Four Betfred Championship clubs find themselves just 80 minutes away from a dream Wembley appearance, following four action-packed AB Sundecks 1895 Cup quarter-final ties on Sunday.
Oldham, York, Bradford and Featherstone all line up as this year’s respective semi-finalists after triumphing on home turf.
And Oldham are one step closer to their first ever Wembley appearance after an emphatic victory against Barrow at Boundary Park.
There were plenty of points scored by either side, with the Roughyeds having to twice come from behind to register a thrilling victory in front of an ecstatic home crowd.
Josh Drinkwater producing the game-breaking try on the 67th minute, while Phoenix Laulu-Togaga'e, who was a hattrick hero on this sunny afternoon, ensured his third try would round off the win.
Meanwhile, 2021 Finalists York Knights, booked their place in the semis with a convincing win over Widnes.
The Knights ran in seven tries, including a brace from Australian debutant Scott Galeano at the LNER Community Stadium on Sunday.
Bradford find themselves just 80 minutes from their first Wembley appearance since 1997 after beating last year’s finalists Sheffield 36-20 at Odsal.
The Bulls trailed for large periods in the first half of their game against the Eagles and were 8-6 behind at the break, but Brian Noble’s side ran out worthy winners following a strong second half showing.
Two quickfire tries from Nathan Mason and Jordan Lilley began the blitz, with Luke Hooley’s successful penalty goal and scores from Jayden Okunbor, Kieran Gill, Matty Gee sealing back-to-back semi-finals for the hosts.
Finally, despite an inconsistent start in the second tier, Featherstone emerged comfortable winners against London on home soil, courtesy of seven scores including three tries from Caleb Atkins.
Could the Rovers be en-route to a historic third 1895 Cup final since the competition's formation?
The draw for the Semi Finals of the AB Sundecks 1895 Cup will be held on Sunday April 13 – further details to follow next week.
The semi finals will be played on the weekend of May 17-18, the weekend after the Challenge Cup semi finals, and three weeks before Finals Day at Wembley Stadium on Saturday June 7.
AB Sundecks 1895 Cup Quarter-Final results:
Oldham 38 Barrow Raiders 24
York Knights 39 Widnes Vikings 6
Bradford Bulls 36 Sheffield Eagles 20
Featherstone Rovers 34 London Broncos 6
The AB Sundecks 1895 Cup Final is part of a Finals Day triple-header at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 7 June, alongside the finals of the Betfred Women's Challenge Cup and Men's 2025 Betfred Challenge Cup Final. Plus, there will be the traditional Year 7 Boys’ Champion Schools Final. Tickets are on sale now!
