Paddy Mcateer

Barrow Raiders will be without Curtis Teare because of a thumb injury, while Brad Singleton is also ruled out with an ankle problem and Joe Bullock remains doubtful with a back issue. Jarrad Stack could miss the trip to Halifax due to work commitments, and Harvey Makin has been recalled by Wigan. Finn McMillan, Charlie Emslie, Stevie Watson and Seth Woodend strengthen the squad, while Brad Walker, Ryan Johnston and Shane Toal return to contention. Head coach Paul Crarey expects a difficult match against Halifax and is concerned about further injuries ahead of a midweek game against Doncaster.

Ellis Gillam has been cleared to return from a foot injury for Barrow Raiders' home match against Rochdale Hornets, while Andrew Bulman also returns and several positional changes are made. Brad Walker remains unavailable with a back injury, and Brad Singleton has a prior engagement. Coach Paul Crarey welcomed former Barrow player Jamie Dallimore's return with Rochdale and said the team must recover from three consecutive defeats, including a disputed sin-binning for Luke Broadbent at Oldham. Barrow are targeting a top-four place in the playoffs.

Dalton strengthened its Cumbria Conference title hopes with a dominant 50-10 home win over Maryport. Isaac Maclean, Tom Farren and Rio York were among the key scorers, while Ben Atkinson earned man-of-the-match honors. Millom lost a close 30-24 contest at Seaton Rangers, Askam edged Lowca 26-24, and Roose Pioneers fell 30-4 to Cockermouth.

Roose Pioneers prepare for a Cumbria Men’s League Trophy semifinal against Cockermouth Tigers, with coach Lee Edmondson noting recent opponent improvements and squad changes due to injuries and absences. Dalton face Hensingham in a top‑of‑table National Conference Cumbria match but expect difficulties because of a depleted squad and a rescheduled fixture. Hindpool’s match at Distington has been called off due to a shortage of players, while Askam travel to Wath Brow Hornets ‘A’ with several players returning and others doubtful.