Key Points
- Four quarter-finals this weekend
- Can the holders see off York?
- Can Wigan end two-game losing streak?
Rugby League Challenge Cup Quarter-Final Betting
Just eight teams remain in the Challenge Cup with four quarter-finals tie taking place this weekend.
Cup holders Hull Kingston Rovers remain in the competition and they take on Super League new boys York Knights. These two have already met this season, with York winning on the opening day of the season. Things have changed since and I cannot see the Knights getting the double over the Robins.
St Helens have won the Challenge Cup 13 times and they go up against one-time winners Catalans Dragons. St Helens produced an amazing comeback in Super League last weekend when they came back from 24-10 with 10 minutes remaining to beat rivals Wigan Warriors 34-24. I cannot see the Saints backing up after that effort on Good Friday, so I am backing the Dragons to cause a bit of an upset.
Warrington and Leigh face off for the second week in succession with a place in the semi finals up for grabs. The Wolves meant business as they ran out convincing 42-6 winners, and I am expecting a similar outcome on Saturday.
The quarter-finals come to a close on Sunday in what should be the tie of the round. Wigan are seen as the Cup Kings with 21 final wins. However, they have lost their last two matches and look off the pace. Wakefield are motoring along quite nicely as they sit in fourth place. I am expecting a big response from the Warriors and I am backing them to win a close one.
Challenge Cup Betting Accumulator
- Catalans Dragons to win - 12/5
- Hull KR to win - 1/100
- Warrington Wolves to win - 8/25
- Wigan Warriors to win - 12/25
Challenge Cup Acca Odds
- 11/2 @ BetMGM
St Helens vs Catalans Dragons - Friday, April 10th - 20:00 BST
There is still a buzz around the town of St Helens after their amazing fightback in the Good Friday Derby versus Wigan Warriors. The Saints trailed by 14 points heading into the final 10 minutes, and they managed to come back and win the game by 10 points thanks to two tries from on loan player Bill Leyland, and one each from Jackson Hastings and Tristan Sailor. It's not like me to be backing Saints to lose (honestly), but I feel last weekend's exploits will have taken too much out of them. They do have some good injury news with Alex Walmsley, George Delaney and Jonny Lomax both included in the squad. they have lost Shane Wright to a HIA. Loan players Leyland and Jordan Dezaria have returned to their parent club Hull KR. The Dragons welcome back Ben Garcia back to the squad with Josh Allen dropping out. The French team have plenty of match winners in their squad, including Toby Sexton, Charlie Staines and former St Helens duo Tommy Makinson and Lewis Dodd. There is something telling me that Dodd is going to go back to his old club and play a blinder. I am backing him for the first try and the Dragons to win by 1-12 points.
Last 10 meetings:
Catalans Dragons 4, St Helens 36 (SLR3, 28/2/26)
St Helens 40, Catalans Dragons 0 (SLR11, 15/5/25)
Catalans Dragons 13, St Helens 14 (SLR6, 29/3/25)
St Helens 24, Catalans Dragons 12 (SLR13, 31/5/24)
Catalans Dragons 14, St Helens 8 (SLR7, 6/4/24)
Catalans Dragons 12, St Helens 6 (SLSF, 6/10/23)
St Helens 12, Catalans Dragons 14 (SLR19, 13/7/23)
Catalans Dragons 24, St Helens 12 (SLR11, 5/5/23)
Catalans Dragons 20, St Helens 18 (SLR17, 2/7/22)
Catalans Dragons 20, St Helens 36 (CCQF, 9/4/22)
Previous Challenge Cup meetings:
2022 (Quarter Final) Catalans Dragons 20 St Helens 36
2018 (Semi-Final) Catalans Dragons 35 St Helens 16
(at University of Bolton Stadium)
2009 (Round 5) St Helens 42 Catalans Dragons 8
2007 (FINAL) Catalans Dragons 8 St Helens 30
(at Wembley Stadium)
2006 (Quarter Final) St Helens 56 Catalans Dragons 10
St Helens vs Catalans Dragons Betting Tips
Catalans to win - 13/5 @ Betfred
Catalans to win by 1-12 points - 18/5 @ Betfred
Lewis Dodd to score first try - 33/1 @ Betfred
Tommy Makinson any time try scorer - 6/4
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Hull KR vs York Knights - Saturday, April 11th - 13:30 BST
These two met in the opening game of the 2026 Super League season. The Knights shocked the defending champions with a stunning 19-18 win thanks to a late Ata Hingano drop goal with three minutes remaining. Unfortunately for the Knights, I cannot see them producing a famous double. The Robins are slowly hitting the form that saw win everything on offer domestically last season. The champions have won their last two matches against Hull FC and St Helens and are starting to gel once again. They have already lost three matches this season, and seeing as they only lost five all last season, they know how important it is to keep winning. Dezaria and Leyland - who were on loan at St Helens last week - are back in the Rovers squad with Rhyse Martin also returning. Captain Elliot Minchella is out with a hamstring problem. York coach Mark Applegarth has only named a 19-man squad for the trip to Hull KR. Ben Jones-Bishop is out with a broken foot, Will Dagger is out with concussion and both David Nofoaluma and Will Roberts are cup tied. All four will be big misses, and I cannot see the Knights troubling the Robins with so many star players out. I think this will be a walkover for Hull KR - I hope I am wrong for both York and the reputation of the Challenge Cup, but they are definitely up against it. I am going with the Robins to win by over 13 points, while I am backing Mikey Lewis and Joe Burgess to both score two or more tries.
