Refs confirmed for Wakefield Trinity v Leeds Rhinos, Castleford Tigers v St Helens & other Challenge Cup ties
Referees have been confirmed for this weekend’s Challenge Cup fourth round ties.
Jack Smith will be in the middle for Leeds Rhinos’ derby at Wakefield Trinity on Friday. It is his second Rhinos appointment this season following the Betfred Super League clash with Hull KR in Las Vegas two weeks ago.
James Vella has also refereed Rhinos twice in 2026 and Liam Moore and Tom Grant have done one Leeds game each. Aaron Moor will take charge of Castleford Tigers’ home clash with St Helens on Saturday. Chris Kendall returns from injury to referee York Knights’ visit of Championship side Keighley Cougars the same day.
Video referees won’t be in operation this weekend. The full list of Challenge Cup referees is: Wakefield Trinity v Leeds Rhinos - Jack Smith; Wigan Warriors v Bradford Bulls - Liam Rush; York Knights v Keighley Cougars - Chris Kendall; Goole Vikings v Warrington Wolves - Tara Jones; Huddersfield Giants v Hull KR - Marcus Griffiths; Leigh Leopards v Hull FC - Tom Grant; Castleford Tigers v St Helens - Aaron Moore; Catalans Dragons v Oldham - James Vella.