Rugby League Fans Eagerly Await Thrilling Challenge Cup Semi-Finals
Hull KR Hosts Leigh Leopards in Highly Anticipated Rematch
While there’s no Super League action this weekend, rugby league enthusiasts are in for a treat with four captivating Challenge Cup semi-final matches. The standout fixture sees Hull KR hosting the Leigh Leopards, a rematch of the 2023 final that went the Leopards’ way courtesy of Lachlan Lam’s dramatic golden point drop goal.
“It’s a new year and it’s the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup. That’s all we’re focusing on, going out this weekend and getting a result,” asserted Hull KR boss Willie Peters.
The Robins have enjoyed a strong start to the rugby league season, securing five wins from seven matches to sit fourth in the Super League standings. Their recent 40-0 thrashing of Salford Red Devils in the round of 16 has set them up nicely for this highly anticipated semi-final showdown.
In contrast, the Leopards have endured a tougher campaign thus far, managing just one win in their opening six Super League fixtures. However, Peters is wary of the threat they pose, acknowledging their potent halves pairing and the capability of their squad, despite the injury crisis they’ve faced.
“They still fight hard. We certainly respect Leigh, there’s no doubt about that and they’re a good team. You don’t go from being a good team to a bad or an average one in six to eight months,” the Hull KR boss explained.
The growing rivalry between these two clubs has been fueled by their five meetings last year, with the Leopards winning the first three before the Robins exacted revenge in the final two encounters. Peters is fully aware of the intensity this semi-final will bring, stating, “There’s a really good rivalry now between the two clubs, a healthy rivalry between the two clubs.”
Fans can catch all the action live on BBC 2 and BBC iPlayer as these two rugby league heavyweights battle it out for a place in the prestigious Challenge Cup final. With the Robins seeking to end their 38-year drought in the competition and the Leopards looking to defend their title, this semi-final clash is sure to be a thrilling spectacle for rugby betting enthusiasts and rugby league supporters alike.
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