Royal Navy hoping to make Challenge Cup history
A win against York Acorn would mark the first time the Navy have ever made it to the fourth round.
A win against York Acorn would mark the first time the Navy have ever made it to the fourth round.
The two teams have announced a host stadium and a deal with a media company which will include coverage from BFBS.
They will play York Acorn in Portsmouth for their first third-round match in 10 years.
A golden point winner from Joseph Sugden was enough to give the Navy a third-round place and bragging rights!
Both teams were victorious in round one to set up an all-military tie.
The British Army will now play the Royal Navy in all-military second-round clash.
The airmen went down 24-6 to a well drilled Thornhill Trojans side in Thornhill, West Yorkshire.
They beat the Bridgend Blue Bulls 60-0 in South Wales.
Should the British Army and Royal Navy both win their respective first-round ties, they will play each other in round two of the tournament.
The Army women's rugby league team have been crowned the best team across all three services.
The British Army women's rugby league team will take on current holders St. Helens in the group stage of the Challenge Cup.
Former Royal Marine commando Jack Smith was hit by a Taliban sniper while serving in Afghanistan in 2010.
Two men were sent off after giant second-half brawl while the Army recovered from an early scare in the women's match.
A 30-6 over an impressive RAF/Navy hybrid team saw the Army celebrating at the end of the match.
Two players received a red card after a brawl broke out in the second half but the Army pulled through to win.
The men's and women's fixtures at Victoria Park in Warrington will be shown LIVE on the Forces News Facebook page.