The Eastern Rhinos will once again face a stern test in the BARLA National Cup with a home draw against West Yorkshire outfit Cutsyke. Favoured with a fixture at their Colchester home for the second year running, the Rhinos will again have to hit the ground running for what is effectively a pre-season match-up against a strong opponent.
Round 1 of the Cup is set for Saturday 2 February 2019 with match details to follow once confirmed.