Last 10 meetings:
York 19, Hull KR 18 (SLR1, 12/2/26)
York 2, Hull KR 44 (CCR3, 7/2/25)
York 22, Hull KR 64 (CCR4, 8/5/11)
(at Huntington Stadium)
Hull KR 21, York 10 (NL1R13, 2/8/06)
York 18, Hull KR 51 (NL1R2, 14/4/06)
(at Huntington Stadium)
Hull KR 52, York 14 (NRCR5, 19/3/06)
York 2, Hull KR 32 (NRCR1, 12/2/06)
(at Huntington Stadium)
Hull KR 32, York 0 (ATCSF, 27/6/04)
Hull KR 32, York 14 (ATCR7, 23/3/03)
York 26, Hull KR 36 (ATCR1, 19/1/03)
(at Huntington Stadium)
Previous Challenge Cup meetings:
2025 (Round 3) York 2 Hull KR 44
2011 (Round 4) York 22 Hull KR 64
1994 (Round 4) Hull KR 16 Ryedale-York 6
1986 (Round 2) York 6 Hull KR 34
1981 (Round 2) Hull KR 23 York 7
1964 (Round 2) York 7 Hull KR 23
1955 (Round 1) Hull KR 7 York 6
1954 (Round 1, Second Leg) Hull KR 0 York 0
1954 (Round 1, First Leg) York 18 Hull KR 0
1922 (Round 1) York 2 Hull KR 4
1903 (Round 1) Hull KR 2 York 6
Hull KR vs York Betting Tips
Hull KR to win - 1/33 @ Betfred
Hull KR to win by 13+ points - 1/18 @ Betfred
Joe Burgess to score 2+ tries - 5/4 @ William Hill
Mikey Lewis to score 2+ tries - 7/4 @ William Hill
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Warrington Wolves vs Leigh Leopards - Saturday, April 11th - 17:30 BST
Warrington hammered the Leopards 42-6 in Super League last weekend, and I am afraid Leigh will be on the end of a similar scoreline on Saturday. After last weekend's win, Wolves coach Sam Burgess said he thinks this game will be a lot tougher. I respectfully disagree. Leigh are down on troops, but Warrington are in fine form this season. Away fans always joke about it being Warrington's year every year, but it might just be in 2026. The Wolves welcome back star full-back Cai Taylor-Wray after a few weeks out with a hamstring injury. Kelepi Tanginoa is also in contention to return. Leigh are still without the likes of Edwin Ipape, David Armstrong, Bailey Hodgson and Jack Hughes, while the halfback pairing between Lachlan Lam and Adam Cook has yet to gel. I cannot see Leigh troubling Warrington at all. I am backing Matty Ashton, Taylor-Wray and George Williams all to score tries in a convincing 13+ points win for the Wolves.
Last 10 meetings:
Warrington 42, Leigh 6 (SLR7, 4/4/26)
Warrington 12, Leigh 34 (SLR25, 6/9/25)
Leigh 20, Warrington 16 (SLR20, 1/8/25)
Leigh 14, Warrington 21 (CCSF, 11/5/25)
(at Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens)
Leigh 18, Warrington 14 (SLR8, 19/4/25)
Leigh 16, Warrington 12 (SLR24, 30/8/24)
Warrington 16, Leigh 14 (SLR8, 20/4/24)
Leigh 30, Warrington 12 (SLR13, 26/5/23)
Warrington 38, Leigh 20 (SLR5, 17/3/23)
Warrington 44, Leigh 18 (SLR11, 24/6/21)
Previous Challenge Cup meetings:
2025 (Semi-Final) Leigh 14 Warrington 21
(at Totally Wicked Stadium, St Helens)
2015 (Quarter Final) Warrington 34 Leigh 24
2008 (Round 4) Leigh 16 Warrington 28
2001 (Round 5) Warrington 20 Leigh 10
1982 (Round 1) Leigh 28 Warrington 17
1968 (Round 1) Leigh 11 Warrington 5
1959 (Round 2) Leigh 13 Warrington 3
1948 (Round 2) Warrington 8 Leigh 2
1933 (Round 1) Warrington 34 Leigh 3
1930 (Round 2) Warrington 12 Leigh 3
1921 (Round 2, Replay) Warrington 3 Leigh 8
1921 (Round 2) Leigh 10 Warrington 10
Warrington Wolves vs Leigh Leopards Betting Tips
Warrington to win - 4/11 @ Betfred
Warrington to win by 13+ points - 6/5 @ Betfred
George Williams to score at any time - 9/4 @ Betfred
Matty Ashton to score at any time - 4/6 @ Betfred
Cai Taylor-Wray to score at any time - 6/5 @ Betfred
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Wakefield Trinity vs Wigan Warriors - Sunday, April 12th - 13:00 BST
This has the potential to be the best tie of the round. Wakefield Trinity are high on confidence as they sit in fourth place on the league ladder, while Wigan are coming into this game on the back of two successive defeats. Wigan are seen as the Cup Kings, but they are not playing like them at the minute. They led 24-10 against St Helens last weekend before going on to lose 34-24, so they will feel they have a point to prove. Trinity are no mugs, they always seem to play well when they host the Warriors. This could be close, and I would not be surprised if it went to Golden Point Extra Time. Jai Field returned from injury last Friday and is expected to start again, while all eyes will be on Matt Peet and his bench after they ended the St Helens match without using two of their four substitutes. Trinity will be without Caius Faatili who is struggling with an injury, although Jayden Myers has been drafted back into the squad. Wigan need a response. They do not necessarily need to win by 40 points, they just need to win the game. Wigan have not lost to Wakefield in the Challenge Cup since 1972, so I am backing Wigan to keep that run going. I am backing them to win by 6-10 points. When it comes to try scorers, I expect Tom Johnstone to score for Wakey, while I am backing both Field and Zach Eckersley to score for the Warriors.
