2017 Challenge Cup
{{short description|Rugby league competition}}
{{Infobox Rugby football league challenge cup
|title = 2017 Ladbrokes Challenge Cup
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|duration = 9 Rounds
|no_of_teams = 72
|highest_attendance = 68,525
({{leagueicon|Hull|12}} Hull F.C. vs {{leagueicon|Wigan|12}} Wigan Warriors) (Final)
|lowest_attendance = 87{{efn-ua|Lowest recorded attendance. Attendances from rounds 1 and 2 which featured amateur teams only were not recorded}}
({{leagueicon|Gloucestershire|12}} Gloucestershire All Golds vs {{leagueicon|North Wales Crusaders|12}} North Wales Crusaders) (3rd round)
|attendance = 184,212
|avg_attendance =
|TV = BBC Sport
Sky Sports
|biggest_home_win = London Chargers 116 – 0 Bridgend Blue Bulls
(1st Round)
|biggest_away_win = Aberdeen Warriors 8 – 62 Pilkington Recs
(1st Round)
|season = 2017
|season_champs = {{leagueicon|Hull|12}} Hull
|season_champ_name = Winners
|second_place = {{leagueicon|Wigan|12}} Wigan Warriors
|MVP = {{leagueicon|Hull|16}} Marc Sneyd
|MVP_link = Lance Todd Trophy
|top_scorer = 46 Liam Sutcliffe Leeds Rhinos{{cite news |title=Ladbrokes Challenge Cup: Leading Scorers |newspaper=Rugby Leaguer & League Express |page=7 |issue=3085 |date=28 August 2017}}
|top try scorer = 6 Kieran Cross Doncaster
|prevseason_link = 2016 Challenge Cup
|prevseason_year = 2016
|nextseason_link = 2018 Challenge Cup
|nextseason_year = 2018
}}
The 2017 Challenge Cup, (also known as the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup{{cite news|title=Challenge Cup: Ladbrokes replace Tetley's as title sponsor|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-league/30701718|access-date=30 October 2016|newspaper=BBC Sport|date=6 January 2015}} for sponsorship reasons) was the 116th staging of the Challenge Cup the main rugby league knockout tournament for teams in the Super League, the British National Leagues and a number of invited amateur clubs.
The defending champions were Hull F.C. who beat Warrington Wolves 12–10 in the 2016 final at Wembley Stadium.{{cite news |title=Scoreboard |newspaper=Rugby Leaguer & League Express |issue=3034 |date=29 August 2016 |page=31}} Hull F.C. retained the trophy beating Wigan Warriors 18–14 at Wembley on 26 August 2017.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/41012717 |title=Challenge Cup final: Hull FC 18-14 Wigan Warriors |work=BBC Sport |date=26 August 2017 |access-date=26 August 2017}}
The format of the competition was eight knock-out rounds followed by a final. The first two rounds were composed entirely of 32 amateur teams. The eight winners of the second round ties were joined in round 3 by the 16 League 1 teams including for the first time a Canadian team, the Toronto Wolfpack. For the fourth round the 12 Championship teams were included in the draw. Round 5 saw four Super League teams entering the competition. These are the four teams that finished in the top four positions of the 2016 Qualifiers and are Huddersfield Giants, Leeds Rhinos, Leigh Centurions and Salford Red Devils. The remaining eight Super League teams joined in round 6.
Round dates
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!Round !Dates |
| Round 1
|28–29 January 2017 |
| Round 2
|11–12 February 2017 |
| Round 3
|25–26 February 2017 |
| Round 4
|17–19+26 March 2017 |
| Round 5
|21–23 April 2017 |
| Round 6
|11–14 May 2017 |
| Quarter-finals
|15–18 June 2017 |
| Semi-finals
|29–30 July 2017 |
| Final
|26 August 2017 |
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|colspan=2|Source:{{cite news |title=The 2017 season begins here |newspaper=Rugby Leaguer & League Express |issue=3042 |date=24 October 2016 |page=13}}{{cite web |url=http://www.rugby-league.com/challengecup/round_dates |title=2017 Round dates |publisher=Rugby Football League |access-date=6 December 2016}} |
First round
The draw for the first round of the 2017 Challenge Cup was held on 5 January 2017 at the Deep to celebrate the city being named 2017 UK City of Culture and Hull's efforts in 2016 and featured 32 amateur teams from around the United Kingdom including one student team, all three armed services and the police. Home teams were drawn by Lee Radford and the away teams drawn by Dean Andrew, President of the RFL and The RAF.
