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Russians Not Up To The Challenge

Sun 24 Feb, 12:57 AM


Russian team Vereya were beaten 64-12 by Leigh Miners Rangers in the second round of the Carnegie Challenge Cup on Saturday.

Lokomotiv Moscow, who beat Vereya in the Russian Championship final, will hope to have more joy when they go into the hat for Thursday's third-round draw.

The most exciting finish in Saturday's matches came at Ince Rose Bridge, where the Arm won 26-25.

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