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1895 Cup First Round draw made as Championship heavyweights learn opponents


Published on 2025-01-23 11:25:22 - MSN
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  • The draw for the First Round of this year's 1895 Cup has been made, with all the Championship sides entering the competition and learning their first opponents on the road to Wembley. Made at Oldham's Boundary Park stadium on Thursday morning,

The 1895 Cup first round draw has been conducted, setting the stage for exciting matchups in the competition. Championship heavyweights like Wakefield Trinity, Featherstone Rovers, and Bradford Bulls have learned their opponents. Wakefield Trinity will face York Knights, Featherstone Rovers are set to play against Halifax Panthers, and Bradford Bulls will take on Swinton Lions. Other notable fixtures include Sheffield Eagles versus Batley Bulldogs, Widnes Vikings against Doncaster, and a clash between Whitehaven and Barrow Raiders. The draw also includes a match between Keighley Cougars and Hunslet, with the winners advancing to face either Dewsbury Rams or Oldham in the next round. This competition, which features teams from the Championship and League 1, promises intense battles as clubs vie for the prestigious trophy.

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