Category: Challenge Cup
Challenge Cup Round One broadcasting details confirmed
THE broadcasting details for Round One of the 2026 Challenge Cup have been confirmed. BBC Sport will stream the First Round tie between Rochdale Mayfield…
Optimism at Featherstone Rovers as Challenge Cup draw nears
FEATHERSTONE ROVERS will be in Monday’s draw for the opening stages of the Challenge Cup – and are optimistic of overcoming their financial crisis to…
2026 Challenge Cup details confirmed with key dates revealed
THE draw for the first two rounds of the 2026 Challenge Cup will take place on Monday, November 24. The first-round draw will include 34…
How Magic Weekend could breathe new life into the Challenge Cup
MIKE WELLS puts forward a radical proposal for reorganising and reviving the magic of the Challenge Cup. THE roar of the crowd, the iconic atmosphere,…
Every Challenge Cup attendance in its 129-year history and where the 2025 final ranks
THE Challenge Cup Final is one of the most prestigious competitions in sport and especially rugby league. Chartering the competition in its 128-year history, there…
Challenge Cup final disciplinary: Hull KR and Warrington Wolves stars could be in hot water
THE 2025 Challenge Cup is in Hull KR’s hands for the first time in 45 years after an 8-6 win over Warrington Wolves. But, with…
St Helens and Wigan Warriors name Wembley squads
Women’s Challenge Cup finalists St Helens and Wigan Warriors have named their 21-player squads ahead of Saturday’s Wembley showdown. It will be the first time,…
Elliot Minchella gives verdict on rival fans’ taunts of lack of silverware
ELLIOT MINCHELLA insists he has no qualms about opposition taunts and that “pressure is a privilege” heading into Saturday’s Challenge Cup Final showdown with Warrington…
Sam Burgess makes George Williams admission as Warrington Wolves pair Wembley doubts
SAM BURGESS has admitted that George Williams may not have played an ordinary league fixture this weekend. Williams ruptured ankle ligaments in a loss to…
Warrington Wolves’ Sam Burgess on how to beat ‘heavy favourites’ Hull KR
WARRINGTON WOLVES head coach Sam Burgess insists every one of his players will have to perform above an 8/10 to beat Hull KR in the…