PILKINGTON Recs will entertain visitors from the far north of the British isles in the first round of the Challenge Cup.

Recs tackle Aberdeen Warriors.

Blackbrook have a home tie against Cumbrians Egremont Rangers, while Premier League Thatto Heath travel to Shaw Cross Sharks.

Challenge Cup round one: Underbank Rangers v East Leeds, Leeds Met University v Millom, Blackbrook Royals v Egremont Rangers, Shaw Cross Sharks v Thatto Heath Crusaders, Leigh Miners Rangers v Hunslet Warriors, Oulton Raiders v West Hull, Saddleworth Rangers v Milford Marlins, Kells v St Judes, Skirlaugh v Rochdale Mayfield, RAF v Dewsbury Celtic, Askam v British Army, Royal Navy v Walney Central, Myton v East Hull, Loughborough University v British Police, SW London Chargers v Torfaen Tigers, Widnes St Maries v Wigan St Patricks, Pilkington Recs v Aberdeen Warriors, York Acorn v Siddal, Wath Brow v Halton Simms Cross, Woolston Rovers v Elland, Lock Lane v Normanton Knights, Hull Dockers v Bristol Sonics.

The games will be played weekend of Feb 1/2.