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CHALLENGE CUP 6TH ROUND DRAW
Jake Watson • 7 March 2024
The draw for Round 6 of the Men’s Betfred Challenge Cup will be broadcast live on Sportsday from the BBC’s studios at MediaCity on Monday 11 March, from 6.30pm.
Sportsday, which is on air from 6.30-7pm, is the BBC News daily sports news programme. Former Super League star Iestyn Harris will be at MediaCity to conduct the draw – 25 years on from his record-equalling cup final exploits in 1999. At Wembley Stadium in May 1999, Harris scored 20 points (one try, eight goals) in Leeds Rhinos’ 52–16 triumph over London Broncos, matching Neil Fox’s haul for Wakefield Trinity against Hull FC in the 1960 final.
Cup holders Leigh Leopards will be one of 16 teams in the hat, and Adrian and Lachlan Lam will also be part of the Sportsday programme. Head coach Adrian Lam last year guided the Leigh to their first major trophy in 52 years, his son Lachlan clinching the Challenge Cup in golden point extra-time with the first drop goal of his career against Hull KR at Wembley Stadium.
BBC News is available via BBC iPlayer and the following TV channels.
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Joining the 12 Super League clubs in the Round 6 draw will be the winners of this weekend’s four Betfred Challenge Cup fifth round ties, which include Saturday’s all-Championship clash between Swinton Lions and Sheffield Eagles – this match being shown live on BBC Red Button, iPlayer and the BBC Sport website from 12.20pm.
Betfred Challenge Round 5 ties
Swinton Lions v Sheffield Eagles (Saturday 9 March, KO 12.30pm)
Widnes Vikings v Batley Bulldogs (Saturday 9 March 9, KO 6pm)
Featherstone Rovers v Wakefield Trinity (Sunday 10 March, KO 3pm, live on The Sportsman)
Halifax Panthers v York Acorn (Sunday 10 March, 3pm)
Round 6 ties will take place over the weekend of 23/24 March.
The Men's 2024 Betfred Challenge Cup Final (KO 3pm) is part of a Finals Day triple-header at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 8 June, alongside the finals of the Betfred Women's Challenge Cup (KO 11.45am) and the AB Sundecks 1895 Cup (KO 5.45pm). Tickets are available online now at our 25% OFF Early Bird and starting from only £15 Adults and £7.50 Under 16s, with family packages also available.
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GAMEWEEK: Featherstone Rovers vs London Broncos Off the back of another win at The Cherry Red Records on Saturday against Hunslet the Broncos move into cup action this weekend. We turn our attentions to the 1895 Cup and a place in the semi-finals is at stake when we head to Featherstone Rovers to take on Paul Cooke's side. The last time we were in the 1895 Cup we reached the semi-final stages of the competition and will be looking to go at least one step further on this occasion. Broncos have already faced Featherstone once this season and it was Mike Eccles side who took the win in a league game at Wimbledon. The last time Broncos played at Featherstone was in the semi-final of the play-offs in 2023 and it was the Broncos who picked up a shock win to progress to the final and ultimately seal promotion back to Super League. To buy tickets for the game click the link below! #WeAreLondon
Hemel Stags win the U16s in Brentwood while Elmbridge Eagles win the U14s in Elmbridge in London Junior League Pre-Season Nines Tournaments
Langley Park, St James' Boys and Dorothy Stringer all travel North to face major opposition in the National Champion Schools Knock-Out Rounds
LONDON BRONCOS V HUNSLET (by David Ballheimer) London Broncos (16) 26, Hunslet (0) 6 London Broncos produced one of their most dominant defensive performances in recent memory as they beat Hunslet at the Cherry Red Records Stadium on Saturday night. Such was London’s control of the ruck that the Yorkshiremen had only one attack on the London line, and they turned over the ball-carrier before he could ground the ball. At the other end, Hunslet could not cope with the power and strength of London’s ball-carriers. The Broncos made a great start, scoring on their second possession, courtesy of Marcus Stock, who found a way through three tacklers before stretching over the line and grounding the ball. Most of the credit, however, belonged to Huw Worthington, who charged 35 metres downfield returning a kick. Four minutes later, Stock turned provider, turning in a tackle and sending Luke Polselli over. The half-back was able to run behind the posts to make Chris Hellec’s second conversion even easier than his first.
MATCH GALLERY: London Broncos 26-6 Hunslet RLFC You can now look at the best images from a winning afternoon for Mike Eccles Broncos who maintained their 100% home record in the league this season. Tries in the first half Marcus Stock, Luke Polselli & Alex Walker gave the Broncos a 16-0 lead at the break before tries from Aaron Small and Liam Tindall secured the points. RFL President Adam Hills MBE attended the game as our special guest. #WeAreLondon
RFL President Adam Hills MBE visits London Broncos We welcomed Adam Hills to The Cherry Red Records Stadium on Saturday for the visit of Hunslet RLFC as he completes a mini tour of clubs in the Championship and League One. This wasn't Hills first trip to Wimbledon, as a supporter of Warrington Wolves, he attended the Super League game last season and was a big fan of the facilities on offer. You can watch the interview with Adam on the link below as we discuss a wide range of topics! #WeAreLondon
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS: London Broncos 26-6 Hunslet RLFC London Broncos returned to winning ways on Saturday as Mike Eccles side picked up a valuable win over Hunslet at The Cherry Red Records Stadium. The Broncos were forced into making 8 changes from the 18-man squad that lost to Oldham the week before so despite Hunslet's league position, a win was far from a foregone conclusion. You can watch the full match highlights below #WeAreLondon
POST-MATCH INTERVIEW: London Broncos 26-6 Hunslet RLFC Mike Eccles spoke of his delight after his London Broncos side picked up a valuable win over Hunslet at The Cherry Red Records Stadium. The Broncos were forced into making 8 changes from the 18-man squad that lost to Oldham the week before so despite Hunslet's league position, a win was far from a foregone conclusion. You can watch the full interview with Mike Eccles below. TRIES: Stock, Polselli, Walker, Small & Tindall CONVERSIONS: Hellec 3/3 #WeAreLondon
TEAM NEWS: London Broncos vs Hunslet RLFC Mike Eccles has named his starting line-up for this afternoon’s Round 5 clash with Hunslet at The Cherry Red Records. There are 7 changes to the 17 with Alfie Johnson and Tom Whitehead coming straight in to start after joining on dual registration from Warrington Wolves. Huw Worthington comes in for Lewis Bienek, Ben Hursey-Hord comes in for Sadiq Adebiyi and then Matt Ross, Sam Winney and Chris Ball are named as interchanges. Ted Davidson, a former academy player, who rejoined the club during the week is named as 18th man. #WeAreLondon
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