The draws for the NWML Cup, Trophy & Shield preliminary and first round took place at the 2017 season launch at Ruskin Drive in St Helens on Monday evening.

Chester will host the winners of the tie between Division Three sides Chorley Panthers and Wigan Bulldogs in the first round on Saturday, May 13th.

NWML Trophy draw

Preliminary round

Leigh East A v Bold Miners
Chorley Panthers v Wigan Bulldogs
Crosfields A v Wigan St Judes A
Garswood Stags v Burtonwood Bridge

Round one

Rochdale Cobras v Leyland Warriors
Crosfields A or Wigan St Judes A v Rochdale Mayfield A
Bank Quay Bulls v Manchester Rangers
Oldham St Annes A v Bury Broncos
Eccleston Lions v Leigh East A or Bold Miners
Widnes Tigers v Fitton Hill
Blackpool Scorpions v Burtonwood Bridge
Chester Gladiators v Chorley Panthers or Wigan Bulldogs