Aspatria need to bounce back after the disappointment of a costly league defeat when they resume the Twickenham trail tomorrow.

The Black Reds travel to West Leeds in the Intermediate Cup, just two games away from the final at HQ.

But they make the trip seven days after what could prove to be a costly 11-10 defeat at Oldham in North Lancs Cumbria, which pushed them down four points behind De La Salle.

West Leeds are second in Yorkshire Division One, 12 point behind leaders Bridlington.

They have won 16, drawn one and lost five of their 22 league games so far – which is just slightly inferior to Aspatria’s playing record of played 22, won 17 and lost five.

St. Benedict’s went all the way to Twickenham for last year’s final, having already wrapped-up the North Lancs Cumbria title.

Aspatria are keen to make the promotion play-off spot and gain a lift in status, but a run to the final of a national competition, which has its climax at Twickenham, would be some consolation.

The defeat at Oldham was a major blow to the Black Reds, particularly as De La Salle picked up a close but surprise win at Carlisle.

Most clubs have a free weekend but St Benedict’s need to catch-up on recent postponements at their Mirehouse ground.

The North One West game with Altrincham Kersal was postponed on Saturday and the Saints had Rochdale’s visit called-off before that.

Hoping for favourable weather tomorrow, the Saints will be hosting Rochdale and looking for the points to carry them well clear of the relegation zone.

North Lancs Cumbria leaders Carlisle resume next weekend with a tricky trip to Bolton.

This season, Bolton have developed into one of those sides who look strong at home but not so fearsome when they travel.

A case in point was on Saturday when they visited Silloth and lost 38-15.

Silloth might be heading for the Cumbria League again, but they still enjoyed their best win of the season.

That win, and Workington’s 76-7 defeat at Littleborough, leaves the Zebras bottom again.

Silloth coach Mark Orchard said: “It was a great result, probably our biggest win outside the Cumbria League.

"Bolton’s population probably outnumbers our own by around 100-1, so it was a proud day for a little town like Silloth.

“We have all but written off this season and the pressure is off us now, so all I asked of the players was to go out and enjoy it as we aim to build some momentum for next season.

“We have a six-point gap to make up and, if we are relegated, we want our end-of-season form to set us up for the start of next season as I’m sure we will start as early favourites to bounce straight back up.

“I’ve committed myself to coaching next season and started recruiting with some new and old faces who are up for the challenge. We are looking to clean up next season and bounce back stronger.”