Last 10 meetings:
Wigan 44, Wakefield 2 (SLR23, 24/8/25)
Wakefield 16, Wigan 10 (SLR15, 20/6/25)
Wakefield 27, Wigan 26 (aet) (SLR18, 7/7/23)
Wigan 22, Wakefield 6 (SLR10, 23/4/23)
Wigan 60, Wakefield 0 (SLR2, 24/2/23)
Wakefield 30, Wigan 12 (SLR23, 14/8/22)
Wakefield 22, Wigan 46 (SLR17, 3/7/22)
Wigan 54, Wakefield 10 (SLR9, 18/4/22)
Wakefield 6, Wigan 36 (CCQF, 10/4/22)
Wigan 25, Wakefield 12 (SLR15, 23/7/21)
Previous Challenge Cup meetings:
2022 (Quarter Final) Wakefield 6 Wigan 36
2009 (Round 5) Wakefield 17 Wigan 28
2006 (Round 4) Wakefield 22 Wigan 32
2004 (Quarter Final) Wigan 20 Wakefield 4
1994 (Round 4) Wigan 24 Wakefield 16
1990 (Quarter Final) Wakefield 14 Wigan 26
1972 (Round 2) Wakefield 6 Wigan 5
1963 (FINAL) Wakefield 25 Wigan 10
(at Wembley Stadium)
1962 (Quarter Final) Wakefield 5 Wigan 4
1961 (Round 2) Wakefield 0 Wigan 2
1958 (Round 2) Wakefield 5 Wigan 11
1952 (Round 1, Second Leg) Wigan 40 Wakefield 3
1952 (Round 1, First Leg) Wakefield 18 Wigan 13
1949 (Round 2) Wigan 37 Wakefield 2
1946 (FINAL) Wakefield 13 Wigan 12
(at Wembley Stadium)
1941 (Round 2) Wakefield 22 Wigan 0
1934 (Round 1) Wakefield 7 Wigan 14
1922 (Round 1) Wigan 15 Wakefield 6
1914 (Quarter Final) Wakefield 9 Wigan 6
1909 (Semi-Final) Wakefield 14 Wigan 2
(at Wheater's Field, Broughton)
Wakefield Trinity vs Wigan Warriors Betting Tips
Wigan to win - 4/7 @ Betfred
Wigan to win by 6-10 points - 4/1 @ Betfred
Tom Johnstone to score at any time - No Odds Yet
Jai Field to score at any time - No Odds Yet
Zach Eckersley to score at any time - No Odds Yet
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Challenge Cup Special Price Boost
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St Helens vs Catalans Dragons - Kyle Feldt & Lewis Murphy Both To Score A Try
Challenge Cup Quarter-Final Price Boost Acca
Where Can I Live Stream The Challenge Cup Quarter-Finals?
Sky Sports is the main broadcaster for Super League and they promise to show every single game live each week. They will broadcast a main game on their TV channels, but if a game kicks off at the same time on the same day then it will be streamed on their Sky Sports + red button channel.
However, the Challenge Cup is normally available on free-to-air television. However, that has changed this season. The two games involving Hull KR versus York Knights and Wakefield Trinity against Wigan Warriors will be available live on the BBC, and will be able to be streamed on BBC iPlayer.
The other two matches between St Helens and Catalans and Warrington against Leigh will not be on free TV, but you can still watch them live. Both matches will be available on the subscription channel Super League+. It will cost £7.99 per match, or £12.99 for both of them.
All seven games will be shown by Sky Sports in some capacity over the weekend. You can watch Super League on Sky Sports or Sky Sports + this weekend and stream it through the Sky Go app or with a NOW TV pass if you do not have a Sky subscription.
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