Hull's Allam Arena to host BBC cameras for rugby league Wheelchair Challenge Cup Final

The Allam Arena will play host to the rugby leauge Wheelchair Challenge Cup Final next month - and will showcase the sport to a national audience. BBC Sport will broadcast the game, which will take place on Saturday, June 25th.

Hull FC will be among the clubs battling it out to reach the final and will have home support at their disposal in their battle to reach the showpiece. As part of the club's HullNProud week, the Challenge Cup Festival will take place at the same venue on May 14th at the Allam Arena, with the top two teams on the day qualifying for the final.

The Black and Whites will be up against last year's Challenge Cup holders Leeds Rhinos as well as Halifax Panthers and Wigan Warriors. New teams in London Roosters and Catalans Dragons will compete, with North Wales Crusaders and Warrington Wolves also in the mix.

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The final will be shown on the BBC Sport website.

Martin Coyd OBE, the General Manager of England Wheelchair Rugby League, said: “We are thrilled that the BBC will again cover the Betfred Wheelchair Challenge Cup Final – more fantastic exposure for the Wheelchair game as we prepare for the World Cup later this year.

“The Betfred Wheelchair Super League has gone to another level this season with the involvement of the Wigan Warriors, a new focus for the game in the south in London Roosters, and Halifax Panthers claiming some notable results.

“We are also delighted to welcome Catalans Dragons to the competition for the first time. France’s leading role in the development of Wheelchair Rugby League is a wonderful story for our sport to celebrate, and we saw with the performances of the France national