The fifth round of the Coral Challenge Cup saw the entry of the four Super League sides who took part in last season’s middle eights competition as the minnow crossed their fingers and hoped for a fantastic away day at Leeds Rhinos, Hull KR, Salford Red Devils or London Broncos. There were sixteen names in the draw with St Helens amateur side Thatto Heath Crusaders the lowest placed side, joining the surviving Betfred Championship and Championship One sides in the hat. League legend Martin Offiah and Steve Prescott Foundation's Linzi Prescott drew the balls at the Boxpark at Wembley Stadium
The draw in full was; Hull KR v. Leigh Centurions Widnes Vikings v. York City Knights Thatto Heath Crusaders v. Dewsbury Rams Leeds Rhinos v. Workington Town Halifax v. London Broncos Bradford Bulls v. Featherstone Rovers Salford Red Devils v. Rochdale Hornets Doncaster v. Batley Bulldogs All games will be played over the weekend of the 13th and 14th April. Two games will be selected for live broadcast, one on the OuRLeague site and app and one on the BBC. |