Last updated at 11:15, Tuesday, 16 September 2014

Workington Comets have been handed a tough draw against league leaders Edinburgh Monarchs and Berwick Bandits in the Premier League play-offs.

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The Monarchs, who secured top spot with an emphatic 54-36 away win at Glasgow on Sunday, had first pick of opponents for their play-off group.

They selected nearby rivals Comets, who they have beaten three times in as many matches this season, and fourth-placed Bandits.

The three teams will play each other home and away and the team with the most points will progress to the grand final.

The other play-off group will see Somerset Rebels face Scunthorpe Scorpions and Ipswich Witches.

Comets first play-off fixture will see them travel to face Edinburgh on Friday, September 26, and they will then host the Monarchs at Derwent Park the following day.

That means there will be no fixture this weekend for the Comets. Dates for the meetings against Berwick have yet to be arranged.

Comets owner Laura Morgan is in a relaxed mood after hearing the draw.

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Workington Comets handed tough draw in play-offs