Hull KR face Catalans and Wire meet Leigh in semis

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Hull KR sealed a stunning derby win over Hull FC on Saturday to ensure their place in the men's Challenge Cup semi-final draw

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Super League leaders Hull KR will face Catalans Dragons and Warrington Wolves will take on Leigh Leopards in the semi-finals of the 2025 men's Challenge Cup.

Les Dracs, the 2018 winners, ensured their spot in the final four by beating financially-stricken Salford Red Devils on Friday, with the Robins defeating Hull FC in an entertaining derby on Saturday to reach the semi-final stage.

The Wire, who overcame St Helens on Sunday, will book a place in the final for the second successive season if they defeat the Leopards in the second semi-final, with Adrian Lam's side teeing up the tie by beating Wakefield on Friday.

The fixtures will be played on the weekend of 10 and 11 May with the venue and kick-off times for the two ties to be confirmed.

The draw was conducted at half-time of the Wire's win against St Helens at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, with former England football captain Stuart Pearce and ex-St Helens forward Jon Wilkin drawing the numbers.

The winners of each tie will go through to the final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, 7 June.

The final will be part of a bumper day of sport at the national stadium, with the Women's Challenge Cup Final and 1895 Cup Final and RFL Champion Schools Year 7 Boys Final also taking place.