Challenge Cup semi-final venues and dates confirmed as Hull KR prepare for Wigan Warriors battle

[josie andrews]

Hull KR's Challenge Cup semi-final against holders Wigan Warriors will be played at Headingley on July 23.

The tie has been given the Sunday 5pm slot on BBC One as part of a double-header with the women's last-four clash between Leeds Rhinos and Wigan, which will kick off at 2.15pm.

Rovers and Wigan will battle for the right to face St Helens or Leigh Leopards in the final at Wembley on August 12.

Women’s first semi final

The first semi-final has been scheduled for Halliwell Jones Stadium at 2.30pm on Saturday, July 22.

St Helens Women – the holders after beating Leeds in last year’s final – will kick off the action in Warrington against York Valkyrie at 11.45am.

RL Commercial managing director Rhodri Jones said: “Yesterday’s draw has thrown up four intriguing and exciting semi-finals, which will be held at two superb rugby league grounds – decided in consultation with all the clubs – and brought live to millions of viewers at home by BBC Sport.

The cup holders of both competitions – Saints Women and Wigan Warriors – have again made the semi-finals stage, but they have it all to do against York Valkyrie and Hull KR whose form and playing styles have really caught the eye this season.

The Betfred Challenge Cup returns to Wembley Stadium in August and the prize for all four semi-finalists is a finals day place and a place in the history books, especially with the Women’s Challenge Cup Final being held at Wembley for the very first time. It promises to be an occasion to remember.”

Hull KR are Yorkshire's last hope in the men's competition after returning to form with a commanding 28-10 victory over in-form Salford Red Devils.

The Robins, who lost in the semi-finals to Huddersfield Giants under Tony Smith last year, last reached Wembley in 2015.



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[Mickw]

No thought for the fans then.

[EDINBURGH-WARRIOR]

Train and lodge booked

EW

[morley pie eater]

No thought for the fans then.

????? No thought for which fans? Ours or Hull KR's. Wigan fans have a slightly shorter distance to travel than Rovers' fans do.

[bertina]

No thought for the fans then.

why ? What's wrong with that ?

[southportcdm]

Both venues were the most obvious choices. I rather be playing HKR at Headingley than saints at wire.