Rugby league: John Smith’s Cumberland League Division Two Play-Offs Semi-Final

Last updated 15:55, Wednesday, 23 April 2008

LOWCA pulled off a shock result when they defeated Wigton 34-14 away in the Division Two play-offs semi-final.

Lee Allen scored a hat-trick for Lowca, Tony Tinkler crossed twice, and Paul Lancaster touched down; Keith Campbell converted all but one effort.

Wayne Southward and Chris Pattinson replied for Wigton, who were only 12-8 behind at half time, and Andrew Logue landed three goals.

In other rugby league action, Cockermouth scored four tries to Seaton Rangers’ three in the E Lamb & Son Cumberland Amateur Cup but lost 20-18, and Ellenborough Rangers beat Queens 22-11 in the semi-final of the Bartlett’s Insurance Champion of Champions Series.

They will meet Bank Quay Bulls in the series final on May 24.