{"id":386048,"date":"2026-01-23T12:32:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T12:32:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/386048\/"},"modified":"2026-01-23T12:32:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T12:32:10","slug":"rugby-league-on-tv-this-week-as-challenge-cup-second-round-coverage-confirmed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/386048\/","title":{"rendered":"Rugby League on TV this week as Challenge Cup second round coverage confirmed"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Challenge\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

The second round of the Challenge Cup gets underway this weekend and three of the 18 ties will be televised in some format, including an all-Championship clash.<\/p>\n

As well as the second round of the Challenge Cup, there are four pre-season friendlies featuring eight Super League sides, however, none of those games are being broadcast.<\/p>\n

Instead, it\u2019s all eyes on the Challenge Cup with one of Saturday\u2019s six games set to be aired as well as two of Sunday\u2019s twelve remaining fixtures. It\u2019s worth noting that the 19th fixture of the round, Lock Lane versus Featherstone Rovers, has been cancelled with the community club handed a bye to the third round after Featherstone Rovers\u2019 administration.<\/p>\n

Hull KR will face Lock Lane in the third round with the Challenge Cup holders confirming that they will actually host the game<\/a> on Friday, 6th February.<\/p>\n

Saturday\u2019s broadcast game sees Sheffield Eagles host Whitehaven in an all-Championship affair that will be aired on BBC iPlayer. The winner of that match progresses to meet the 2024 and 2025 Challenge Cup runners-up Warrington Wolves.<\/p>\n

Sunday\u2019s two aired games kick off at 1:30pm with Widnes Vikings streaming their away clash with Thatto Heath Crusaders on YouTube, with the winner set to meet Leeds Rhinos.<\/p>\n

Also at 1:30pm, Waterhead Warriors will host Rochdale Hornets for a chance to face Wigan Warriors. That game will be shown on the Sportsman Rugby League YouTube channel.<\/p>\n

Challenge Cup round two fixtures and how to watch<\/p>\n

Saturday 24th Jan:<\/p>\n

Heworth v Keighley Cougars \u2013 Elmpark Way \u2013 KO: 1:30pm<\/p>\n

Ince Rose Bridge v Swinton Lions \u2013 Pinfold Street \u2013 KO: 2:00pm<\/p>\n

Wigan St Judes v Barrow Raiders \u2013 Parsons Meadow \u2013 KO: 2:00pm<\/p>\n

Sheffield Eagles v Whitehaven \u2013 Steel City Stadium \u2013 KO: 2:30pm \u2013 Game shown live on BBC iPlayer<\/p>\n

Stanningley v Hunslet \u2013 Arthur Miller Stadium \u2013 KO: 2:30pm<\/p>\n

Hammersmith Hills Hoists v Salford RLFC \u2013\u00a0 Chiswick RUFC \u2013 KO: 6:00pm<\/p>\n

Sunday 25th January<\/p>\n

Thatto Heath Crusaders v Widnes Vikings \u2013 Crusader Park \u2013 KO: 1:00pm \u2013 Widnes\u2019 YouTube<\/p>\n

Waterhead Warriors v Rochdale Hornets \u2013 Oldham RUFC \u2013 KO: 1:30pm \u2013 Sportsman YouTube channel<\/p>\n

Blackbrook v Workington Town \u2013 Boardmans Lane \u2013 KO: 2:00pm<\/p>\n

Batley Bulldogs v Hunslet ARLFC \u2013 Fox\u2019s Biscuits Stadium \u2013 KO 2:00pm<\/p>\n

London Broncos v Wests Warriors \u2013 Richmond Athletic Ground \u2013 KO: 2:00pm<\/p>\n

Dewsbury Rams v West Hull \u2013 FLAIR Stadium \u2013 KO: 2:00pm<\/p>\n

North Wales Crusaders v Bedford Tigers \u2013 Stadiwm Eirias \u2013 KO: 2:30pm<\/p>\n

Oldham v Orrell St James \u2013 Bower Field, (Stalybridge Celtic) \u2013 KO 3:00pm<\/p>\n

Mirfield Spartans v Goole Vikings \u2013 Victoria Pleasure Grounds, Goole\u00a0 \u2013 KO: 3:00pm<\/p>\n

Halifax Panthers v London Chargers \u2013 The Shay \u2013 KO: 3:00pm<\/p>\n

Doncaster v Newcastle Thunder \u2013 Eco-Power Stadium \u2013 KO: 3:00pm<\/p>\n

Midlands Hurricanes v Aberavon Fighting Irish \u2013 Avery Fields \u2013 KO: 5:00pm<\/p>\n

Check out the latest episode of The Serious About Rugby League Show on our YouTube channel here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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