Rugby League: Military Teams Ruled Out Of 2021 Challenge Cup
The Navy, Army and RAF usually enter the tournament at the first round but will not be able to this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Navy, Army and RAF usually enter the tournament at the first round but will not be able to this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
With a year to go before the start of the tournament, James Simpson is searching for military volunteers to support the event.
The Army will remain champions in both the men's and women's championships as a result.
The team have raised nearly £10,000 for charities and the NHS.
Gunner Abby Eatock and Sergeant Carrie Roberts could be in contention for a place at next year's World Cup.
The Fijian is swapping rugby league for rugby union and has joined Bristol Bears.
A 36-12 loss to Keighley Cougars knocked the Royal Air Force out of the competition.
The military side went down 54-10 at the Crown Oil Arena after reaching the fourth round for the first time ever.
It is the first time in the military side's history they have made it this far in the competition.
Round one of the competition is to be played on Sunday 1 March.
A 34-22 win against Ince Rose Bridge meant the Army will play in the Challenge Cup fourth round for the first time ever.
A brilliant comeback from the military side saw them beat Ince Rose Bridge in Aldershot.
The side could reach the fourth round for the first time ever with a win in Aldershot on Saturday.
It is only the seventh time the team has reached this stage in the rugby league competition.
Corporal Declan Baines wants to face a team closer to home in the next round of the rugby league competition.
The military team beat Skirlaugh in Aldershot to reach the third round of the national competition.