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Mark Chapman introduces live coverage of an historic and heavyweight semi-final showdown between Challenge Cup holders Leeds Rhinos and reigning Super League champions St Helens. The two clubs have contested some epic matches in recent years, including four Grand Finals, while the Rhinos defeated Saints in the fifth round of the cup en route to lifting the trophy last summer.

Leeds ended a run of six straight final defeats with their 2014 success, while 12-time winners Saints are contesting their first semi-final in four years. Another memorable encounter is in store at the Halliwell Jones Stadium in Warrington, which hosts the first Challenge Cup semi-final to be televised live on a Friday night.

The winners will face either Warrington Wolves or Hull Kingston Rovers in the final at Wembley Stadium on 29th August.