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Black and Whites will start favourites in third round
Hull Daily Mail
|January 14, 2026
HULL FC have been drawn against two potential opponents in the Challenge Cup third round.
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They will face the winner of the second round tie between Hammersmith Hills Hoists and Salford RLFC, to be played next weekend (January 24).
The third round tie will take place on the weekend of February 6/8 and will launch Hull's competitive season after two preseason games against Huddersfield (January 25) and Wigan Warriors (February 1).
The Super League opener against Bradford Bulls then follows the cup clash on February 14.
Here, we take a look at both potential cup opponents.
HAMMERSMITH HILLS HOISTS: A London-based community club, they defeated the Royal Navy 18-4 to set up a round two clash with Salford.
This story is from the January 14, 2026 edition of Hull Daily Mail.
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