BBC to show Hull derby and Wire v Saints cup ties

Hull KR won their only Challenge Cup in 1980, beating Hull FC in the final

The BBC will show live coverage of two of the quarter-finals in next month's Challenge Cup.

On Saturday, 5 April, the Hull derby between Hull FC and Hull KR will be broadcast on BBC One with a 14:30 BST kick-off, the first time the rivals have met in this competition for 39 years.

The following day, Warrington Wolves host St Helens at 14:30 live on BBC Two in a repeat of a match from the same stage last year.

The Wolves won that tie on their way to the Challenge Cup final where they lost to Wigan Warriors.

The other two quarter-finals between Catalans Dragons and Salford Red Devils and Leigh Leopards and Wakefield Trinity will both be played on Friday, 4 April.

Friday 4 April:

Catalans Dragons v Salford Red Devils (19:00 BST)

Leigh Leopards v Wakefield Trinity (20:00)

Saturday 5 April:

Hull FC v Hull KR (14:30) - live on BBC One and iPlayer

Sunday 6 April:

Warrington Wolves v St Helens (14:30) - live on BBC Two and iPlayer