Fixtures for the first round were played over the weekend of the 28–29 January 2017.
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|116–0 |28 January 2017, 13:00 |New River Stadium |S. Ellis | |
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|12–16 |28 January 2017, 13:00 |Leigh Miners Welfare Sports & Social Club |S. Mikalauskas | |
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|30–10 |28 January 2017, 13:30 |Hattons Solicitors Crusader Park |H. Neville | |
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|8–62 |28 January 2017, 13:30 |Woodside Sports Complex |B. Milligan | |
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|12–22 |28 January 2017, 14:00 |Hull University Sports & Fitness Centre |J. Stearne | |
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|0–12 |28 January 2017, 14:00 |Emsley Recreation Ground |J. Barr | |
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|RAF |12–30 |28 January 2017, 14:00 |RAF College Cranwell |J. Jones | |
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|Fryston Warriors |33–10 |28 January 2017, 14:00 |Fryston Welfare Club |L. Staveley | |
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|34–38 |28 January 2017, 14:00 |US Sports Ground |S. Houghton | |
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|16–4 |Milford Marlins |28 January 2017, 14:00 |Siddal Sports & Community Centre |C. Worsley | |
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|24–14 |28 January 2017, 14:00 |Gilfoot Park |C. Astbury | |
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|24–10 |28 January 2017, 14:00 |West Hull Community Park |N. Woodward | |
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|32–18 |28 January 2017, 14:00 |Thornhill Sports & Community Centre |S. Chromiak | |
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|29–28 |Distington ARLFC |28 January 2017, 14:30 |The Mill Pond Stadium |K. Moore | |
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|4–17 |Haydock ARLFC |28 January 2017, 14:30 |Cleator Sports & Social Club |J. Turner | |
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|Wests Warriors |40–22 |28 January 2017, 17:00 |New River Stadium |M. Griffiths | |
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! colspan=12 | Source:{{cite news |title=Ladbrokes Challenge Cup - Round One - Scoreboard |newspaper=Rugby Leaguer & League Express |issue=3055 |date=30 January 2017 |page=29 |publisher=League Publications}} |
Second round
The second round draw was made on 31 January from the home of amateur team Siddal, who qualified for the second round by defeating Milford Martins 16–14, and was streamed live on BBC Sport's website. The draw was made by former players, Johnny Lawless and Luke Robinson both of whom played for Siddal before turning professional.{{cite news |url=http://www.examiner.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/news/huddersfield-giants-coach-luke-robinson-12518003 |title=Huddersfield Giants coach Luke Robinson to make Challenge Cup draw |newspaper=Huddersfield Examiner |date=27 January 2017 |access-date=30 January 2017}} Ties were played over the weekend of 11–12 February 2017 with the exception of the game between West Hull and Thatto Heath which was postponed for a week due to a waterlogged pitch.
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|18–4 |11 February 2017, 13:30 |Marist Sporting Club |G. Dolan | |
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|0–26 |Wests Warriors |11 February 2017, 14:00 |The Mill Pond Stadium |B. Robinson | |
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|Haydock ARLFC |30–20 |11 February 2017, 14:00 |King George Playing Fields |L. Staveley | |
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|18–28 |11 February 2017, 14:00 |Clarington Park |N. Bennett | |
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|14–16{{efn |group=round2|After extra time}} |11 February 2017, 14:00 |The Pit Field |L. Moore | |
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|10–34 |11 February 2017, 14:15 |Ruskin Drive |G. Hewer | |
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|12–40 |Fryston Warriors |11 February 2017, 16:00 |New River Stadium |M. Rossleigh | |
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|18–16 |18 February 2017, 14:00 |West Hull ARLFC |S. Race | |
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! colspan=12 | Source:{{cite news |title=Ladbrokes Challenge Cup Round two - scoreboard |newspaper=Rugby Leaguer & League Express |issue=3057 |date=13 February 2017 |page=30 |publisher=League Publications}} |
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Third round
The draw for the third round as made on 14 February 2017. The draw was conducted by Super League players Stefan Ratchford and Ryan Brierley. Ties were played 25–26 February 2017.
