Leeds Rhinos to face Catalans Dagons in Challenge Cup final

They will face Catalans Dragons at the English Institute of Sport, Sheffield, on Sunday, August 20, in a repeat of last year’s final, which Leeds won 48-34.

Rhinos – who have held the Cup since 2019 – and Catalans finished joint-top of the table at a qualifying festival at Hull University’s Allam Sport Centre today (Saturday).

Both teams were unbeaten, drawing their match 4-4 and winning their five other ties, with Rhinos beating Wigan Warriors 16-4, Hull FC 12-4, Halifax Panthers 11-0, Warrington Wolves 32-0 and London Roosters 2-0.