ROVERS FACE COMMUNITY SERVICE IN THIRD ROUND

HULL KR will begin their 2026 Challenge Cup title defence away to the winners of Brighouse Rangers vs Lock Lane in the third round of the competition.

- BY JOSH MCALLISTER

The 16 third-round ties are set to take place across the weekend of February 6-8 - a week before the 2026 Super League season gets underway.

Just eight Challenge Cup first round ties survived Storm Goretti over the weekend, with nine left to be played.

Second round action will then take place across January 24-25.