At the splendid Matlock pool, a new venue for BWPL, Ealing outplayed Sheffield Dolphins 23-7 but had to work hard for a 16-14 victory over Cambridge. The Ealing scoring was led by Linas Liudzius (6) and Ionut Dumbrava (5).
Cambridge secured their place with a 12-5 defeat of Invicta Marlins. In the other group, Castleford cruised through, beating Dover 26-8 and 2nd City Birmingham 22-12.