Challenge Cup fourth round schedule confirmed as two ties picked for broadcast coverage
The full schedule for next month’s Challenge Cup fourth round has been confirmed, with two ties being picked for broadcast coverage.
BBC Sport will show the West Yorkshire derby between Wakefield Trinity and Leeds Rhinos on Friday, March 13, as part of their coverage of the fourth round. The match will kick off at 8pm at the DIY Kitchens Stadium, with coverage available to watch via BBC iPlayer, Red Button and the BBC Sport website.
Meanwhile, The Sportsman will show holders Hull KR’s visit to the ACCU Stadium to face Huddersfield Giants on March 14, 3pm kick-off.
As things stand, Wigan Warriors’ home tie against the newly-promoted Super League side Bradford Bulls will not be broadcast, meaning the only way to watch the action live would be in the flesh at the Brick Community Stadium on Friday, March 13, 8pm kick-off.
Elsewhere, Championship side Goole Vikings are set to feature in the fourth round for the first time in their short history, with Scott Taylor’s outfit facing nine-time winners Warrington Wolves in a tie which will now take place at the Halliwell Jones Stadium on March 14, 2pm kick-off.
Challenge Cup fourth round ties: Friday, March 13 – Leigh Leopards v Hull FC (8pm), Wakefield Trinity v Leeds Rhinos (8pm – BBC Sport), Wigan Warriors v Bradford Bulls (8pm); Saturday, March 14 – York Knights v Keighley Cougars (12pm), Warrington Wolves v Goole Vikings (2pm), Huddersfield Giants v Hull KR (3pm – The Sportsman), Castleford Tigers v St Helens (6pm), Catalans Dragons v Oldham RLFC (6:30pm).