HOLDERS Askam begin their defence of the CJS Barrow and District KO Cup tonight with a trip to Barrow Island.

Hosts Barrow Island lead the league, with Askam in second, setting up a mouthwatering clash.

Ulverston go to Dalton looking to avenge last week's defeat at Kelland Park, though the home side will be favourites.

The Roose Pioneers v Walney game has been called off as Pioneers cannot raise a team.

The latest Furness Floor and Tiling league action saw Askam take the spoils 15-10 in a thrilling game against a spirited Roose side.

Dillan Taputu and Corne Els scored tries for Pioneers, with Euan James kicking a goal. Dan Rhodes, Dale Lampton and Sam Broadley crossed the whitewash for the Villagers, with Jack Cairns adding a goal and putting over a drop-goal.

Dalton beat Ulverston 22-14 in a nip-and-tuck game, clinching victory in the latter stages.

Jack Gedling, Ross Clayton, Tom Sharp, Ross Coulson and Eddie Tyson were the Dalton try-scorers. Joe Crarey kicked a goal.

For Ulverston, Dave John, Kieron Potter and Josh Procter scored tries and Jordan Moyes landed a goal.

Hindpool were unable to raise a side against Barrow Island.