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6 Apr 2016

Women's Challenge Cup: round one draw made

The first round draw for the 2016 Women's Challenge Cup has been made.
Women's Challenge Cup: round one draw made

Bradford Bulls will travel to Stanningley in the pick of the 2016 Women's Challenge cup round one draw.

The newly-formed Bulls, who took a walkover against Oulton Raidettes last week, are set to head to the Arthur Miller Stadium in their first cup game on Sunday, 8 May.

Elsewhere, Selby Warriors host Army RL Women, Normanton welcome Thatto Heath, Oulton Raidettes visit Rochdale Hornets and Brighouse Rangers face a trip to Leigh Miners Rangers.

Featherstone Rovers, Lindley Swifts and Wigan St Patrick's have all received byes.

The five losing teams from round one will go on to join a selection of the Merit League sides in the Challenge Shield. Both tournaments will conclude with finals to be played as a double header on Sunday, 31 July - the venue will be announced shortly.

RFL Competition Officer Lindsay Crompton said: "Good luck to all the teams who will be involved in what is sure to be another exciting year of Women's Cup action.

"With Round 1 scheduled after the May Bank Holiday weekend, teams who were drawn a bye are encouraged to organise a friendly fixture with Women’s Merit League sides - please let me know of your availability."

Ties to take place on Sunday, 8 May:

Selby Warriors v Army RL Women

Stanningley v Bradford Bulls

Normanton v Thatto Heath-St Helens

Rochdale Hornets v Oulton Raidettes

Leigh Miners Rangers v Brighouse Rangers

Featherstone Rovers - bye

Lindley Swifts - bye

Wigan St Patrick's - bye

For more information, contact Lindsay Crompton on: lindsay.crompton@rfl.co.uk

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