Sheffield Eagles withdraw from Challenge Cup

Sheffield Eagles celebrate try
The Sheffield Eagles pull out of their Challenge Cup game with Hull FC Credit: PA

The Sheffield Eagles have pulled out of the next round of the Coral Challenge Cup against Hull FC.

The Eagles have also confirmed that they will not be participating in the Autumn competition for Betfred Championship and League 1 teams proposed by the Rugby Football League (RFL).

Sheffield Eagles celebrate winning the 1895 cup Credit: PA

They say they have taken these steps to help safeguard our long-term future.The club cite the financial burden that the club is face would far outweigh the income they would generate playing the both competitions. Over the coming days the club will look to propose options in relation to reimbursements for 2020 packages; membership card holders (season tickets), player sponsors and other partners.