Challenge Cup quarter-finals draw made

Drew Darbyshire
Challenge Cup quarter-final draw trophy SWpix

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The Challenge Cup quarter-finals draw has been made, with eight clubs just two wins away from reaching the final at Wembley.

The BBC showed the draw live after their broadcast of Hull’s 32-8 win over Castleford on Sunday afternoon.

The quarter-finals of the prestigious cup competition will be held across the weekend of June 16-18, with all four set to be televised.

BBC will get first picks for the Saturday and Sunday afternoons, while Viaplay Sports will broadcast the remaining two.

York, the only remaining Championship club in the competition, have been drawn at home to Leigh, who have won their last five games.

Hull KR, who are currently third in the Super League table, will welcome Salford to Craven Park in the quarter-finals.

There’ll be a derby clash at the DW Stadium when Wigan host neighbours Warrington.

Champions St Helens, who were made to work for a 26-6 victory by Championship club Halifax on Friday, will travel to Hull FC in the quarters.

Challenge Cup quarter-finals draw

  • Hull Kingston Rovers v Salford Red Devils
  • York Knights v Leigh Leopards
  • Wigan Warriors v Warrington Wolves
  • Hull FC v St Helens

Challenge Cup sixth round results

  • Halifax Panthers 6-26 St Helens
  • Wakefield Trinity 12-40 Leigh Leopards
  • Hull Kingston Rovers 50-0 Batley Bulldogs
  • Leeds Rhinos 14-18 Wigan Warriors
  • Catalans Dragons 14-16 Warrington Wolves
  • Salford Red Devils 42-40 Huddersfield Giants
  • Castleford Tigers 8-32 Hull FC
  • York Knights 36-12 London Broncos

The semi-finals this year will be played as two separate events on the weekend of July 22-23, with one on the Saturday and the other on Sunday at neutral venues.

There are plans for each to be a men’s and women’s double-header, with the Women’s Challenge Cup final also being held at Wembley later in August in a first-ever for the sport.

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