Summary

  • Castleford Tigers beat Warrington 35-20 in second semi-final

  • Turner scores hat-trick for Cas

  • St Helens beat Hull FC 33-18 in first semi-final

  • Final at Wembley on 17 July

  • Get involved #bbcrl

  1. Postpublished at 19:05 British Summer Time 5 June 2021

    CCImage source, Getty Images

    St Helens v Castleford in the Challenge Cup final.

    17 July, Wembley Stadium.

    Be there.

    Until then!

  2. Postpublished at 19:03 British Summer Time 5 June 2021

    Castleford 35-20 Warrington

    BBC Two

    Castleford boss Daryl Powell on BBC Two: "The first half was exceptional, Warrington hit back and it got uncomfortable but it was great courage from us. It is massive, massive for everyone concerned and we have the opportunity to do something special. We know how good a team St Helens are.

    "I am emotionally exhausted, that is the way the game is. So proud of the boys. It is a crazy game."

  3. Postpublished at 19:00 British Summer Time 5 June 2021

    Castleford 35-20 Warrington

    BBC Two

    Castleford's man of the match Jordan Turner on BBC Two: "It still feels a bit surreal, I have waited 16 years to reach another Challenge Cup final, we had some key players back who made a comeback for our team."

  4. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 19:00 British Summer Time 5 June 2021

    #bbcrl

    Gary:Two quality #rugbyleague, external semi finals there on #bbcrl, external . Passion, aggression, skill and commitment. Everything you don't see at a footie game! If only sport could be of this quality every Saturday.

    David Beeston: Not a fan of Cas or their fans but it’s fantastic to see such happy faces on the terraces after having no live rugby for so long!

  5. Postpublished at 18:57 British Summer Time 5 June 2021

    Castleford 35-20 Warrington

    Robbie Hunter-Paul
    Former New Zealand international on BBC Two

    We've seen 80 minutes of a team I don't think we've seen all season.

    Absolutely brilliant by Cas.

  6. Postpublished at 18:56 British Summer Time 5 June 2021

    Castleford 35-20 Warrington

    The Castleford fans are dancing to Sweet Caroline.

    And so they should.

  7. Postpublished at 18:55 British Summer Time 5 June 2021

    Castleford 35-20 Warrington

    Brian Noble
    Ex-Great Britain coach on BBC Two

    They were the better team throughout the 80 minutes. Warrington didn't have any answers. Great win for Castleford.

  8. Postpublished at 18:55 British Summer Time 5 June 2021

    Castleford 35-20 Warrington

    Daryl Powell is onto the field and goes round to hug every one of his boys.

  9. Postpublished at 18:54 British Summer Time 5 June 2021

    Castleford 35-20 Warrington

    The dream departure is on the cards for Daryl Powell, who leaves his hometown club at the end of the season.

    His Castleford side will play St Helens at Wembley Stadium on 17 July.

  10. FULL-TIMEpublished at 18:52 British Summer Time 5 June 2021
    Breaking

    Castleford 35-20 Warrington

    All over!

    Daryl Powell dumps out his future team as Castleford's stunning showing allows them to set up a Challenge Cup final against St Helens.

    Jordan TurnerImage source, Rex Features
  11. MISSED PENALTYpublished at 79 mins

    Castleford 35-20 Warrington

    Gareth O'Brien's long range kick drifts wide in the final minute.

  12. Postpublished at 78 mins

    Castleford 35-20 Warrington

    Easy pick for man of the match, hat-trick hero Jordan Turner.

  13. Postpublished at 77 mins

    Castleford 35-20 Warrington

    Well, maybe more Primarni than Armani*.

    Other designer wear available.

  14. Postpublished at 76 mins

    Castleford 35-20 Warrington

    What a feeling for Castleford, four minutes left but they know they can start measuring up their Armani suits for 17 July.

  15. Postpublished at 18:48 British Summer Time 5 June 2021

    Castleford 35-20 Warrington

    Brian Noble
    Ex-Great Britain coach on BBC Two

    All the halves for Castleford have been absolutely superb.

  16. Postpublished at 74 mins

    Castleford 35-20 Warrington

    "Que sera sera," sing the Cas supporters.

    They know their side are there.

  17. Postpublished at 72 mins

    Castleford 35-20 Warrington

    Jordan Turner punts the ball into touch deep in the Warrington half and the seconds tick away.

  18. Postpublished at 71 mins

    Castleford 35-20 Warrington

    Castleford can taste the M1 South now.

  19. PENALTY - Castleford 35-20 Warringtonpublished at 69 mins

    Gareth O'Brien

    Two more points for Gareth O'Brien and a further step towards Wembley for Castleford.

  20. Postpublished at 68 mins

    Castleford 33-20 Warrington

    Can confirm that Matt Newsum's growl-o-meter has been cranked up to an eight.

    He is buzzing.