Titans gun for cup semis

TITANS’ hopes of reaching the British and Irish Cup semi-finals go on the line tomorrow as they face a Leinster side intent on claiming a hat-trick of wins in the competition.

The Dubliners became the only side in the five-year history of the competition to win the trophy more than once when they beat Leeds Carnegie 44-17 in last season's final on home turf at Donnybrook.

The previous year, Leinster were pushed to the limit by Newcastle Falcons before winning a thrilling final 18-17 in extra-time.

Now, they’re intent on claiming a treble, having swept through their group stage by finishing top with five wins from six.

The Irishmen beat Plymouth and Jersey home and away and Camarthen Quins at home, but surprisingly despite that 67-12 win they lost by two points in the return in South Wales.

Rotherham coach Lee Blackett knows it will be a toughie.

“We’ve taken the British and Irish Cup seriiously and that’s taken us to the quarter finals,” he said. “Now we obviously want to take it even further but we know how difficult it will be this weekend.”

Kick off is 2pm.