Action from Halifax Panthers' clash with Featherstone Rovers in the Betfred Challenge Cup fourth round. Picture: Simon Hall.

Action from Halifax Panthers' clash with Featherstone Rovers in the Betfred Challenge Cup fourth round. Picture: Simon Hall.

Picture Gallery: Halifax Panthers lose to Featherstone Rovers in Challenge Cup

A stirring second-half display from Halifax Panthers wasn’t enough to seal a place in the fifth round of the Challenge Cup as Featherstone Rovers ran out 29-16 winners at The Shay.

By Mark Berry

Published 28th Feb 2022, 08:10 BST

Updated 28th Feb 2022, 08:12 BST

Brian McDermott’s side looked to be cruising after taking a 16-0 first-half lead, however a Panthers resurgence after the break forced Featherstone to dig deep in what proved to be an enthralling contest.

Action from Halifax Panthers' clash with Featherstone Rovers in the Betfred Challenge Cup fourth round. Picture: Simon Hall.

1. Rivals

Action from Halifax Panthers' clash with Featherstone Rovers in the Betfred Challenge Cup fourth round. Picture: Simon Hall. Photo: Simon Hall

Action from Halifax Panthers' clash with Featherstone Rovers in the Betfred Challenge Cup fourth round. Picture: Simon Hall.

2. Foot Race

Action from Halifax Panthers' clash with Featherstone Rovers in the Betfred Challenge Cup fourth round. Picture: Simon Hall. Photo: Simon Hall

Action from Halifax Panthers' clash with Featherstone Rovers in the Betfred Challenge Cup fourth round. Picture: Simon Hall.

3. Wrapped Up

Action from Halifax Panthers' clash with Featherstone Rovers in the Betfred Challenge Cup fourth round. Picture: Simon Hall. Photo: Simon Hall

Action from Halifax Panthers' clash with Featherstone Rovers in the Betfred Challenge Cup fourth round. Picture: Simon Hall.

4. Touchdown

Action from Halifax Panthers' clash with Featherstone Rovers in the Betfred Challenge Cup fourth round. Picture: Simon Hall. Photo: Simon Hall

Featherstone Rovers Halifax Panthers Brian McDermott Featherstone