Rugby League Challenge Cup Finals: All you need to know

It's set to be an exciting Saturday of sport for Rugby League fans

Rugby League fans are getting ready for a Challenge Cup showdown at Wembley Stadium today.

It's one of the biggest dates in the sport's calendar and this time around Warrington Wolves and Wigan Warriors meet in the men's final for the first time since 1990.

Meanwhile, St Helens could win their fourth successive Women’s Challenge Cup trophy if they beat Leeds Rhinos.

We have everything you need to know here.

What is the Challenge Cup?

Matt Dufty scores Warrington Wolves' sixth try during the Challenge Cup semi-final against St Helens

The Challenge Cup is the oldest trophy in Rugby League history and dates back to 1896.

Teams take part from England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and France.

Amateur rugby teams can take part alongside professionals.

There are different rounds and teams in the Super League enter in the later stages.

Last year the St Helens won the women's final and Leigh Leopards won the men's.

What's happening this weekend?

The women's final kicks off at 11:45am before the men's final at 3pm.

There's also the 1895 Cup Final between Sheffield Eagles and Wakefield Trinity and the traditional Champion Schools Final in the morning.

It's set to be a close match in both women's and men's finals.

The same teams are playing in the women's final as last year where St Helens managed a 22-8 victory over Leeds Rhinos.

St Helens are currently top of the Super League table with Leeds Rhinos in 7th place.

Warrington Wolves and Wigan Warriors are both currently in the top four of the Super League table.

Warrington lost to Wigan narrowly by one point on 1 June with the final score 18-19.

How will the Challenge Cup be remembering Rob Burrow?

Rob Burrow played for the Leeds Rhinos men's team

This year there's a special tribute to former Leeds Rhinos player Rob Burrow who died on 2 June at the age of 41.

He was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in 2019. It's a condition that affects the brain and nerves.

The Challenge Cup final will kick off seven minutes late on Saturday as part of tributes to former Leeds Rhinos player Rob Burrow.

Rob played for Leeds Rhinos for 17 years and was one of the most successful Rugby League players in history.

He read a CBeebies Bedtime Story in 2022, and was recently awarded a Gold Blue Peter Badge for raising awareness of MND.