The 2024 Betfred Challenge Cup got underway with an all-forces clash as the Royal Air Force hosted the Royal Navy for a place in Round Two, broadcast live on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport.
In the match of the round at RAF Cranwell in Lincolnshire, the Royal Air Force faced the Royal Navy for the first time in the competition, where a period of domination in the second half and a match-clinching try from Leeds-born stand-off Charlie Mattison would result in a 28-22 win for the Navy.
The Royal Navy are now left to fly the Forces' flag after defeating the Royal Air Force, with the British Army also narrowly losing 13-10 at the home of the leading Yorkshire Men’s League side Fryston Warriors.
The full review of the 2024 Betfred Challenge Cup Round One can be found here.
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The Men's 2024 Betfred Challenge Cup Final is part of a Finals Day triple-header at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 8 June, alongside the finals of the Betfred Women's Challenge Cup and AB Sundecks 1895 Cup. Tickets are available online now from only £15 Adults and £7.50 Under 16s, with family packages also available starting from just £18.75 for one Adult and two Under 16s.