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|6–14 |{{leagueicon|Toronto|12}} Toronto Wolfpack |25 February 2017, 13:00 |Siddal Sports & Community Centre |T. Grant |1,053 |
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|16–18 |{{leagueicon|Whitehaven|12}} Whitehaven |25 February 2017, 14:00 |West Hull Community Park |P. Marklove |150 |
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|Wests Warriors |12–26 |Haydock ARLFC |25 February 2017, 14:30 |M. Rossleigh |430 |
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|Fryston Warriors |32–50 |{{leagueicon|Keighley|12}} Keighley Cougars |25 February 2017, 15:00 |J. McMullen |739 |
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|{{leagueicon|Gateshead|12}} Newcastle Thunder |18–16 |{{leagueicon|Workington|12}} Workington Town |25 February 2017, 17:00 |M. Mannifield |400 |
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|{{leagueicon|Barrow|12}} Barrow Raiders |60–6 |26 February 2017, 14:00 |M. Griffiths |500 |
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|{{leagueicon|Gloucestershire|12}} Gloucestershire All Golds |36–18 |{{leagueicon|North Wales Crusaders|12}} North Wales Crusaders |26 February 2017, 14:00 |G. Dolan |87 |
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|{{leagueicon|Hemel|12}} Hemel Stags |12–22 |{{leagueicon|London Skolars|12}} London Skolars |26 February 2017, 14:30 |S. Race |112 |
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|{{leagueicon|Doncaster|12}} Doncaster |34–6 |26 February 2017, 15:00 |L. Moore |366 |
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|{{leagueicon|York City Knights|12}} York City Knights |48–8 |26 February 2017, 15:00 |L. Staveley |635 |
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|{{leagueicon|South Wales Scorpions|12}} South Wales Ironmen |4–18 |{{leagueicon|Oxford|12}} Oxford Rugby League |26 February 2017, 15:00 |N. Bennett |115 |
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|{{leagueicon|Hunslet|12}} Hunslet |34–0 |{{leagueicon|Coventry|12}} Coventry Bears |26 February 2017, 15:00 |S. Mikalauskas |249 |
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! colspan=12 | Source:{{cite news |title=Ladbrokes Challenge Cup Round three |newspaper=Rugby Leaguer & League Express |issue=3059 |date=27 February 2017 |page=39 |publisher=League Publications}} |
Fourth round
File:Toronto Wolfpack Challenge Cup.jpg walking out at Trailfinders Sports Ground]]
The winners of the 12 third-round ties were joined in the fourth round by the 12 teams in the Championship. The draw was made on board HMS Bulwark on Tuesday 28 February. The draw was made by former St Helens player, Paul Sculthorpe and the chairman of the Royal Marine Rugby League Association, Major Jack Duckitt.{{cite web |url=https://www.rugby-league.com/article/31247/ladbrokes-challenge-cup-fourth-round-draw |title=Ladbrokes Challenge Cup fourth round draw |publisher=The Rugby Football League |date=23 February 2017 |access-date=30 November 2023}} Ties were played over the weekend of 17–19 March with the exception of the Whitehaven v Oxford fixture which was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
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|{{leagueicon|London|12}} London Broncos |26–30 |{{leagueicon|Toronto|12}} Toronto Wolfpack |17 March 2017, 20:00 |S. Mikalauskas |758 |
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|{{leagueicon|Dewsbury|12}} Dewsbury Rams |36–8 |{{leagueicon|Gateshead|12}} Newcastle Thunder |17 March 2017, 20:00 |J. McMullen |425 |
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|{{leagueicon|Oldham|12}} Oldham |40–12 |Haydock ARLFC |18 March 2017, 13:00 |N. Bennett |743 |
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| {{leagueicon|Toulouse|12}} Toulouse Olympique |16–34 |{{leagueicon|Batley|12}} Batley Bulldogs |18 March 2017, 14:00 |150 |
