Leeds Rhinos enter the Betfred Challenge Cup as Rohan Smith's side takes on Wigan Warriors at Headingley in the tie of the round six, live on the BBC, kick off 2.30pm.

Ahead of Saturday's game, find out everything about our opponents and who else is involved in round six:

Fixtures roundup

Friday 19th

Halifax Panthers vs St Helens (KO 7.45pm, live on Viaplay)

Wakefield Trinity vs Leigh Leopards (KO 7.45pm)

Hull KR vs Batley Bulldogs (KO 8pm)

Saturday 20th

Leeds Rhinos vs Wigan Warriors (KO 2.30pm, live on BBC Sport)

Catalans Dragons vs Warrington Wolves (KO 6pm)

Salford Red Devils vs Huddersfield Giants (KO 7.30pm, live on Viaplay)

Sunday 21st

Castleford Tigers vs Hull FC (KO 3pm, live on BBC Sport)

York RLFC Knights vs London Broncos (KO 3pm)

Opposition Preview

Round six is headlined by the Rhinos' clash with Wigan, who are the top two Challenge Cup winners in history. Wigan's 20 Cup wins includes a winning run between the 1987/88 and 1994/95 when the side in Cherry and White lifted the Cup every year, including twice against Leeds in 1994 and 1995. Leeds are just behind on 14 Cup wins; the latest coming in 2020 when a drop goal from Luke Gale secured a one-point win against Salford.

Saturday's opponents have the added pressure of being the Cup holders coming into this year's competition, having beaten Huddersfield at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium thanks to a late Liam Marshall try.

The win ended a nine-year wait to bring the Cup back to the north west, after a Sam Tomkins-inspired display helped the Warriors overcome Hull FC in the rain back in 2013. Up until last season, the black and whites and Warrington proved hard hurdles for the Warriors to overcome in the Cup, as Wigan lost to both clubs twice in either the quarter or semi final stages over the decade. 

Their most recent clash with Leeds came on the way to the Rhinos lifting the title in 2020, but fans will have to look back to 2007 to find Wigan's last win over Leeds before the final eight stage.

Last week's Super League outing between the two sides adds more fuel to an exciting fixture too, after the Rhinos produced a momentous second half comeback to beat the Warriors 40-18. The cherry and whites aren't a side to be underestimated though as they have started the Super League season as one of the pundit's favourites for the Grand Final. With eight wins in twelve matches, Matt Peet's side sit second in the table, four points adrift from the leaders Warrington.

Cup history

Here is a round-up of the last ten Cup campaigns for both sides, which includes Cup wins five Cup wins and six Finals appearances between them.

More information

This Saturday's huge Challenge Cup clash between the Rhinos and Warriors cannot be missed, and tickets are available now!

Tickets are available for all fans to purchase online at tickets.therhinos.co.uk, over the phone on 0371 423 1315 and from Leeds Rhinos Club Shop. 

Prices start from £15 for adults and £10 for concessions, while junior members can redeem their FREE match tickets before midnight before the game.

Please note that if you are a Rhinos member, you must purchase tickets for this game,it is not included in the Season Membership and Flexi Pack credits cannot be redeemed.