2017 Challenge Cup Semi Final Draw The draw for the semi finals of the 2017 Ladbrokes Challenge Cup took place at the KCOM Stadium in Hull and included the remaining four sides who made it through their quarter final ties this weekend, made up with two sides from either side of the Pennines. The draw was broadcast live on BBC2 and across other BBC media, with the teams being drawn out by rugby league favourites Danny Brough and Barry Johnson. READ MORE ON THIS STORY...

2017 Challenge Cup Semi Final Draw The draw for the semi finals of the 2017 Ladbrokes Challenge Cup took place at the KCOM Stadium in Hull and included the remaining four sides who made it through their quarter final ties this weekend, made up with two sides from either side of the Pennines. The draw was broadcast live on BBC2 and across other BBC media, with the teams being drawn out by rugby league favourites Danny Brough and Barry Johnson. READ MORE ON THIS STORY...

I'm guessing Huddersfield and Leigh semi final venues.

Think you'll be right with Huddersfield but surely Donny is fairer distance wise between the two cities?
And forget the bollox about it not being big enough, there was only ten thousand for our game against Wigan last year.
Having said that the John Smiths and Keepmoat have both been kind to us.... Haven't we won two at each in our last four semis?

8000 of them was from Hull though, Leeds will bring a lot more than Wigan poor effort did.

Talk of the Keepmoat. Was like a home tie there last year.

Agreed.
Looks like we'Lloyd be doing the 75 mile hard yArds as opposed to Leeds 20.

Donny is easier to get to, but for the good of the game i'd rather see a bigger crowd at Huddersfield. Crowds for semi-finals have been very poor and the RFL need to work with the clubs to market the games and get the grounds sold-out. The game should be aiming bigger than 15k stadiums for two of its best supported teams.

Kick off time is a big issue though, they need to get the BBC to agree to Saturday/Sunday afternoon or tea-time kickoffs, Friday nights on the M62 aren't good for anybody.

W@nkered in the Gas Club it is then.



*Wait on, our friends on the Whino's board are suggesting Donny.
Could be a mad ticket rush.

Doncaster is the likely venue surely.

We get the same arguments about the semi final venues not being big enough every year but every year the RFL's choices are proved correct.

I'm not sure Huddersfield Town would want a game played on their pitch a couple of weeks before the Premiership starts anyway.

If I remember rightly the 2008 Wakefield semi at the Keepmoat was a 3pm Sunday kick off and a great atmosphere at the ground and round the town beforehand so I'd hope for same again.
Was fairly flat round Donny last year, mind you, wasn't our fault Wigan didn't bring any fans.

Donny'll do us too. Mind you, I'll enjoy watching us beat you wherever

Get a who do you want in the final thread, worked for Cas.

I'd be happy with Donny or Hudds and would prefer Hudds, but expect it to be at Donny.

We play Huddersfield at home the week before the semi, Leeds play Wigan away.

Don't know what difference there is in time-wise for you lot getting to Donny versus Huddersfield, but the lack of amenities around Donny's ground must make you favour Huddersfield ? The train station is a handy walk from Hudders' ground as well for your train lot. Donny is too isolated for my liking.

you would like to think the RFL could pre-empt a big crowd for a game, so I would hope the game is at Hudds.

Donny is ok, if you want the game to look small. Some will point back to last seasons game v Wigan in the Semi where they only brought 1500 or so, but hardly surprising on a Friday night.

If there is a situation where by all season ticket holders cannot attend, then it is a poor decision. Hull have around 8000 season pass holders, Leeds will have >10k. Keepmoat (with the segregation put in place, will house not more then 14k.

Hudds all day long for me

The 2005 semi against Saints when we demolished the cocky feckers drew 16k, keepmoat capacity is just over 15k.
keepmoat is better located for both sets of fans, especially Hull fans by train, however Hudds ground is better in terms of view.

Last years semi-final was awful with FC fans standing ALL the time throughout the game blocking the view with stewards doing sod all. On top of that backwards and forwards for ale every 5 minutes, we certainly won't be sitting with the plebs this year wherever it is.

A sold out Donny would be the best option imo.

FFS, do you complain about everything? Are you a woman?

semi is on 29th of july at keepmoat.2.30pm kick off

Donny it is. Nearly a home game for me

Go on holiday on the 29th

not happy

The dates for the semi finals were announced at the start of the season. Same weekend as the last couple of years at least.

I'm happy to be playing on the Saturday and the Keepmoat is the correct choice of venue. Looking forward to it.

remember the 2008 semi final at the keepmoat, avoid parking in the retail park! took ages to get out

Wife booked it, obviously with no consideration, actually go the 27th , so at least have time to find some where to watch it

so you're happy with people blocking your view for most of the game then.
Whatever.