Tonight’s Challenge Cup match between Leeds Rhinos and Wakefield Trinity had to be briefly postponed due to a floodlight failure.
The two sides faces off in what would be the first of three times this season, but the game only lasted six minutes before the stoppage.
Both sides were going set for set, as they tried to gain an advantage, however that momentum was halted due to the a power outage.
At the time of writing, the floodlights have been out for around five minutes, and no update has been provided at this stage.
The game is currently being broadcast on BBC iPlayer, and both sides have left the field with no confirmation of if, or when, the game will be restarted.
8:28pm – update: Both sides are back on the field and are warming up to return to play.
8:30pm – update: The game has been restarted.
7: We have a stoppage in play due to a floodlight problem.
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— Wakefield Trinity (@WTrinityRL) March 13, 2026
