WE can confirm our Challenge Cup fourth round tie against Swinton Lions – to be played on Sunday February 25, 6pm kick off – will be broadcast live on The Sportsman.
Roughyeds booked their place in the fourth round of the Challenge Cup for the first time since 2021 with a 22-10 victory over Barrow Raiders.
Swinton have notched up three wins so far this year, notably dispatching of Widnes Vikings 18-6.
They booked their place in the fourth round thanks to a comfortable 50-6 win against NCL side West Hull.
The game on February 25 will be the first time the two sides have met in nearly two years when Lions won 35-6 in 2022.
Sean Long’s men will be looking to continue their early good form after impressive wins over Halifax Panthers, Barrow Raiders and London Broncos.
The RFL have confirmed viewing figures have been strong for the early rounds of the Challenge Cup so far, with the average BBC audience up 81 percent on 2023 and The Sportsman showing an increase of 22 percent on its 2023 average.
Betfred Challenge Cup Round 4 fixtures in full:
Saturday February 24
York Acorn v Wath Brow Hornets (2pm kick off) Halifax Panthers v Hammersmith Hills Hoists (5pm kick off)
Sunday February 25
Bradford Bulls v Widnes Vikings (12.30pm kick off, BBC live stream) Batley Bulldogs v Rochdale Hornets (2pm kick off) Wakefield Trinity v Hunslet ARLFC (2pm kick off) Keighley Cougars v Featherstone Rovers (3pm kick off) York Knights v Sheffield Eagles (3pm kick off) Swinton Lions v Oldham live on The Sportsman (6pm kick off)
