Challenge Cup sixth round draw details as Warriors prepare to enter

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Former Wigan assistant Iestyn Harris will conduct the draw as all 12 Super League clubs preapre to enter the prestigious competition at the next stage, with four fixtures taking place in round five this weekend.

Wigan’s dual-registration partners Wakefield Trinity will travel to promotion-chasing rivals Featherstone Rovers live on The Sportsman on Sunday (3pm), while Swinton Lions take on Sheffield Eagles 26 hours prior live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Red Button (12:30pm).

Widnes Vikings face Batley Bulldogs, while York Acorn remain the only community club left - having defeated League One’s Cornwall en route to round five - and face Championship outfit Halifax Panthers for a place in the next round.

The sixth round ties will take place across the weekend of March 23-24, with Leigh Leopards the current holders under ex-Wigan boss Adrian Lam.

His side defeated Hull KR 17-16 following a dramatic golden point clash in the capital, with Lachlan Lam kicking the winner in extra time in front of a crowd of 58,213.

Matt Peet’s Warriors, who lifted the trophy in 2022 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, were knocked out by The Robins in last year’s semi-final stages.

The Men’s 2024 Challenge Cup final is part of a triple-header finals day at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, June 8, alongside the finals of the Women’s Challenge Cup and the 1895 Cup final.

Plus, there will be the traditional Year 7 boys’ Champion Schools Final from 10:00am.