Cheshire Phoenix end the year with trip to play Sheffield

In a big Super League derby, Ben Thomas’ side hosted Manchester and it was Phoenix who came out on top 116-90, moving them up to second in the table.

Patrick Robinson was the leading scorer during the contest with his 27-point haul, backed up by 21 points from Tobias Cameron.

Contributions were also made by Jaxon Brenchley (18), Michael Diggins (13) and Skyler White (12).

Cheshire head to Sheffield Sharks this evening.

Other fixtures: Caledonia v Manchester; Leicester v Bristol; Surrey v Newcastle.

Other results: Leicester 75 London 83; Bristol 77 Surrey 77 (Surrey won 10-9 in overtime); Newcastle 79 Caledonia 87.