Rugby League Fans Brace for Thrilling Challenge Cup Quarter-Finals
Love Rugby League’s weekly “Squad Watch” feature is back, bringing you the latest team news ahead of the highly anticipated Challenge Cup quarter-finals.
This weekend, eight Super League clubs will battle it out for a spot in the semi-finals of the prestigious cup competition. Let’s dive into the key squad updates for each matchup.
Saturday Matchups
On Saturday, Hull Kingston Rovers will host reigning Challenge Cup champions Leigh Leopards. Hull KR coach Willie Peters has made two changes, with half-back Ben Reynolds and Sam Luckley replaced by Reiss Butterworth and Leo Tennison. Meanwhile, Leigh’s new signing Brad Dwyer is eligible to feature after securing a permanent move from Warrington Wolves. Coach Adrian Lam also revealed that influential prop Tom Amone is set to return from injury, bolstering the Leopards’ lineup.
Over in France, the Catalans Dragons welcome the Huddersfield Giants. The Dragons are boosted by the returns of Jayden Nikorima, Julian Bousquet, Micky McIlorum, Jordan Dezaria and Bayley Sironen, but will be without half-back Jordan Abdull and winger Tom Johnstone due to injuries. Huddersfield, on the other hand, will miss Olly Wilson after his HIA last week, with Joe Greenwood coming back into the squad.
Sunday Matchups
Sunday’s fixtures see Castleford Tigers take on Wigan Warriors, while fierce rivals St Helens and Warrington Wolves go head-to-head. The full 21-man squads for these two matches are yet to be announced.
Rugby league fans are in for a thrilling weekend of Challenge Cup action, with the quarter-finals promising high-intensity clashes between some of the sport’s top teams. Be sure to tune in to BBC Two and BBC iPlayer to catch all the live matches and drama unfold.
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