Round 1 of the Betfred Challenge Cup concludes this weekend, with seven of the postponed ties from last weekend having taken place today (Saturday 17 January).
Wigan St Judes claimed bragging rights over local rivals Leigh Miners Rangers with a 17-12 victory on home soil, as they progressed to the next stage of the competition.
Meanwhile, there was another close watch when Ince Rose Bridge booked their spot in the Second Round with an 18-12 win against Rochdale Mayfield.
Over in West Yorkshire, a classic played out between Stanningley and Dewsbury Moor, with the hosts eventually pipping a 24-22 victory.
Mirfield Spartans are through to the Second Round for the first time in the club’s history. They defeated Woodhouse Warriors away from home on Saturday (4-36).
West Hull also began their Challenge Cup journey in style with a confident 42-12 win over debutants King Cross Park.
Brighouse Rangers endured a tough outing in Round 1 when they welcomed Lock Lane to town. The visitors scored 42 points to the Rangers' six and have set themselves up for a glamour tie with Betfred Super League champions Hull KR in the Third Round.
Over in the Midlands, London Chargers then ensured their spot in Round 2 after comfortably beating Telford Raiders, 18-38.
Round 1 was completed on Sunday, as Waterhead Warriors booked their place in Round 2 after an away success at Siddal. The visitors intially fell behind in misty conditions, however, three tries in later in the first half put them into a commanding 16-6 lead at the break.
A score early into the second 40 saw Waterhead move a big step closer to a tie against Rochdale Hornets. Despite a bit of a fightback from Siddal, the Warriors progressed with the 22-14 victory.
Betfred Challenge Cup Round 1 results – Saturday 17 January:
Rochdale Mayfield 12 Ince Rose Bridge 18
Telford Raiders 18 London Chargers 38
Stanningley 24 Dewsbury Moor 22
Woodhouse Warriors 4 Mirfield Spartans 36
Brighouse Rangers 6 Lock Lane 42
Kings Cross Park 12 West Hull 42
Wigan St Judes 17 Leigh Miners Rangers 12
Sunday 18 January:
Siddal 14 Waterhead Warriors 22
Betfred Challenge Cup Round 1 results – Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 January:
Orrell St James 34-0 Oldham St Annes
Blackbrook 52-6 GB Police
Thatto Heath Crusaders 78-10 Seaton Rangers
Hunslet ARLFC 48-6 York Acorn
British Army 12-24 West Warriors
Royal Navy 4-18 Hammersmith Hills Hoists
Banbridge Broncos 26-32 Aberavon Fighting Irish
Bedford Tigers 36-6 Medway Dragons
Betfred Challenge Cup Round 2 (ties to be played on the weekend of January 24-25, with details and coverage to be confirmed shortly):
Oldham v Orrell St James
Wigan St Judes v Barrow Raiders
Ince Rose Bridge v Swinton Lions
Blackbrook v Workington Town
Thatto Heath Crusaders v Widnes Vikings
Stanningley v Hunslet
Dewsbury Rams v West Hull
Batley Bulldogs v Hunslet ARLFC
Heworth v Keighley Cougars
Mirfield Spartans v Goole Vikings
North Wales Crusaders v Bedford Tigers
London Broncos v Wests Warriors
Midlands Hurricanes v Aberavon Fighting Irish
Halifax Panthers v London Chargers
Hammersmith Hills Hoists v Salford Red Devils
Sheffield Eagles v Whitehaven
Doncaster v Newcastle Thunder
Waterhead v Rochdale Hornets
Betfred Challenge Cup 2026 key dates:
Second Round (Championship clubs enter) – Jan 24-25
Third Round (Super League clubs enter) – Feb 6-8
Fourth Round (last 16) – March 14-15
Quarter Finals – April 11-12
Semi Finals – May 9/10
Final – Saturday May 30
Click here to see the draw for the Third Round which includes Betfred Super League clubs.
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