The Challenge Cup third round draw has been made and we have picked out some of the biggest ties from that round, as lower league clubs look to produce an upset over their fop flight counterparts.
With the second round now concluded, it means that the third round games are locked in and there are some brilliant ties set to be played in early February.
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Three most interesting Challenge Cup Third Round ties
London Broncos vs Bradford Bulls
In what was a brilliant draw for the Broncos, the Bulls have drawn the short straw when it comes to the Cup, with them picking out the Championship favourites.
London have built a squad that is set to dominate the second tier, and with the experience in the side, they will give plenty of Super League outfits a run for their money too.
After defeating Widnes Vikings in the opening round of the regular season and dismantling Wests Warriors 86-0, the Broncos vs Bulls will be certainly one to look out for.
Bradford pulled of a shock Cup upset over Castleford in 2025, but could they be on the receiving end this time around?
Lock Lane vs Hull KR
There can’t be much better incentives for victory than a guaranteed tie with the treble winners, and that is something the winner between Brighouse and Lock Lane had to look forward to.
The winner of the first round tie between those two amateur sides was set to meet Featherstone Rovers in round two, but their removal from the competition means that victors Lock Lane will get a bye to the third round.
That game will be played at Craven Park with Hull KR hosting the tie.
Salford RLFC vs Hull FC
In what is a new era, the Salford club are enjoying life under new owners and despite defeat in the opening Championship fixture against Oldham, earned their first win over the weekend.
Progressing through to round three, Salford defeated Hammersmith Hills Hoists 42-10, as Brad Dwyer made history in being the first player to score for the club in it’s new identity.
That victory sets up a tie with John Cartwright’s Hull FC, who will be looking to go far into the competition this season after a quarter-final exit in 2025.
Facing a Super League side one month into the season is a huge achievement for Salford, not to mention the added financial incentive the game would bring.
