RL Challenge Cup : Tue Jan 14, 2025 7:27 pm  

London Broncos OR Goole Vikings v Wakefield Trinity
GB Police, York Acorn, London Chargers OR Oulton Raiders v Hull FC
Bradford Bulls OR Doncaster v Castleford Tigers
Lock Lane, Doncaster Toll Bar OR Hunslet RLFC v Huddersfield Giants
Wests Warriors, British Army OR RAF v Leeds Rhinos
Halifax Panthers, Thatto Heath OR Orrell St James v Catalans Dragons
Stanley Rangers, Hunslet ARLFC, West Hull OR Edinburgh Eagles v St Helens
Mirfield, Royal Navy OR Workington Town v Leigh Leopards
Midlands Hurricanes OR Siddal v Salford Red Devils
Whitehaven OR Swinton Lions v Warrington Wolves
Keighley Cougars OR York v Hull KR
Sheffield Eagles, West Bowling OR Cutsyke Raiders v Wigan Warriors
Oldham, Rochdale Mayfield OR Telford Raiders v Barrow Raiders, Crosfields OR Maryport
Newcastle Thunder OR Batley Bulldogs v Dewsbury Moor, Haresfinch OR Dewsbury Rams
Cornwall OR North Wales Crusaders v Rochdale Hornets OR Widnes Vikings
Waterhead Warriors, Leigh Miners OR Featherstone Rovers v Blackbrook, Longhorns OR Ince Rose Bridge

Bulls Cas should be tasty.

Re: RL Challenge Cup : Wed Jan 15, 2025 9:41 am  

Presumably, whoever we likely end up with will end up being at home because of their lack of stadiums?

Why couldn't the round three draw be undertaken after completion of round two?

I like the idea of an away fixture against a lower league side but I was expecting that to be against a Championship, League 1 or League 2 side rather than literally anyone.

Re: RL Challenge Cup : Wed Jan 15, 2025 1:43 pm  

On the plus side we'll play a team we never have before, and it gives a chance to play a bunch of the younger players. Not so many we lose hopefully.....

Re: RL Challenge Cup : Wed Jan 15, 2025 1:56 pm  

rugbyleague88 wrote:

Presumably, whoever we likely end up with will end up being at home because of their lack of stadiums?.

My understanding is that all fixtures will be an 'away' fixture for Superleague clubs, so as to give the other club an opportunity to have a big club travel to them and gain all the financial rewards it would bring.

Re: RL Challenge Cup : Wed Jan 15, 2025 2:25 pm  

I like it.. something new for a change.

Re: RL Challenge Cup : Wed Jan 15, 2025 3:22 pm  

So we have an extra game to play, and yet we now also have - (Player Welfare & Education Forum (PWEF) to help ensure player welfare), which i find bemusing.

Match limits :-
The RFL has rules that limit the number of matches a player can play in a year.
The limit depends on the player's age and position.
For example, forwards over 22 can play up to 2,000 minutes, while backs over 22 can play up to 2,400 minutes.
Players 18 and under have even lower limits.

Re: RL Challenge Cup : Wed Jan 15, 2025 4:20 pm  

Cokey wrote:

So we have an extra game to play, and yet we now also have - (Player Welfare & Education Forum (PWEF) to help ensure player welfare), which i find bemusing.

Match limits :-
The RFL has rules that limit the number of matches a player can play in a year.
The limit depends on the player's age and position.
For example, forwards over 22 can play up to 2,000 minutes, while backs over 22 can play up to 2,400 minutes.
Players 18 and under have even lower limits.

I would envisage most Super League teams wouldn't play many first teamers in this stage of the Challenge cup..

Re: RL Challenge Cup : Wed Jan 15, 2025 4:40 pm  

REVENUE wrote:

I would envisage most Super League teams wouldn't play many first teamers in this stage of the Challenge cup..

In that case, many fans will not travel afar, which makes the whole concept futile.