HEAD coach Tim Rumford said Oxford Rugby League fully deserved to record their first Ladbrokes Challenge Cup win with a 22-10 victory at Hemel Stags.

Andrew Hoggins (2), Marcus Brooker, Josh Scott and Aaron Jones Bishop crossed to put Oxford into the fourth round.

Tuesday’s draw handed them an away tie at National Conference League Premier Division side Leigh Miners Rangers on March 21.

Rumford said: “I am really pleased. In the second half we showed a lot of quality and fully deserved to be heading into the next round.”

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Eddie M’Barag’s try gave the hosts a 4-0 lead at the break, before Oxford’s Graham O’Keeffe and Hemel’s Barry John-Swindells were sin binned on 50 minutes.

Hoggins crossed for Oxford, but James Helliwell replied.

Jordan Gale added the extras.

Brooker broke Hemel’s defensive line to go over, before Scott crossed. Danny Allan converted for 14-10.

Hoggins grabbed his second try and Jones Bishop ensured Oxford advanced by diving over in the corner.