Live TV assignment for Giants in the Cup
Championship side, Leigh Centurions, in the second fixture to be shown live on Sky Sports on Friday, June 1 (7.35pm).
BBC Sport will broadcast two games over the weekend starting with Warrington Wolves v Wigan Warriors on Saturday, June 2 (2.30pm), followed by St Helens against current Ladbrokes Challenge Cup holders, Hull FC, on Sunday, June 3 (3.30pm).
The Cup semi-final draw will be conducted live on BBC Sport at the Totally Wicked Stadium following the conclusion of the St Helens v Hull FC fixture.
The Giants have not been in a semi-final since they lost 33-6 to Warrington in 2012 at Salford City Stadium.
Their last victory in a semi-final came against St Helens at the Halliwell Jones Stadium in 2009, when the Giants won 24-14.
They went on to lose the Wembley final to Warrington, 25-16.
Confirmed schedule for the quarter-finals:
Thursday, May 31: Huddersfield Giants v Catalans Dragons (7.35pm, Sky Sports).
Friday, June 1: Leeds Rhinos v Leigh Centurions (7.35pm, Sky Sports).
Saturday, June 2: Warrington Wolves v Wigan Warriors (2.30pm, BBC1).
Saturday, June 3: St Helens v Hull FC (3.30pm, BBC2). Giants’ Ryan Hinchclifffe runs at Wakefield Trinity’s Tinirau Arona during the Cup victory. He will be hoping to replicate it at Magic Weekend and on TV when the Giants play Catalans in the Cup
For the record, fans can save 10% on tickets for the 2018 Challenge Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, August 25, by purchasing before May 29.
Tickets start from £20 for adults and can be purchased by calling the Rugby League Ticket Office on 0844 856 1113 or by visiting www.rugbyleague.com/tickets.
Fans booking in groups of 15 or more can save 40% until May 29, with tickets starting from only £12 for adults and £5 for Juniors.
Call group sales team on 0844 856 1115.
National Express are also offering coach travel from nine routes in the north of England direct to Wembley Stadium. CAMERON SMITH has announced his retirement from representative football after winning 56 caps for Australia and playing 42 State of Origin matches for Queensland.
The 34-year-old Melbourne hooker, who led the Kangaroos to a successful defence of their World Cup title in December, says he made the decision for family reasons.
“The responsibility of playing for your club, state and country all in one season eventually proved a balance too difficult to strike,” Smith said.
“It was getting more difficult to be away from my wife and children.
“My eldest one now being 10 years of age, there are things with my family and school that I am now missing out on.
“That is a big commitment and a sacrifice for myself to make but also a bigger sacrifice for my family.
“When you get your children asking why you can’t be in attendance at some of your events, that is not a great feeling.”
Australia coach Mal Meninga said: “Cameron is a wonderful captain, both in the way he plays on the field as well as the way he carries himself off the field.
“He has been an outstanding representative of the Kangaroos’ values in the green and gold. He is highly competitive and highly respected but above all that he is a great person.” WAKEFIELD forward Jordan Baldwinson has joined Betfred Championship club Leigh on a month’s loan and could make his debut against his old team Featherstone on Saturday.
The 23-year-old played for Featherstone in between two spells with Leeds and joined Wakefield on a two-year contract at the end of last season.
He has made four substitute appearances so far for Trinity but remains part of coach Chris Chester’s long-term plans.
Chester said: “It is a great opportunity for Jordan to go out on loan at Leigh.”