Summary

  • Wigan beat Wakefield 36-6 in last of this weekend's Challenge Cup quarter-finals

  • First meeting in the Challenge Cup between Wakefield and Wigan since 2009

  • Semi-final draw: Huddersfield v Hull KR, St Helens v Wigan

  • Both ties to be played at Elland Road on 7 May as part of a triple-header with the women's Challenge Cup final

  • Get involved at #bbcrl

  1. try

    TRY: Wakefield 6-18 Wiganpublished at 42 mins

    Field, con Hardaker

    Dream start to the second half for Wigan.

    Patrick Mago goes on a devastating run. He palms off one attempted tackle, ducks another then passes for Jai Field to score.

  2. Kick-offpublished at 15:31 British Summer Time 10 April 2022

    Wakefield 6-12 Wigan

    We are back up and running in this one.

    After that draw, both sides now know what awaits them if they win.

  3. Holders Saints to face Wakefield or Wiganpublished at 15:31 British Summer Time 10 April 2022
    Breaking

    Challenge Cup semi-final drawImage source, PA Media

    Challenge Cup holder St Helens will face the winner of this tie between Wakefield and Wigan in the semi-final

    Huddersfield Giants will take on Hull KR in the other tie.

    Both games will be played at Elland Road on 7 May as part of a triple-header with the women's final

  4. Postpublished at 15:27 British Summer Time 10 April 2022

    We have the draw for the Challenge Cup semi-final to come before this quarter-final tie gets back under way.

    A reminder that Hull KR, Huddersfield Giants and holders St Helens are already through to the last four.

  5. Postpublished at 15:24 British Summer Time 10 April 2022

    HT: Wakefield 6-12 Wigan

    The panel of experts, including Jamie Peacock and Jamie Jones-Buchanan, have spoken at length about Mason Lino's kicking game for Wakefield.

    The Trinity man put his boot through a few beauties, landing two 40-20 kicks and conjuring up about four other repeat sets.

  6. Postpublished at 15:20 British Summer Time 10 April 2022

    HT: Wakefield 6-12 Wigan

    Jamie Peacock
    Former England captain on BBC Two

    Both teams will be reasonably happy with what's gone on in that half.

    Two different styles of play. Everything going through Mason Lino for Wakefield, Wigan using the speed of French and Field and it's been great to watch.

  7. Half-timepublished at 15:16 British Summer Time 10 April 2022

    Wakefield 6-12 Wigan

    It's been a remarkable first-half!

    Wigan have twice hit Wakefield with sucker-punch tries either side of Lewis Murphy's effort.

  8. Postpublished at 39 mins

    Wakefield 6-12 Wigan

    While Wakefield have played much of this half on the front foot, Wigan have been clinical with the few chances they have had.

    They have just a minute to try restore parity before the break.

  9. Postpublished at 15:15 British Summer Time 10 April 2022

    Wakefield 6-12 Wigan

    Andrew Henderson
    Former Warrington assistant coach on BBC Two

    We spoke before the game about the threat of the Wigan back three. If you don't get your kick chase line right they will hurt you.

    They have scored more tries than any other team this season in Super League from kick returns.

  10. try

    TRY: Wakefield 6-12 Wiganpublished at 37 mins

    Havard, con Hardaker

    Ethan Havard scores for WiganImage source, PA Media

    Wigan looked as if they blew their chance, with Wakefield getting themselves set again in defence.

    The ball, however, is played from from right to left near the line. Thomas Leuluai spins a tackle, then pops a pass up for Ethan Havard to crash over the line.

  11. Postpublished at 35 mins

    Wakefield 6-6 Wigan

    Zak Hardaker is away on the right edge.

    He evades one tackle, then stumbles as Max Jowitt clatters into him. He loses his footing, but Wigan remain on the attack.

  12. Postpublished at 33 mins

    Wakefield 6-6 Wigan

    Bevan French is the latest to defuse Wakefield's attack. He just about manages to keep hold of a kick from Lee Gaskell.

    He tries to play the ball and Wakefield are penalised. Wigan are gifted a kick to relieve the pressure.

  13. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 15:07 British Summer Time 10 April 2022

    #bbcrl

    Ian Rhodes: What a finish! Lewis Murphy, take a bow!

    Anthony Williams: This Lewis Murphy looks absolute class

  14. Postpublished at 31 mins

    Wakefield 6-6 Wigan

    Wigan sets have punctuated the game as little respites from all the defending they have done.

    Wakefield again force a repeat set.

  15. Postpublished at 29 mins

    Wakefield 6-6 Wigan

    Lee Gaskell punches the air as he sprints through a gap and goes over for Wakefield.

    Referee James Child is having none of it and pulls play back for obstruction.

  16. Postpublished at 27 mins

    Wakefield 6-6 Wigan

    Run, kick, repeat!

    Zak Hardaker catches the ball in play but is forced back over the line. Wigan with a drop-out kick and more defending to do.

  17. Postpublished at 26 mins

    Wakefield 6-6 Wigan

    Mason Lino has his kicking boots on something serious today for Wakefield.

    He comes up with another 40-20 and Wakefield have possession with a tap.

    Jai Field maybe didn't realise the 40-20 was on there.

  18. Postpublished at 24 mins

    Wakefield 6-6 Wigan

    Jai Field is put under huge pressure with another high ball, but he shows supreme composure to clutch it to his chest.

    A few sets of shadow boxing.

  19. Postpublished at 14:59 British Summer Time 10 April 2022

    Wakefield 6-6 Wigan

    Kevin Brown
    Former England international half-back on BBC Two

    That is probably the best minute of Lewis Murphy's career so far.

    He had no right to get out of that tackle and get the ball out of Iain Thornley's hands, but to then go up the other end of the field and replicate what he did earlier to get the ball down but also stay in touch - what a finish!

  20. Postpublished at 23 mins

    Wakefield 6-6 Wigan

    This game has been relentless!

    The crowd at Belle Vue is in full voice, everything about the occasion is rocking right now.