Challenge Cup semi-final draw made as HUGE ties set up

Ben Olawumi 12 Apr 2026 2:05 PM

The draw for the semi-finals of this year’s Challenge Cup has been made, including a rematch of last year’s final between Hull KR and Warrington.

Football icon – and Wakefield fan – Chris Kamara conducted the draw on Sunday afternoon alongside rugby league royalty in the shape of Jamie Peacock.

The draw was made at half-time of Trinity’s quarter-final tie against Wigan live at Belle Vue, with the Warriors holding a slender 18-16 lead thanks to Jai Field’s try on the hooter.

Whoever ends up winning that tie will progress to face Saints in next month’s semi-finals, for which the venues are still to be confirmed.

Paul Rowley’s side beat Catalans Dragons on 36-4 on Friday night at the BrewDog Stadium to reach the semis, aiming to get back to Wembley for the first time since 2021.

Warrington meanwhile will take on Hull KR in the other semi-final, with that game a repeat of last year’s final under the Wembley arch, won in dramatic fashion by the Robins.

The Wolves – who have been beaten finalists in each of the last two seasons under the tutelage of NRL and England icon Sam Burgess – earned their spot in the last-four on Saturday evening with a 24-10 home victory over Leigh Leopards

This year’s semi-final opponents KR beat York Knights 48-10 in their quarter-final tie on Saturday afternoon, also on home soil.

The Robins ended their long trophy drought with victory over Wire at Wembley last August.

In boss Willie Peters’ final season before heading to the NRL, they will attempt to become the first club since rivals Hull FC in 2016/2017 to retain the Challenge Cup.

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