Challenge Cup 2023 First and Second round Draw

[2blackrooks]

Looking forward to Edinburgh Eagles taking on Saddleworth Rangers, tough one 

[Jughead]

Some great ties in both rounds. The stand out is Pats v Ince Rose Bridge. Brentwood v Bedford looks a decent game, they had a close scoreline last year (20-18 to Brentwood) and the service sides have tough ties.  

[Davo5]

1 hour ago, Futtocks said:

What other sport would have a club named after a laundry dryer?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hills_Hoist 

 

1 hour ago, Futtocks said:

First round draw
Fryston Warriors v Thornhill Trojans
Featherstone Lions v Great Britain Police
 

Second round draw

Brentwood Eels/Bedford Tigers v Wash Brow Hornets
 

Maybe they’ll gat to play WASH Brow

[Yorks Tim]

Tough one for Hurricanes at Hull Dockers.

Both teams will want to make a statement I reckon. Tasty.

 

[Dunbar]

I shall be attending the Hammersmith or London Chargers first round tie but what a game Wigan St Pats v Ince Rose Bridge will be.

[usain bolt]

Are the BBC showing a game a round this year, hope so 

[hw88]

15 hours ago, Futtocks said:

What other sport would have a club named after a laundry dryer?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hills_Hoist 

If you want strange names you should checkout some of the African football teams. My personal favourite was the now defunct Dangerous Darkies from South Africa.

Also many Dutch teams have initials in them which often have strange meanings. For instance NAC Breda. N = never give up, A = pleasant for entertainment and relaxation, C = combination!

Edited January 13, 2023 by hw88

[Jughead]

22 minutes ago, hw88 said:

If you want strange names you should checkout some of the African football teams. My personal favourite was the now defunct Dangerous Darkies from South Africa.

Also many Dutch teams have initials in them which often have strange meanings. For instance NAC Breda. N = never give up, A = pleasant for entertainment and relaxation, C = combination!

Guyra Super Spuds, Young Cherrypickers, Scone Thoroughbreads and the Old Bar Beach Pirates are some great named RL teams. 

[Futtocks]

16 minutes ago, Jughead said:

Guyra Super Spuds, Young Cherrypickers, Scone Thoroughbreads and the Old Bar Beach Pirates are some great named RL teams. 

See also: Mad Squirrels Vrchlabí, Puke Turtles, Minj Brothers*, I'Magnifici Firenze.

*sadly, now renamed to just "Brothers". But the club's still based in Minj.

[THE RED ROOSTER]

Just for Information

Where do the following play and when will will know the date and time of kick off for the following:

London Chargers - Chiswick RFC ?

Hammersmith Hills Hoists - Wasps RFC Twyford Avenue ?

Brentwood Eels - ?

Two of these clubs have twitter feeds that ceased in 2019. I did think we would have a double header at New River if London Skolars were at home, which happened a few years ago, but Skolars will make their exit away at Rochdale in the second round.

 

[Jeff Stein]

10 hours ago, THE RED ROOSTER said:

Just for Information

Where do the following play and when will will know the date and time of kick off for the following:

London Chargers - Chiswick RFC ?

Hammersmith Hills Hoists - Wasps RFC Twyford Avenue ?

Brentwood Eels - ?

Two of these clubs have twitter feeds that ceased in 2019. I did think we would have a double header at New River if London Skolars were at home, which happened a few years ago, but Skolars will make their exit away at Rochdale in the second round.

 

Brentwood Eels play at the Old Brentwoods club. Main pitch is good quality with banking round it, but I guess there will be the problem of fitting in with the union season. The club is a couple of miles out of town and difficult to do by public transport (no 21 bus to Ongar from the station. Get out at the end of the straight mile and then 10 minute walk along Ashwells Road. Not sure if buses are once every hour or once every two hours on a Saturday. Certainly non existent on a Sunday).

[Rene_Artois]

Dons v Oldham surely already the televised round 2 tie?

[Jughead]

58 minutes ago, Rene_Artois said:

Dons v Oldham surely already the televised round 2 tie?

Siddal v West Hull is a better game, for me. 

[THE RED ROOSTER]

On 14/01/2023 at 08:23, Jeff Stein said:

Brentwood Eels play at the Old Brentwoods club. Main pitch is good quality with banking round it, but I guess there will be the problem of fitting in with the union season. The club is a couple of miles out of town and difficult to do by public transport (no 21 bus to Ongar from the station. Get out at the end of the straight mile and then 10 minute walk along Ashwells Road. Not sure if buses are once every hour or once every two hours on a Saturday. Certainly non existent on a Sunday).

Thanks

[Just Browny]

On 14/01/2023 at 14:40, Jughead said:

Siddal v West Hull is a better game, for me. 

I am hoping to find my way to this one.