Challenge Cup dates announced - Leeds Rhinos v Hull KR and Castleford Tigers v Hull to be played at St Helens

Leeds Rhinos' Coral Challenge Cup quarter-final against Hull KR will be played at St Helens on Friday, September 18 (8.15pm).

The following day, the winners of the delayed sixth round tie between Castleford Tigers and Hull will take on Wigan Warriors at Salford's AJ Bell Stadium (5pm).

The clash between Castleford and Hull was postponed last month and has been rearranged for Sunday, September 13, at St Helens (3pm).

The quarter-finals will be staged as two double-headers, all broadcast live.

The rematch of last year's final between Warrington Wolves and St Helens will be played before the Castleford/Hull v Wigan tie, with both games being televised by the BBC.

The previous evening's action - also involving Salford Red Devils against Catalans Dragons - will be shown live by Sky Sports.

All the ties will be played behind closed doors.

The Rugby Football League's chief commercial officer Mark Foster said: “It’s a great result for the game to be able to confirm that all eight of the remaining ties in the 2020 Coral Challenge Cup will be televised live across the BBC and Sky Sports.

“With all games remaining behind closed doors in September, we have worked with our broadcast partners to deliver double headers.

“That means clubs giving up home advantage, but given the exceptional circumstances of this year’s competition, which has already required a re-draw, we have asked the players, coaches and supporters of those clubs to support us in the need to work flexibly for the wider good of the game.

“We will shortly be confirming details of the semi finals on Saturday, October 3 and the 2020 Coral Challenge Cup final on Saturday, October 17 – another opportunity for rugby league to celebrate given the unique challenges of the sport’s 125th anniversary year.”

Coral Challenge Cup, remaining rounds:

Sixth round: Sunday, September 13 - Castleford Tigers v Hull FC (3pm, live on BBC1). At TW Stadium, St Helens; quarter-finals: Friday, September 18 - Catalans Dragons v Salford Red Devils (6pm), Leeds Rhinos v Hull KR (8.15pm). Both at TW Stadium, St Helens, live on Sky Sports; Saturday, September 19 - Warrington Wolves v St Helens (2.30pm, live on BBC1), Castleford Tigers or Hull FC v Wigan Warriors (5pm, live on BBC2). Both at AJ Bell Stadium, Salford.

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