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|{{leagueicon|Swinton|12}} Swinton Lions |40 – 8 |{{leagueicon|London Skolars|12}} London Skolars |18 March 2017, 15:00 |G. Dolan |200 |
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|{{leagueicon|Barrow|12}} Barrow Raiders |20–0 |{{leagueicon|Keighley|12}} Keighley Cougars |18 March 2017, 18:30 |Craven Park, Barrow-in-Furness |G. Hewer |721 |
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|{{leagueicon|Bradford|12}} Bradford Bulls |13–21 |{{leagueicon|Featherstone|12}}Featherstone Rovers |19 March 2017, 15:00 |C. Straw |2,458 |
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|{{leagueicon|Gloucestershire|12}} Gloucestershire All Golds |22–48 |{{leagueicon|Doncaster|12}} Doncaster |19 March 2017, 15:00 |Keepmoat Stadium {{efn|group=round4|Originally scheduled for Prince of Wales Stadium but due to the ground being unavailable for the All Golds, tie swapped to Doncaster}} |M. Rossleigh |280 |
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|{{leagueicon|Halifax|12}} Halifax |20–6 |{{leagueicon|Hunslet|12}} Hunslet |19 March 2017, 15:00 |T. Grant |793 |
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|{{leagueicon|Hull KR|12}} Hull Kingston Rovers |48–10 |{{leagueicon|Sheffield|12}} Sheffield Eagles |19 March 2017, 15:00 |J. Roberts |3,408 |
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|{{leagueicon|York City Knights|12}} York City Knights |26–20 | {{leagueicon|Rochdale|12}} Rochdale Hornets |19 March 2017, 15:00 |B. Robinson |652 |
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|{{leagueicon|Whitehaven|12}} Whitehaven |46–14 |{{leagueicon|Oxford|12}} Oxford |26 March 2017, 14:00{{efn|group=round4|Original match (19 March) postponed due to a waterlogged pitch}} |T. Crashley |375 |
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! colspan=12 | Source:{{cite news |title=Ladbrokes Challenge Cup Round four - scoreboard |newspaper=Rugby Leaguer & League Express |issue=3062 |date=20 March 2017 |page=40 |publisher=League Publications}} |
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Fifth round
The fifth round draw sees the entry of four Super League clubs, these being those that finished the top of the 2016 Qualifiers. The draw was made live on the BBC Radio 5 Live breakfast show on Tuesday 21 March at 7-45 am. The draw was made by show host, Rachel Burden, and former international player, at both codes, Jason Robinson.{{cite web |url=https://www.rugby-league.com/article/31370/robinson-to-conduct-ladbrokes-challenge-cup-fifth-round-draw |title=Robinson to conduct Ladbrokes Challenge Cup draw |publisher=The Rugby Football League |date=16 March 2017 |access-date=30 November 2023}}
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|{{leagueicon|Leeds|12}} Leeds Rhinos |64–28 |{{leagueicon|Doncaster|12}} Doncaster |21 April 2017, 20:00 |C. Campbell |5,097 |
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|{{leagueicon|Leigh|12}} Leigh Centurions |10–23 |{{leagueicon|Hull KR|12}} Hull Kingston Rovers |22 April 2017, 15:00 |3,880 |
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|{{leagueicon|Salford City Reds|12}} Salford Red Devils |29–22 |{{leagueicon|Toronto|12}} Toronto Wolfpack |23 April 2017, 12:15 |J. Smith |1,318 |
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|{{leagueicon|Huddersfield|12}} Huddersfield Giants |24–28 |{{leagueicon|Swinton|12}} Swinton Lions |23 April 2017, 12:30 |S. Mikalauskas |1,292 |
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|{{leagueicon|Featherstone|12}} Featherstone Rovers |30–4 |{{leagueicon|Oldham|12}} Oldham |23 April 2017, 15:00 |T. Grant |1,408 |
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|{{leagueicon|Dewsbury|12}} Dewsbury Rams |23–22 |{{leagueicon|Batley|12}} Batley Bulldogs |23 April 2017, 15:00 |J. Roberts |962 |
