Challenge Cup first round draw
The first round draw for the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup has been conducted at Wembley Stadium this afternoon.
Leeds Rhinos are the current holders of the Challenge Cup, having beaten Hull Kingston Rovers 50-0 in the 2015 final.
36 teams entered the prestigious competition at the first round stage, and Lizzie Jones and Lance Todd winner Tom Briscoe conducted the draw.
All first round ties are to be played on the weekend of the 30th/31st January 2016.
The draw is as follows:
London Chargers v Shaw Cross Sharks
Thatto Heath Crusaders v Hunslet Club Parkside
Aberdeen Warriors v Northumbria University
Normanton Knights v Distington
West Bowling v Lock Lane
Leigh Miners Rangers v Underbank Rangers
Millom v University of Hull
Royal Navy v Featherstone Lions
Widnes West Bank v Rochdale Mayfield
Wath Brow v Royal Air Force
Hull Dockers v Thornhill Trojans
Egremont Rangers v Blue Bulls
West Hull v Great Britain Police
Kells v Nottingham
York Acorn v Sharlston Rovers
