I thought as much. It would have been very expensive for the amature clubs if they'd have drawn them away.

Yes, 6th & 7th of March.

Doubt they'd even play due to the costs.

Wath Brow got drawn away to a french side a few years back, think the RFL footed the bill for their travel

Lezignan

Quote ="Brew"Am I right in thinking this game should be on the first sunday in March?'" According to this halifaxrlfc.co.uk/fixtures.php it looks like it's already been set. It could well be an error as well though, we'll have to wait for an official announcement.

Quote ="Brew"Am I right in thinking this game should be on the first sunday in March?'" According to this halifaxrlfc.co.uk/fixtures.php it looks like it's already been set. It could well be an error as well though, we'll have to wait for an official announcement.

Also says 2-30 KO??

It actually says 13.30, which is half past one.

There is no confirmation of venue yet. According to the football site, they are at home that day (saturday) and playing at 3 o'clock so that would rule out the Shay.

Will probably play on the Sunday instead.

I think with Ovenden in effect being the "Home" team the club have chosen to list Ovenden's usual kick off time and game day which is Saturdays at 1.30pm at Four Fields (as I understand it). However as the clubs are in negotiation I would expect this to change to Sunday at 3pm at the Shay.

It is up to Ovenden though and they COULD opt for a neutral venue??

Do you think Illingworth will let them use their pitch?

a neutral venue away from halifax would hit the crowd and cost a lot, so is a no go.

I'm not saying it will just that they could. They are the home team and it is up to them where they host the game as long as it meets minimum RL H&S standards

Two of my work mates play for Ovvy so this is a great draw

Be interesting to see how they get on v the Fax lads, slightly intimidating I think