Challenge Cup draw: Holders Hull FC face French test

It will be Catalans’ second visit to KCOM Stadium this year after a 16-14 Super League win in February.

Tie of the round will see Castleford Tigers, the 2014 runners-up and current Super League leaders, play host to St Helens.

The draw produced two Yorkshire derbies. Wakefield Trinity will travel to their dual-registration partner club Dewsbury Rams, of the Championship, where they are considering ground-sharing next season.

At least one Championship club will be through to the quarter-finals after Featherstone Rovers were drawn at home to Halifax.

Leeds Rhinos, winners in 2014 and 2015, will face League One opposition for the second successive round, with Barrow Raiders visiting Headingley in the first meeting between the clubs since 1993.

Championship leaders Hull KR’s reward for eliminating Super League side Leigh Centurions in the previous round is a trip to another top-flight club Salford Red Devils.

The tie is the sides’ first meeting since last year’s million pound match when a golden point drop goal condemned Rovers to relegation.

Swinton Lions, who stunned Huddersfield Giants in round five, will be at home to Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves play host to Widnes Vikings.

The full draw is: Leeds Rhinos v Barrow Raiders, Salford Red Devils v Hull KR, Castleford Tigers v St Helens, Featherstone Rovers, v Halifax, Hull v Catalans Dragons, Dewsbury Rams v Wakefield Trinity, Swinton Lions v Wigan Warriors, Warrington Wolves v Widnes Vikings.

Tie will be played on the weekend of May 13/14.

Hull FC’s Liam Watts has been banned for two games for his high tackle against Castleford Tigers.