Challenge Cup Fifth Round: Halifax Panthers v Bradford Bulls LIVE

Welcome to our live coverage of Halifax Panthers’ Challenge Cup fifth round clash with West Yorkshire rivals Bradford Bulls at The Shay.

We’ll bring you the major updates from the game, as well as a match report after the final hooter and reaction from Panthers’ head coach Simon Grix on the Courier website.

Challenge Cup Fifth Round: Halifax Panthers v Bradford Bulls LIVE

Sat, 22 Apr, 2023, 18:38 BST

Team sheet

Full team news for the Panthers and the Bulls

Sat, 22 Apr, 2023, 18:30 BST

Team News

Simon Grix makes one change from the side which beat York 16-6 here at The Shay last Sunday, with James Saltonstall starting on the wing in place of Zack McComb who drops to the bench.

Sat, 22 Apr, 2023, 18:22 BST

The trophy is at The Shay!

The Challenge Cup trophy is here at The Shay this evening

Sat, 22 Apr, 2023, 18:16 BST

45 minutes to kick off

What a cracking cup game we have in store here at The Shay. The Bulls were only here less than two weeks ago and they claimed the spoils in a 26-22 victory in the league. Can the Panthers avenge that defeat? Kick off is at 7pm.

Sat, 22 Apr, 2023, 18:06 BST

Welcome

Welcome to The Shay Stadium for this evening’s Challenge Cup Fifth Round tie between Halifax Panthers and Bradford Bulls.