Five Challenge Cup sixth round ties to be televised
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Five of the eight Betfred Challenge Cup ties in the sixth round will be televised, the Rugby Football League has confirmed.
The West Yorkshire derby between Leeds and Castleford will be shown live on the BBC on Saturday, March 26 (4:30pm).
The Rhinos defeated the Tigers 23-10 at Wembley in 2020. Castleford suffered defeat in the final again last year at the hands of St Helens.
On Sunday, March 27, the BBC cameras will be in Barrow. Championship club Barrow will host Super League side Huddersfield (4:30pm). The Giants haven’t reached the final since their 2009 defeat by Warrington.
Premier Sports will show the all-Super League tites between Wigan and Salford on Friday, March 25 (7:35pm) as well as Warrington’s tie against Wakefield on Sunday, March 27 (2pm).
The Sportsman will stream cup holders’ Saints visit to Championship side Whitehaven on Saturday, March 26 at 2pm.
Saints’ last visit to the Recreation Ground came in 2001 when they overcame a spirited Haven 34-22 en route to the Challenge Cup final.
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Draw made for sixth round of Challenge Cup
Challenge Cup sixth round draw:
Barrow Raiders v Huddersfield Giants – Sunday, March 27 (4.30pm) – BBC
Catalans Dragons v Featherstone Rovers – Saturday, March 26 (KO TBC)
Hull KR v Leigh Centurions – (KO TBC)
Leeds Rhinos v Castleford Tigers – Saturday, March 26 (4.30pm) – BBC
Sheffield Eagles v Hull FC – (KO TBC)
Warrington Wolves v Wakefield Trinity – Sunday, March 27 (2pm) – Premier Sports
Whitehaven v St Helens – Saturday, March 26 (2pm) – The Sportsman
Wigan Warriors v Salford Red Devils – Friday, March 25 (7:35pm) – Premier Sports
Challenge Cup fifth round results:
North Wales Crusaders 30-50 Sheffield Eagles
Barrow Raiders 32-18 Workington Town
Batley Bulldogs 20-54 Featherstone Rovers
Whitehaven 38-12 York City Knights
Bradford Bulls 16-20 Leigh Centurions
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