Keighley Albion reveal Challenge Cup return after 25 years

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Nov, 00:50 · Archive

Keighley Albion appear set to play in the Challenge Cup for the first time in 25 years after inadvertently revealing details the Rugby Football League had not yet announced. The club won the National Community Rugby League Yorkshire A title in 2026. In a Facebook post since deleted, Albion stated that the round one draw would take place on 30 November, with matches played on the weekend of 16–17 January.

The RFL has not confirmed details about next year's tournament, from dates to the identity of teams entering. The RFL has also not yet confirmed several other changes to the 2027 season structure, though London Broncos are reported to be set to become Super League's 15th and final team. Reports suggest the Challenge Cup will feature staggered entry for Super League teams, with community clubs playing first.

How it is being reported

• Keighley Albion mistakenly reveal Challenge Cup details after 25-year absenceKEIGHLEY Albion look set to play in the Challenge Cup for the first time in 25 years, but it appears the RFL might have had words after their early reveal.Telegraph & Argus · 6 Nov, 00:20
• Keighley Albion mistakenly reveal Challenge Cup details after 25-year absenceKEIGHLEY Albion look set to play in the Challenge Cup for the first time in 25 years, but it appears the RFL might have had words after their early reveal.Keighley News · 6 Nov, 00:20

In this story: Keighley Albion · RFL · Challenge Cup · Yorkshire · London Broncos

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