Challenge Cup: Batley Bulldogs v Castleford Tigers LIVE
We will bring you all the major updates from the tie as Craig Lingard returns to Mount Pleasant for the first time since leaving the Bulldogs for Cas at the end of the 2023 season. We will also have a match report and reaction from both camps.
Challenge Cup: Batley Bulldogs v Castleford Tigers LIVE
Here they come
The teams are out. First out are Cas in their changed away kit, a lovely mint green and black strip; quickly followed by the Bulldogs in their traditional home colours.
Ben White
We are witnessing history today as Ben White makes his 104th consecutive appearance for Batley - a club record!
Challenge Cup
Cas last won the cup in 1986. They have appeared in three finals since but have lost them all, most recently against St Helens in 2021.
Challenge Cup
As ever when the Challenge Cup comes around, we have got to mention the fact that Batley were the competition's first ever victors back in 1897. They then won it the year after and then again in 1901. They have not come close since.
Challenge Cup
The Tigers take a much-needed break from Super League action today having lost their opening five fixtures of the 2024 season. Batley are back in cup action having thrown away an 18-0 lead over Featherstone Rovers in their opening day of the Championship defeat last Sunday.
The visiting players receive a tremendous reception from their large number of travelling supporters. Batley players soon follow them out.