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Challenge Cup quarter-final draw: Holders Leigh Leopards handed trip to Hull KR

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Challenge Cup highlights: Leigh Leopards beat Hull KR with golden-point winner

Holders Leigh Leopards will face Hull Kingston Rovers in the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup in a repeat of last year's final.

Leigh saw off underdogs Featherstone in the last 16, while Hull KR thrashed Salford Red Devils 40-0.

St Helens will take on Super League leaders Warrington Wolves, after overcoming Leeds Rhinos at Headingley for the second time in eight days.

The quarter-finals take place on the weekend of 13-14 April.

Warrington hammered London Broncos for the second time in eight days to easily come through their sixth-round match.

In the other ties, Wigan Warriors, who have won the competition 20 times, have been drawn against Castleford Tigers, who have lost all five league games this season.

Both sides beat Championship opposition in the previous round, with world champions Wigan defeating Sheffield Eagles and Castleford beating Batley Bulldogs.

Catalans Dragons comfortably beat Championship side Halifax Panthers to reach the last eight and will play Huddersfield Giants at home.

Huddersfield were another side who secured a big win in the last 16, thumping Hull FC 50-6.

The final takes place at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, 8 June.

In 2023, Leigh won their first Challenge Cup title for 52 years when they edged out Hull KR by golden point in a thrilling contest.

Challenge Cup quarter-final draw

St Helens v Warrington Wolves

Hull KR v Leigh Leopards

Catalans Dragons v Huddersfield Giants

Castleford Tigers v Wigan Warriors

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