BBC to broadcast two Cup sixth round ties

Correspondent

The RFL have confirmed that the BBC will broadcast two Challenge Cup sixth round ties live on BBC One and BBC Two over the weekend of May 16 and 17.

On Saturday May 16, Leeds Rhinos‘ away tie at Huddersfield Giants will be live on BBC One, with a kick-off time of 2.30pm.

A day later, on Sunday May 17, BBC Two will be broadcasting the Wakefield Wildcats versus Leigh Centurions encounter, which kicks off at 2.15pm.

Both matches will be followed by a forum on the BBC Red Button.

The BBC will also broadcast the quarter-final draw on BBC Two on Sunday following the completion of Wakefield v Leigh.

Live TV coverage will also be streamed on the BBC Sport website and via the BBC Sport app.

There will be coverage of the sixth round ties on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra and on BBC local radio. All live radio commentary is available to listen wherever you are via the BBC Sport app and BBC sports website, on mobile and tablet devices.