Ali Feather and Nicky Smith, who really kept Quins in the fight.

The game started slowly in heavy conditions. Cowling completed their sets but couldn't find a way through as the Halifax visitors led 24-0.

In the second half, good work came from Cowling's Simon Parker, Andrew Skinner and Adam Eteson but Illingworth showed their class and took the game away from the hosts.

Quins face King Cross Park A away on Saturday.

Worth Village conceded a 30-0 walkover at Queensbury A in Division Three West.