Hull Kr claims the victory of the Derby in Hull FC to achieve the semi -final of the Challenge Cup; Leigh Leopards Seal Comeback 20-12 victories over Wakefield Trinity; Catalan dragons defeated Salford Red Devils with the same score to achieve the last four; Warrington Wolves vs st Helens (Sunday 14:30)
Last update: 05/04/25 16:56
Joe Burgess (left) scored twice when Hull Kr won a Derby victory in Hull FC to reach the Challenge Cup semifinals
Joe Burgess scored two attempts when Hull Kr won 32-16 over the city rivals of Hull FC at the MKM stadium to achieve the Challenge Cup semifinals for the third year.
Both wild rivals met in the competition for the first time in 39 years, and they were Super League leaders who won and extended 100 % start to the season in all competitions for nine games.
Wingers Tom Davies and Burgess went to two excellent attempts in the first half of the first half of the two minutes and the third class Touchdown from full back Jack Broadbent built the Rovers 18-0 ahead.
The Rovers created a second attempt into the leadership of 30-0 through Burgess’s second attempt and the substitute Hulla, Litten, who also contributed 16 points by landing five conversions and punishment.
The hosts gave their fans a brief hope of the combat package by reducing the deficit to 30-12 after trying from the wing Lewis Martin and supporting Herman Ese’ese, but it was not enough and their center Zak Harker late landing was just a comfort.
Leigh produces a comeback victory over Wakefield
Fititesisi niu celebrates Leigh Leopards’ Challenge Cup Quarterfinal Victory over Wakefield
Leigh came from behind to defeat Wakefield 20-12 to seal his place in the semifinals of Betfred Challenge Cup with the 68th minute attempt Bailey Hodgson.
Leopards, who defeated their hosts on their way to Wembley Glory in 2023, watched 12-6 for the last quarter.
But they scored 14 unanswered points with the score from the center of Tesi Niu, Hodgson and three goals Gareth O’Brien.
And it was a sweet revenge for Adriana Lama after he lost the Super League meeting among the 40-14 teams last week.
For the party Daryl Powell, it was a disappointment after the first time since 2016 he tried to move within 80 minutes from Wembley.
Catalans of the edge around the fight with Salford
Sam Tomkins appeared 400. Performances in all Rugby League in Catalans Dragons’ Challenge Cup quarterfinal victory over Salford
Catalan dragons were forced to fight for their place in the last four betfred Challenge Cup Crisis-Hit Salford before winning 20-12.
The Red Devils visited most of the season as part of the salary sanction due to their financial situation, and several key players have left in recent weeks.
In each half, however, they made a brave effort in Stade Gilbert Brutus, when Jake Shorrocks and Matty Foster crossed to provide the Betfred Super League club some hope for the rest of the campaign.
Nick Cotric and Arthur Romano gave the hosts an early lead 8-0 before Shorrocks exceeded to reduce the deficit to two points during the break.
Elliott Whitehead and Theo Fages expanded the advantage of the Catalans to 20-6 in the second half before Foster’s answer, converted by Chris Hankinson with the remaining 17 minutes, ensuring that the home side was created to work for their semifinals.
