Challenge Cup 5th round on the BBC
May 15, 2011 · 0 Comments
The Rugby Football League have confirmed the live games to be televised in the fifth round of the Carnegie Challenge Cup. Bradford Bulls and Wakefield Trinity Wildcats will host the live games after being handed plum ties in the draw for the last 16 of Rugby League’s oldest and most prestigious knockout competition.
Wakefield, 50-10 victors over Doncaster in the fourth round, have been paired with derby rivals Castleford Tigers in a fifth round tie that will be screened live on BBC One on Saturday 21st May (2.30pm kick-off). Castleford reached the fifth round with a 72-10 win at Rochdale.
Castleford started the season in great form but have gone off the boil in recent weeks, while financial problems have contributed to Wakefield’s current lowly league position. But both sides enjoyed convincing fourth-round wins and will be desperate to keep their cup run going
On Sunday 22nd May, BBC Two will screen live coverage from Grattan Stadium of the Bradford Bulls v Wigan Warriors tie (3.30pm). Bradford booked their place in the fifth round by defeating Halifax 46-34 whilst Wigan were comfortable 52-0 winners against Barrow Raiders.
Wigan are the kings of the Challenge Cup with a record 17 victories, although Bradford have lifted the trophy more recently, winning it in 2003, a year after the Warriors’ last triumph.
Clare Balding will present live BBC coverage of both ties over the weekend 21 / 22 May.
Tags: Bradford Bulls, Challenge Cup, Wakefield Trinity, Wigan Warriors
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