THE rugby league Coral Challenge Cup semi-finals will return to the University of Bolton Stadium this year in a unique triple-header.

Along with the last four of the men’s competition, the women’s Challenge Cup final will also be played on Saturday, July 27.

RFL chief executive Ralph Rimmer said: “This is a really significant day both for the Challenge Cup, and for women’s rugby league.

“The men’s Challenge Cup is one of the iconic competitions and trophies of British sport, with more than 120 years of history, and the famous Wembley final televised live to the nation and the world by the BBC.

“The Women’s Challenge Cup may not have that history, but Coral’s enthusiasm for it to be part of a joint sponsorship deal confirms our determination that it is set for a really exciting future.

“The University of Bolton Stadium proved a popular venue for the sold out double header last summer, so we’re delighted to be going back for a triple header in 2019.”

Ken Anderson added: “We are once again looking forward to hosting the Coral Challenge Cup at the University of Bolton Stadium.

“Following on from the success of last season’s sold out double header, we are delighted to be hosting the women’s final as well as the men’s semi-finals and cannot wait to welcome the supporters from all the teams involved.

“With Rod Stewart playing at the venue in June, the University of Bolton Stadium has a very busy but exciting summer in store.”

Tickets are now on sale for the Challenge Cup triple header via the RFL official website.