Thatto Heath v Dewsbury selected for BBC coverage

James Messenger

Photo courtesy of Richard Long

Thatto Heath’s Coral Challenge Cup Fifth Round tie against Championship side Dewsbury has been selected for live BBC coverage. 

The Crusaders, who are the only amateur side left in the competition, booked their place in the next round with a shock 16-14 victory over League One North Wales Crusaders.

They have taken part in every round of this year’s competition and will be shown once again on the BBC Sport website on Sunday April 14, 3.00pm kick off.

From Round Six onwards, games will be screened live on BBC1 and BBC2, with the final eight Betfred Super League sides entering the competition at that stage.

All ties will take place from April 11-14. The full draw is as follows:

Thursday April 11

Hull Kingston Rovers v Leigh Centurions (KO 7.30pm)
Halifax RLFC v London Broncos (KO 7.30pm)

Friday April 12

Leeds Rhinos v Workington Town (7.45pm)
Salford Red Devils v Rochdale Hornets (7.45pm)

Saturday April 13

Widnes Vikings v York City Knights (7.30pm)

Sunday April 14

Bradford Bulls v Featherstone Rovers (3.00pm)
Doncaster RLFC v Batley Bulldogs (3.00pm)
Thatto Heath Crusaders v Dewsbury Rams (3.00pm) – BBC Coverage