Rugby League

Paul McShane stars as Castleford hold off gutsy Championship side Batley to reach the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup.

Paul McShane stars as Castleford hold off gutsy Championship side Batley to reach the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup.

Umyla Hanley's hat-trick helps Leigh see off underdogs Featherstone in an excellent Challenge Cup last-16 tie.

Umyla Hanley's hat-trick helps Leigh see off underdogs Featherstone in an excellent Challenge Cup last-16 tie.

Adam Swift scores four tries against his old club Hull FC as Huddersfield march into the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.

Adam Swift scores four tries against his old club Hull FC as Huddersfield march into the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.

Ryan Hall scores two tries as Hull KR thrash Salford 40-0 to reach the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.

Ryan Hall scores two tries as Hull KR thrash Salford 40-0 to reach the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.

St Helens win at Leeds for the second time in a week to reach the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.

St Helens win at Leeds for the second time in a week to reach the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.

St Helens repeat last week's Super League win over Leeds Rhinos as they win comfortably at Headingley for the second time in eight days to reach the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.

St Helens repeat last week's Super League win over Leeds Rhinos as they win comfortably at Headingley for the second time in eight days to reach the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.

St Helens repeat last week's Super League win over Leeds Rhinos as they win comfortably at Headingley for the second time in eight days to reach the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.

St Helens repeat last week's Super League win over Leeds Rhinos as they win comfortably at Headingley for the second time in eight days to reach the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.

Bevan French scores three of Wigan's eight tries as the Warriors avenge their famous Wembley Challenge Cup final loss to Sheffield Eagles.

Bevan French scores three of Wigan's eight tries as the Warriors avenge their famous Wembley Challenge Cup final loss to Sheffield Eagles 26 years ago.

Listen to BBC local radio commentaries from four Challenge Cup sixth-round ties.

Castleford head coach Craig Lingard has no time for sentiment on Saturday's return to former club Batley in the Challenge Cup.

Leeds head coach Rohan Smith is aware of the "prestige" of the Challenge Cup, going into Friday's tie with St Helens.

Warrington Wolves full-back Matt Dufty signs a new contract to remain with the Super League club until 2026.