Morgan wins Cup battle of Aussie coaches
Hull KR have eased past the Celtic Crusaders 32-6 in the fourth round of the English rugby league Challenge Cup on Friday allowing coach Justin Morgan to get the better of his Australian counterpart John Dixon.
Hull KR, who were quarter-finalists last season, scored tries through Kris Welham, Daniel Fitzhenry, former Newcastle Knight Clint Newton, Jake Webster and Liam Colbon.
The win also represented a double for Hull KR who had seen off the Welsh side 48-18 in the Super League three weeks ago.
Danny Brough scored 18 points as Wakefield eased into the fifth round with a 10-try, 54-0 demolition of Leigh.
Matt Blaymire, Aaron Murphy and Sam Obst each grabbed a brace while Damien Blanch, Danny Sculthorpe and Tevita Leo-Latu also crossed. Brough's contribution came from a try and seven goals.
Halifax edged Widnes 20-16, Rochdale saw off Swinton 28-22 while Sheffield Eagles came from behind to beat Dewsbury 28-18.
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