Challenge Cup refs confirmed for Leeds Rhinos & Castleford Tigers as Wakefield Trinity tie makes history
Referees have been confirmed for this weekend’s matches, including Leeds Rhinos’ visit to Widnes Vikings.
Last year’s Wembley whistler Liam Moore will be in charge of Rhinos’ Betfred Challenge Cup third round tie at the Championship club on Saturday. Tara Jones, the sport’s only female full-time official, will referee a top-flight team for the first time when Wakefield Trinity visit Swinton Lions the following day.
Denton Arnold is in the middle for Hunslet’s home clash with Huddersfield Giants on Friday and Tom Grant has been appointed for Castleford Tigers’ Saturday tie at Doncaster.
Challenge Cup third round referees are: Hunslet RLFC v Huddersfield Giants - Denton Arnold; Workington Town v St Helens - Liam Rush; Sheffield Eagles v Warrington Wolves - Scott Mikalauskas; Salford RLFC v Hull FC - Matty Lynn; Lock Lane v Hull KR - Jack Smith; Doncaster v Castleford Tigers - Tom Grant; Widnes Vikings v Leeds Rhinos - Liam Moore; Barrow Raiders v York Knights - Kevin Moore; North Wales Crusaders v Leigh Leopards - James Vella; Batley Bulldogs v Catalans Dragons - Ryan Cox; Swinton Lions v Wakefield Trinity - Tara Jones; Rochdale Hornets v Wigan Warriors - Aaron Moore; London Broncos v Bradford Bulls - Marcus Griffiths; Halifax Panthers v Goole Vikings - Luke Bland; Oldham v Dewsbury Rams - Referee: Milo Mckelvey; Keighley Cougars v Midlands Hurricanes - Carl Hughes.