The draw for the third round of the Challenge Cup has been made.
Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com – 10/05/2025 – Rugby League – Betfred Challenge Cup Semi Final – Hull KR v Catalans Dragons – LNER Community Stadium, York, England – The Betfred Challenge Cup trophy.(Image: )
Hull FC and Hull KR have learned their potential Challenge Cup opponents with the third round draw made in Wakefield this Monday afternoon.
The Black and Whites will take on either London based community club Hammersmith Hills Hoists or new phoenix outfit Salford RLFC, with the second round winner set to host John Cartwright’s side.
Meanwhile, Hull KR will start their Challenge Cup defence with a tie against community club opposition. The Robins will take on the winner of Brighouse Rangers vs Lock Lane.
The winner of the first round tie will get a second round bye before facing Willie Peters’ outfit. They were due to play Featherstone Rovers before the West Yorkshire club were denied RFL membership for the 2026 season and therefore unable to compete in the Championship and Challenge Cup competitions.
The third round will take place on the weekend of February 6/8.
Full Challenge Cup third round draw
- Rochdale Mayfield/Ince Rose Bridge OR Swinton Lions vs Wakefield Trinity
- Thatto Heath Crusaders OR Widnes Vikings vs Leeds Rhinos
- Wigan St Jude/Leigh Miners Rangers OR Barrow Raiders vs York Knights
- Batley Bulldogs OR Hunslet ARLFC vs Catalans Dragons
- North Wales Crusaders OR Bedford Tigers vs Leigh Leopards
- Brighouse Rangers OR Lock Lane vs Hull KR
- Blackbrook OR Workington Town vs St Helens
- Siddal/Waterhead OR Rochdale Hornets vs Wigan Warriors
- London Broncos OR Wests Warriors vs Bradford Bulls
- Sheffield Eagles OR Whitehaven vs Warrington Wolves
- Hammersmith Hills Hoists OR Salford RLFC vs Hull FC
- Stanningley/Dewsbury Moor OR Hunslet vs Huddersfield Giants
- Doncaster OR Newcastle Thunder vs Castleford Tigers
- Halifax Panthers OR Telford Raiders/London Chargers vs Woodhouse Warriors/Mirfield Spartans OR Goole Vikings
- Oldham OR Orrell vs Dewsbury Rams OR King Cross/West Hull
- Heworth/RAF OR Keighley Cougars vs Midlands Hurricanes OR Aberavon Fighting Irish
Challenge Cup second round draw
Ties to be played January 24/25
- Oldham vs Orrell St James
- Wigan St Jude/Leigh Miners Rangers vs Barrow Raiders
- Rochdale Mayfield/Ince Rose Bridge vs Swinton Lions
- Blackbrook vs Workington Town
- Thatto Heath Crusaders vs Widnes Vikings
- Siddal/Waterhead vs Rochdale Hornets
- Stanningley/Dewsbury Moor vs Hunslet
- Dewsbury Rams vs King Cross Park/West Hull
- Batley Bulldogs vs Hunslet ARLFC
- Heworth/RAF vs Keighley Cougars
- Brighouse Rangers/Lock Lane vs Featherstone*
- Woodhouse Warriors/Mirfield Spartans vs Goole Vikings
- North Wales Crusaders vs Bedford Tigers
- London Broncos vs Wests Warriors
- Midlands Hurricanes vs Aberavon Fighting Irish
- Halifax Panthers vs Telford Raiders/London Chargers
- Hammersmith Hills Hoist vs Salford RLFC
- Sheffield Eagles vs Whitehaven
- Doncaster vs Newcastle Thunder
Challenge Cup first round postponed games
Ties to be played January 17/18.
- Wigan St Judes vs Leigh Miners Rangers
- Rochdale Mayfield vs Ince Rose Bridge
- Telford Raiders vs London Chargers
- Stanningley vs Dewsbury Moor
- King Cross Park vs West Hull
- Heworth vs RAF
- Brighouse Rangers vs Lock Lane
- Woodhouse Warriors vs Mirfield Spartans
- Siddal vs Waterhead Warriors
Challenge Cup first round results
- Orrell St James 34 Oldham St Annes 0
- Blackbrook 52 GB Police 6
- Thatto Heath Crusaders 78 Seaton Rangers 10
- Hunslet ARLFC 48 York Acorn 6
- British Army 12 Wests Warriors 24
- Royal Navy 4 Hammersmith Hills Hoists 18
- Banbridge Broncos 26 Aberavon Fighting Irish 32
- Bedford Tigers 36 Medway Dragons 6