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Championship clubs ignored as Challenge Cup Fourth Round broadcast picks revealed


Published on 2025-02-19 16:05:33 - LoveRugbyLeague
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  • The five Championship clubs remaining in this year's Challenge Cup have all been overlooked, with two all-Super League ties to be broadcast from the Fourth Round instead. Batley Bulldogs, Bradford Bulls,

The article from MSN discusses the announcement of the broadcast selections for the fourth round of the Challenge Cup, highlighting a significant oversight by the broadcasters. Despite the presence of Championship clubs like Leeds United, Leicester City, and Southampton in the competition, none of their matches were chosen for live broadcast. Instead, the focus was on other games, including Manchester United vs. Nottingham Forest, Chelsea vs. Preston North End, and Everton vs. Luton Town. This decision has sparked frustration among fans and clubs, as it represents a missed opportunity to showcase teams from the Championship, which are currently performing well in the competition. The article points out the potential for increased viewership and interest if these matches had been selected, emphasizing the broadcasters' apparent lack of interest in promoting the Championship teams.

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