
London Broncos have seen their Challenge Cup second round tie selected to be shown live on BBC Sport. The Broncos host Goole Vikings in what will be the League One side’s first ever competitive run out, on Saturday January 25, with that game kicking off at 12.30pm.
As such rugby league fans will be able to watch as the Broncos get their year underway following their relegation from Super League last time around. The game will be played at Rosslyn Park, with the Vikings looking to cause a huge upset in their first Challenge Cup game.
The tie is just one of several intriguing clashes that will take place in the second round of the Cup. Unfortunately, though, due to adverse weather conditions just three first round ties took place over the weekend.
Siddal, who are coached by Jake Connor, edged out Hammersmith Hills Hoists 18-4 to set up a clash with Midlands Hurricanes, while Wests Warriors and Blackbrook also secured progression beating Eastern Rhinos and Aberavon Fighting Irish respectively.
💪The second day of the @Betfred #ChallengeCup is complete! pic.twitter.com/NU1UhrWVGX
— Betfred Challenge Cup (@TheChallengeCup) January 12, 2025
Given the postponements, the remaining first round round ties will be played this weekend, with matches being split over Saturday and Sunday.
BBC Sport will be showing Waterhead Warriors against Leigh Miners Rangers on iPlayer and the red button on January 18, with that one kicking off at 12.30.
The draw for the third round will also take place this week with Super League teams entering the competition. Given the postponements, it promises to be slightly convoluted, with so many teams still active in the competition. That draw takes place on Tuesday evening at 6.30pm.
Challenge Cup First Round schedule:
Saturday January 18:
Waterhead Warriors v Leigh Miners Rangers (12.30pm, live on BBC)
Rochdale Mayfield v Telford Raiders (1.30pm)
West Hull v Edinburgh Eagles (2pm)
Mirfield v Royal Navy (2pm)
Crosfield v Maryport (2pm)
Stanley Rangers v Hunslet (2pm)
West Bowling v Cutsyke Raiders (2pm)
Dewsbury Moor v Haresfinch (2pm)
Lock Lane v Doncaster Toll Bar (2.30pm)
London Chargers v Oulton Raiders (2.30pm)
Sunday January 19:
GB Police v York Acorn (1.30pm)
Thatto Heath Crusaders v Orrell St James (2pm).
Updated Challenge Cup Second Round draw:
GB Police or York Acorn v London Chargers or Oulton Raiders
Halifax Panthers v Thatto Heath or Orrell St James
Dewsbury Moor or Haresfinch v Dewsbury Rams
Barrow Raiders v Crosfields or Maryport
Mirfield or Royal Navy v Workington Town
London Broncos v Goole Vikings (confirmed Saturday Jan 25, 1230pm, live on BBC Sport)
Lock Lane or Doncaster Toll Bar v Hunslet RLFC
Waterhead Warriors or Leigh Miners v Featherstone Rovers
Wests Warriors v British Army or RAF
Whitehaven v Swinton Lions (confirmed Saturday Jan 25, 3pm)
Stanley Rangers or Hunslet ARLFC v West Hull or Edinburgh Eagles
Rochdale Hornets v Widnes Vikings (confirmed Sunday Jan 26, 3pm)
Oldham v Rochdale Mayfield or Telford Raiders
Keighley Cougars v York Knights (confirmed Sunday Feb 2, 3pm)
Sheffield Eagles v West Bowling or Cutsyke Raiders
Bradford Bulls v Doncaster
Blackbrook v Longhorns or Ince Rose Bridge
Midlands Hurricanes v Siddal
Cornwall v North Wales Crusaders (confirmed Sunday Jan 26, 1pm)
Newcastle Thunder v Batley Bulldogs