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|{{leagueicon|Whitehaven|12}} Whitehaven |12–36 |{{leagueicon|Halifax|12}} Halifax |23 April 2017, 15:00 |L. Moore |636 |
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|{{leagueicon|York City Knights|12}} York City Knights |28–50 |{{leagueicon|Barrow|12}} Barrow Raiders |23 April 2017, 15:00 |J. McMullen |904 |
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! colspan=12 | Source:{{cite news |title=Ladbrokes Challenge Cup Round five - scoreboard |newspaper=Rugby Leaguer & League Express |issue=3067 |date=24 April 2017 |page=39 |publisher=League Publications}} |
Sixth round
The draw for the sixth round was made on Tuesday 25 April live on the BBC News channel during the 6-30pm Sportsday programme. The draw was made by former players Chris Joynt and Keith Senior.{{cite news |url=http://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/sport/saints/news/15233064.Chris_Joynt_and_Keith_Senior_to_conduct_Challenge_Cup_draw/ |title=Chris Joynt and Keith Senior to conduct Challenge Cup draw |newspaper=St Helens Star |date=20 April 2017 |access-date=24 April 2017}}
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|{{leagueicon|featherstone|16}} Featherstone Rovers |24–12 |{{leagueicon|Halifax|16}} Halifax |11 May 2017, 20:00 |C. Campbell |1,736 |
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|{{Leagueicon|Salford city|16 |
|24–14
|{{leagueicon|Hull KR|16}} Hull Kingston Rovers
|12 May 2017, 20:00
|R. Hicks
|3,100
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|{{Leagueicon|Dewsbury|16}} Dewsbury Rams
|6–54
|{{Leagueicon|Wakefield|16}} Wakefield Trinity
|12 May 2017, 20:00
|S. Mikalauskas
|2,125
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|{{leagueicon|Hull|16}} Hull
|62–0
| {{Leagueicon|Catalans|16}} Catalans Dragons
|12 May 2017, 20:00
|6,470
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|{{leagueicon|Castleford Tigers|16}} Castleford Tigers
|53–10
|{{leagueicon|St Helens|16}} St. Helens
|13 May 2017, 14:30
|5,216
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|{{leagueicon|Leeds|16}} Leeds Rhinos
|72–10
|{{leagueicon|barrow|16}} Barrow Raiders
|14 May 2017, 15:00
|J. Smith
|5,226
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|{{Leagueicon|swinton|16}} Swinton Lions
|12–42
|{{Leagueicon|Wigan|16}} Wigan Warriors
|14 May 2017, 15:00
|C. Kendall
|2,003
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|{{leagueicon|Warrington|16}} Warrington Wolves
|34–20
|{{Leagueicon|Widnes|16}} Widnes Vikings
|14 May 2017, 15:00
|5,971
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Quarter-finals
The draw for the quarter finals was made immediately after the conclusion of the last sixth round match. Home teams were drawn by former Welsh international Iestyn Harris and away teams by Leigh captain Micky Higham.{{cite web |url=https://www.rugby-league.com/article/31749/ladbrokes-challenge-cup-quarter-final-draw |title=Ladbrokes Challenge Cup quarter final draw |publisher=Rugby Football League |date=14 May 2017 |access-date=30 November 2023}}
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|{{Leagueicon|Salford city|16 |
|30–6
|{{Leagueicon|Wakefield|16}} Wakefield Trinity
|15 June, 20:00
|Robert Hicks|R. Hicks
|2,820
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|{{leagueicon|Leeds|16}} Leeds Rhinos
|58–0
|{{leagueicon|featherstone|16}} Featherstone Rovers
|16 June, 20:00
|Chris Kendall|C. Kendall
|6,181
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|{{leagueicon|Warrington|16}} Warrington Wolves
|26–27
|{{Leagueicon|Wigan|16}} Wigan Warriors
|17 June, 15:00
|7,312
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|{{leagueicon|Hull|16}} Hull
|32–24
|{{leagueicon|Castleford Tigers|16}} Castleford Tigers
