St Helens, Hull KR, Warrington Wolves and Wigan Warriors are just 80 minutes from Wembley Stadium!
Those four teams progressed to the Betfred Challenge Cup Semi-Finals this weekend, which will take place over the 9/10 May.
The Saints reached their first semi-final since 2023 after a dominant display against Catalans Dragons on home soil (36-4).
Tristan Sailor scored 14 of the Red V’s 36 points with a try and five goals. The hosts built up a 20-0 lead at half-time with contributions from Lewis Murphy, Sailor and Jake Davies, before Owen Dagnall try on the 52nd minute pushed St Helens even further in front.
George Whitby, who made his return to Paul Rowley’s side on Friday Night, scored a ten-minute brace to round off a sensational quarter-final victory for the Saints.
Only Solomona Faataape could muster a response for the Dragons five minutes from time.
Current holders Hull KR are just 80 minutes from back-to-back Challenge Cup Finals. The Robins booked their spot in the semis following a comfortable 48-10 win over York Knights on Saturday, inspired by a Tyrone May hat-trick.
There were six different try scorers in what was a very strong Hull KR performance with Sauaso Sue, Jack Broadbent, Jai Whitbread, magic Mikey Lewis and Joe Burgess all crossing.
Xavier Va'a and Myles Harrison managed to reply for the Knights.
The second offering on Saturday saw Warrington Wolves secure their spot in the semi-finals, with a pulsating 24-10 victory over Leigh Leopards.
Tensions were high at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, with the Wolves now well on a course to a third successive Challenge Cup Final in as many years.
The Leopards opened the scoring through Innes Senior and looked to be avenging last week's Betfred Super League Rivals Round defeat. An Adam Cook penalty also extended their lead in the opening 20 minutes.
Warrington quickly find their feet, however, and scored through Danny Walker, although Leigh would soon lead again in the second stanza, after the returning Edwin Ipape and Lachlan Lam combined in trademark fashion.
But Toby King's score, followed by a beautifully converted goal by the experienced Marc Sneyd, edged the hosts in front for the first time.
Then, with a Sneyd masterclass, and Ben Currie's late double, Sam Burgess' side ensured their place in the final four.
On Sunday, Wakefield Trinity and Wigan Warriors' epic quarter-final clash brought the curtain down on an action-packed weekend.
Trinity got off to a flyer, opening up a 12-point lead through tries from Jake Trueman and Ky Rodwell.
Patrick Mago and Liam Marshall struck back for the visitors, before Tom Johnstone regained Trinity's lead.
Jazz Tevaga was sent to the sin bin for kicking out and Wigan punished during this period. A try either side of half-time from Jai Field and Zach Eckersley saw them take the lead for the first time.
Again, Wakefield responded as Cam Scott spotted a gap to level. However, Mago turned provider with a great pass to Adam Keighran, who in turn played in Eckersley for his second and what proved to be the matchwinner in the 26-22 success for Matt Peet's side, as record Challenge Cup winners Wigan continue their Wembley mission and have their sights set on regaining the trophy.
Betfred Challenge Cup Quarter-Final results:
St Helens 36-4 Catalans Dragons
Hull KR 48-10 York Knights
Warrington Wolves 24-10 Leigh Leopards
Wakefield Trinity 22-26 Wigan Warriors
Semi-Final draw:
Warrington Wolves v Hull KR
St Helens v Wigan Warriors
*Semi-Final ties are to be played over the weekend of May 9-10, with venues to be confirmed tomorrow (13 April) and tickets on sale next week (w/c April 20).
Betfred Challenge Cup 2026 key dates:
Semi Finals – May 9/10
Final – Saturday May 30
It's Betfred Challenge Cup Finals Day at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 30 May 2026. Book your tickets here today and enjoy our early bird prices!
