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Challenge Cup Sixth Round draw ball numbers have been revealed as the likes of Castleford Tigers, Hull FC and Wigan Warriors join

The ball numbers for the Sixth Round draw of the Betfred Challenge Cup have been confirmed, with 11 Betfred Super League teams entering the competition at this stage.

The Round Six draw will be made at Elland Road – host of this year’s Sem-Finals and Women’s Challenge Cup Final – and will be conducted by Lee Crooks and Ben Taylor. Crooks will make the draw 40 years on from Hull FC’s memorable Challenge Cup Final Replay over Widnes at Elland Road, while Taylor joins BBC Look North and BBC iPlayer from 6:45pm following the Royal Navy’s impressive Cup run.

The four Betfred Championship winners from the weekend – who have subsequently qualified for the AB Sundecks 1895 Cup – have been handed their numbers as they look to continue their Cup campaigns – Barrow Raiders (1), Featherstone Rovers (4), Sheffield Eagles (11) and Whitehaven (14).

The final Round Five fixture between Bradford Bulls and Leigh Centurions takes place live on Premier Sports on Monday 14 March from 7:45pm with the winner being given ball number 16.

The Betfred Challenge Cup Sixth Round ball numbers:

1. Barrow Raiders
2. Castleford Tigers
3. Catalans Dragons
4. Featherstone Rovers
5. Huddersfield Giants
6. Hull FC
7. Hull Kingston Rovers
8. Leeds Rhinos
9. St Helens
10. Salford Red Devils
11. Sheffield Eagles
12. Wakefield Trinity
13. Warrington Wolves
14. Whitehaven
15. Wigan Warriors
16. Bradford Bulls or Leigh Centurions

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