
RAF Beaten By Bentley In Rugby League Challenge Cup First Round
An 18-10 defeat at RAF Cranwell ended any hopes of a cup run for the Royal Air Force.
An 18-10 defeat at RAF Cranwell ended any hopes of a cup run for the Royal Air Force.
A 26-10 victory over Oulton Raiders in Aldershot booked their place in the rugby league competition's second round.
The loss to West Bank Bears marks the fifth consecutive year the Royal Navy has failed to make it to the second round.
The RAF and Army have home ties while the Navy will travel to Widnes for their match.
The military side were on the wrong end of a 22-20 scoreline in Wigan.
The showpiece event saw Eatock's side beat Castleford Tigers in St Helens.
Scott Stevenson's family was in the crowd on Friday night to see the Royal Air Force beat the Royal Navy.
Senior Aircraftman Scott Stevenson has been described as "one of life's good guys" and a "legend".
Lieutenant Colonel Dave Groce said it was a privilege to know Senior Aircraftman Scott Stevenson and that his death is a "tragedy".
Senior Aircraftman (Technician) Scott Stevenson played full-back for the RAF rugby league team.
Kieran Roche's dramatic kick means the Army have won both the men's and women's Inter Services titles in 2019.
They defeated the RAF in Aldershot to retain their title.
A win against the Navy in the opening game means the Army could be crowned champions on Friday.
A stunning 60-0 win took the ladies in red one step closer to retaining their title.
The Army women thrashed Super League side York City Knights to win the Challenge Shield Final.
A win over an England Universities team decided the tournament in the final game.