Eagles booked a place in the Challenge Cup quarter-finals with a win over Halifax the mixed clinical try scoring with strong defence.

Quentin Laulu-Togagae scored two tries as the Eagles made the last eight for the first time since they won the trophy in 1998.

Eagles swept into an early lead with Andrew Henderson passing to Michael Knowles whose offload sent fullback Laulu-Togagae through a gap. Dominic Brambani added goal.

Next the play was switched to right with Brambani and Laulu-Togagae sending in centre Tom Armstrong at the corner.

Steve Tyrer got Fax’s first points with penalty for a high tackle in the final seconds of half to cut Sheffield’s lead to 10-2.

Fax’s problems mounted as a break and short pass by Brambani sent Laulu-Togagae racing 60 metres to touch down under the posts for a spectacular try. Brambani added the goal.

Rob Worrincy gave Fax hope scoring in at the corner. Steve Tyrer’s kick hit the upright but went over.

Eagles settled the game with a break from Alex Szostak sending winger Scott Turner over wide out. Brambani added the goal.

Callum Casey went over for a consolation try but in the final minute Menzie Yere dived on Brambani’s grubber kick and the half-back kicked his fourth goal

Sheffield: Laulu-Togagae; Morrison, Yere, Armstrong, Taulapapa; Walker, Brambani; Battye, Henderson, Stringer, Knowles, Straugheir, Hirst. Subs: Davey, Szostak, Garside, Roche.

Tries: Quenton Laulu-Togagae 3, 51, Armstrong 9, Turner, 65, Yere 79,

Goals: Brambani 4/5.

Halifax: Fieldhouse; Worrincy, Tyrer, Heaton, Reittie; Handforth, Thackeray; Tonks, Craig Ashall, Ambler, Manning, Divorty, Bracek. Subs: Paterson, Karl Ashall, Barlow, Casey.

Tries: Worrincy 58, Casey 76.

Goals: Tyrer 2/3.

Referee: Ben Thaler.

Penalties: 8-7.

Attendance: 782