There are nine ties left to be played in the Betfred Challenge Cup Round One, with most of the action coming your way on Saturday.
The opening round took place last weekend, although there were nine postponements around the country due to wintry weather conditions.
A community Battle of the Borough between Wigan St Judes and Leigh Miners Rangers awaits, whilst Rochdale Mayfield and Ince Rose Bridge also meet in the First Round.
Mayfield have a long history of producing outstanding Rugby League talent, with England internationals Matty Lees and
Matty Ashton both starting their careers playing at junior level for the club.
Their opponents, Ince Rose Bridge, enjoyed an impressive Cup run in 2025, before losing out to Featherstone Rovers in Round Three.
Three of the Yorkshire cup ties are also rescheduled for this Saturday – Stanningley versus Dewsbury Moor, Brighouse Rangers versus Lock Lane, as well as newbies Woodhouse Warriors against Mirfield Spartans.
Then, away days are in order as West Hull travel to Challenge Cup debutants King Cross Park, and the RAF travel to Heworth.
In the south, Telford Raiders will get a taste of the Challenge Cup competition for a second year running as they take on London Chargers.
The Sportsman are set to show Siddal and Waterhead’s Round 1 clash on Sunday, where the fixture will see Leeds Rhinos playmaker Jake Connor take on his new role as Siddal head coach.
The club recently confirmed his appointment with the 2025 Steve Prescott MBE Man of Steel ready to lead from the front and drive the West Yorkshire club into a big 2026.
Waterhead will also be excited for Sunday, following their dramatic Round One tie in front of the BBC cameras last year.
The Warriors came out on top against Leigh Miners Rangers in Golden Point extra time with a memorable Marcus Geener try.
Which teams will make it through to the Second Round?
Saturday 17 January
Heworth v RAF (KO 1pm)
Rochdale Mayfield v Ince Rose Bridge (KO 1.30pm)
Telford Raiders v London Chargers (KO 1.30pm)
Stanningley v Dewsbury Moor (KO 1.30pm)
Woodhouse Warriors v Mirfield Spartans (KO 1.30pm)
Brighouse Rangers v Lock Lane (KO 1.30pm)
Kings Cross Park v West Hull (KO 2pm)
Wigan St Judes v Leigh Miners Rangers (KO 2pm)
Sunday 11 January
Siddal ARLFC v Waterhead Warriors (K.O 2pm) – The Sportsman
Round 1's results so far can be found here.
Click here to see the Third Round draw.
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