|18 June, 15:00
|11,944
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Semi-final
The semi-final draw was conducted on BBC 2 immediately after Hull's 32–24 victory over Castleford Tigers. Conducting the draw were two Challenge Cup winning team members; Danny Brough (2005) and Barry Johnson (1986).{{cite web |url=https://www.rugby-league.com/article/32000/ladbrokes-challenge-cup-semi-final-draw|title=Ladbrokes Challenge Cup semi final draw |publisher=Rugby Football League |date=18 June 2017 |access-date=30 November 2023}} The ties were played at neutral venues; after the draw these were announced as Doncaster and Warrington.{{cite web |url=http://www.totalrl.com/challenge-cup-semi-finals-heading-doncaster-warrington/ |title=Challenge Cup semi-finals heading to Doncaster and Warrington |publisher=Total Rugby League |date=19 June 2017 |access-date=19 June 2017}}
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|{{Leagueicon|Hull|16}} Hull |43–24 |{{Leagueicon|Leeds|16}} Leeds Rhinos |29 July 2017, 14:30 |14,526 |
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|{{leagueicon|Wigan|16}} Wigan Warriors |27–14 |{{Leagueicon|Salford city|16}} Salford Red Devils |30 July 2017, 14:30 |10,796 |
Final
{{main|2017 Challenge Cup Final}}
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|{{Leagueicon|Hull|16}} Hull |18–14 |{{Leagueicon|Wigan|16}} Wigan Warriors |26 August 2017, 15:00 |68,525 |
Teams:
Hull: Jamie Shaul, Mahe Fonua, Josh Griffin, Carlos Tuimavave, Fetuli Talanoa, Albert Kelly, Marc Sneyd, Liam Watts, Danny Houghton, Scott Taylor, Sika Manu, Mark Minichiello, Gareth Ellis (captain).
Substitutes (all used): Chris Green, Danny Washbrook, Josh Bowden, Jake Connor.
Tries: Talanoa (1), Fonua (2). Goals: Sneyd (3/3).
Wigan Warriors: Sam Tomkins, Liam Marshall, Anthony Gelling, Oliver Gildart, Joe Burgess, George Williams, Thomas Leuluai, Frank Paul Nuuausala, Michael McIlorum, Tony Clubb, John Bateman, Liam Farrell, Sean O'Loughlin (captain).
Substitutes (all used): Willie Isa, Ryan Sutton, Sam Powell, Taulima Tautai.
Tries: Bateman (1), Gildart (1), Burgess (1). Goals: Williams (1/3).
Lance Todd Trophy Winner: Marc Sneyd
Broadcasts
The primary broadcast organisation for the competition was BBC Sport. On 24 January the RFL announced that the BBC would be streaming one tie from each of the first five rounds live on the BBC Sport website with two games from the 6th, 7th and 8th rounds being broadcast live on BBC TV.{{cite web |url=https://www.rugby-league.com/article/31062/bbc-to-show-early-challenge-cup-rounds |title=BBC to show early Challenge Cup rounds |publisher=The Rugby Football League |date=24 January 2017 |access-date=30 November 2023}} The fifth-round game between Salford and Toronto was streamed live on Facebook (excluding the United Kingdom and Ireland) after the RFL and both clubs agreed a deal over global broadcast rights.{{cite web |url=https://www.torontowolfpack.com/2017/04/21/toronto-wolfpack-announce-international-streaming-option-round-5-challenge-cup/ |title=Toronto Wolfpack announce international streaming option for Round 5 of the Ladbroke's Challenge Cup |publisher=Toronto Wolfpack |date=21 April 2017 |access-date=23 April 2017 }}{{Dead link|date=May 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
Sky Sports also have broadcasting rights after the fifth round and showed two games from the sixth round live.{{cite web |url=http://www.totalrl.com/sky-televise-million-pound-game-re-match-challenge-cup/ |title=Sky to televise Million Pound Game re-match in Challenge Cup |publisher=League Publications |date=27 April 2017 |access-date=27 April 2017}}
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References
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External links
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