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Leeds Rhinos and Wigan Warriors headline tasty Challenge Cup sixth round draw

The Challenge Cup's two most successful clubs will lock horns in the sixth round as Leeds Rhinos were drawn against 20-time winners Wigan Warriors. Leeds, 14-time winners, will host the defending champions in a clash that has delivered some interesting ties.

Catalans Dragons will host Warrington Wolves in a battle of two top Super League sides while Salford Red Devils will host Huddersfield Giants, two clubs that have recently reached the showpiece final. Castleford Tigers take on Hull FC while another all-Super League tie will see winless Wakefield Trinity take on Leigh Leopards.

World Club Champions, St Helens, take on five-time winners Halifax Panthers of the Championship, while Hull KR will also take on Championship opposition when they host Batley Bulldogs. There's also a fantastic opportunity for York Knights and London Broncos, with the two Championship clubs locking horns with one another with a place in the quarter-finals up for grabs.

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Dates will be determined this week, with broadcast arrangements to be sorted now the draw has been made. Wigan defeated Huddersfield Giants to win the competition last season.

Challenge Cup sixth-round draw (to be played May 18th-21st)

Catalans Dragons v Warrington Wolves
Castleford Tigers v Hull FC
York Knights v London Broncos
Halifax Panthers v St Helens
Hull KR v Batley Bulldogs
Wakefield Trinity v Leigh Leopards
Leeds Rhinos v Wigan Warriors
Salford Red Devils v Huddersfield Giants

The new episode of House of League is out now! Matthew Shaw is joined by Paul Cooke and Joe Appleyard to discuss the season so far and grade every club's campaign.

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