Venues confirmed for Challenge Cup quarter-final ties

LEEDS RHINOS will take on Hull KR in the Coral Challenge Cup quarter-finals at St Helens as part of a double-header on Friday September 18 (8.15pm).
By Dave Craven
Published 4th Sep 2020, 09:10 BST
Updated 4th Sep 2020, 09:33 BST
Leeds Rhinos' Jamie Jones-Buchanan and Kevin Sinfield raise the 2015 Challenge Cup after beating Hull KR at Wembley (PIC: STEVE RIDING)Leeds Rhinos' Jamie Jones-Buchanan and Kevin Sinfield raise the 2015 Challenge Cup after beating Hull KR at Wembley (PIC: STEVE RIDING)
Leeds Rhinos' Jamie Jones-Buchanan and Kevin Sinfield raise the 2015 Challenge Cup after beating Hull KR at Wembley (PIC: STEVE RIDING)

The tie - a repeat of the 2015 final - will kick-off after Salford Red Devils v Catalans Dragons (6pm) and both games will be televised live by Sky Sports.

The BBC’s selected ties – the rematch of last year’s Wembley Final between Warrington Wolves and St Helens (2.30pm), followed by Wigan Warriors against the winners of the outstanding Sixth Round tie between Castleford Tigers and Hull FC – will be played at Salford’s AJ Bell Stadium the following day.

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The Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens will also host the Castleford-Hull Sixth Round tie on Sunday week, September 13 – which will be shown live on BBC1, with a 3pm kick-off.

Mark Foster, the RFL’s Chief Commercial Officer, said: “It’s a great result for the game to be able to confirm that all eight of the remaining ties in the 2020 Coral Challenge Cup will be televised live across the BBC and Sky Sports.

“With all games remaining behind closed doors in September, we have worked with our broadcast partners to deliver double headers at two facilities which have already staged successful events in recent weeks – the Totally Wicked Stadium in St Helens, and the AJ Bell Stadium in Salford.

“That means clubs giving up home advantage – but given the exceptional circumstances of this year’s competition, which has already required a re-draw, we have asked the players, coaches and supporters of those clubs to support us in the need to work flexibly for the wider good of the game.

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“We will shortly be confirming details of the semi finals on Saturday October 3, and the 2020 Coral Challenge Cup Final on Saturday October 17 – another opportunity for Rugby League to celebrate given the unique challenges of the sport’s 125th anniversary year.”

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Coral Challenge Cup, remaining rounds

Sixth Round

Sunday September 13: Castleford Tigers v Hull FC (Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens - 3pm, live on BBC1)

Quarter Finals

Friday September 18: Catalans Dragons v Salford Red Devils (6pm), Leeds Rhinos v Hull KR (815pm) – both Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens, live on Sky Sports

Saturday September 19: Warrington Wolves v St Helens (230pm, live on BBC1), Castleford Tigers or Hull FC v Wigan Warriors (5pm, live on BBC2) – both AJ Bell Stadium, Salford

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