BBC News Channel to broadcast Challenge Cup draw live

The RFL have confirmed that the draw for the sixth round of the Challenge Cup will take place live on Sportsday on the BBC News Channel.

The draw will be broadcast on Monday April 20 between 6.30pm and 7pm. The BBC News channel can be viewed on Freeview 130, Freesat 212, Sky 503 and Virgin Media 601.

The eight winners from this weekend’s fifth round ties will join the top eight Super League teams from 2014 in the draw to produce eight ties that will be played over the weekend of May 16-17.

Challenge Cup fifth round ties:

Friday April 17

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats v Halifax (7.30pm)

Saturday April 18

Leigh Centurions v Salford Red Devils (2.35pm)

Sunday April 19

Leigh Miners Rangers v York City Knights (2pm)

North Wales Crusaders v Featherstone Rovers (2.30pm)

Hunslet Hawks v Dewsbury Rams (3pm)

Bradford Bulls v Hull Kingston Rovers (3pm)

Sheffield Eagles v Hull FC (3pm)

Batley Bulldogs v Swinton Lions (3pm)