Northern Eel

Another one for Cas as they stretch the lead to 28-14

Cas score again and that's the ball game. 15 mins left. 24-14

And they can't.

Third set in a repeat set for Batley. They need to make this one count...

Cas are a man down for 10 minutes, but they repel the pressure on their line.

Cas score after 2 mins of the 2nd half. They should be a bit more relaced now. Long way back for Batley.

No, which in itself is ridiculous.

Cas should ease to a win in the second half, downhill, but that's a good effort from Batley in the first half. A good cup tie this one.

All square on the hooter. 14-14 KTC.

Batley back in front with another try. 14-10.

And an error from Batley sees the Tigers go in again. 8-10 Cas.

Cas back in it after some good pressure. Try in the corner.

First try of the day goes to Batley, down the slope.

Totally agree, for a number of reasons. Underdogs at home, against a poor SL side, who will bring a decent crowd, and a returning coach, with the mild chance of an upset. That's what the Challenge Cup used to be about.

Batley Bulldogs - From about 1981, as a little kid Brentwood Eels (Founder) - From 2004 Catalans Dragons - From about 2005 Bassetlaw Bulldogs (Founder) - From 2018

Goodness me. Get out of jail free for Hull. London gave it everything. But came up just short.

Ooooof!

Definitely offside. What are the Hulls fans moaning about?

1 score in it. I like the guts that London are showing, but Hull are......meh.

I generally enjoyed the games, the atmosphere and all that came with the event, from my armchair. I would like to think it was a success, by whatever metrics it is intended to be measured by, and it would be great to have a Super League team join in at some stage.

You are right. However, even his coach doesn't like his messing about. Unfortunately, if the mask fits, he is going to have to wear it.

Catalans lack team discipline. Bentley is a grub. Leeds deserve to win.

'That doesn't warrant you throwing yourself to the ground like a footballer'. Wonderful from the ref.

Off the cuff and that deserves a try.