Workington Town will face 2023 Challenge Cup winners Leigh Leopards in the competitions Third Round following a comfortable win over the Royal Navy in Portsmouth this afternoon (Sunday 26 January).
Jonny Hutton scored a hat-trick for the visitors and Rio Corkill also crossed twice as they ran in 11 tries to book themselves a home-tie against Adrian Lam’s side.
Four other clubs confirmed fixtures against Betfred Super League opposition this afternoon – including Bradford Bulls with head coach Brian Noble beginning his second tenure at the club with a 30-04 victory against Doncaster to secure a clash against Castleford Tigers.
Sheffield Eagles have set themselves up for a 1998 Challenge Cup Final rematch…