The Northern Rail Cup draw has thrown up an intriguing showdown between Leigh Centurions and Widnes Vikings, a match which will be broadcast live by Sky Sports on Thursday April 7.

Holders Batley Bulldogs face a derby trip to Dewsbury Rams after the rivals were paired together in tonight’s draw for the quarter-finals of the 2011 Northern Rail Cup.

Co-operative Championship Champions Halifax RLFC face a long trip to Toulouse Olympique whilst in the remaining tie, Hunslet Hawks will be at home to Featherstone Rovers.

The Northern Rail Cup quarter-final draw in full is as follows: Toulouse Olympique v Halifax RLFC, Dewsbury Rams v Batley Bulldogs, Leigh Centurions v Widnes Vikings, Hunslet Hawks v Featherstone Rovers.

The ties will be played between Thursday April 7 and Sunday April 10.

Tickets for the 2011 Northern Rail Cup final at Bloomfield Road, Blackpool, on Sunday July 17 cost from just £12 for adults (£5 concessions) and are available by calling the RFL Ticket Office on 0844 856 11 13 or by visiting www.rugbyleaguetickets.co.uk