The Galpharm Stadium in Huddersfield and the City of Salford Stadium have been confirmed as the host venues for the semi-finals of the 2012 Carnegie Challenge Cup.

Catalan Dragons have snapped up Newcastle Knights second-row, Zeb Taia.

The New-Zealand born back-rower will join the club at the start of 2013 on a three year deal.

The 27 year old has represented his country and got his first NRL game back in 2006 when Catalan boss, Trent Robinson was working at the club.

Wigan Warriors have been dealt with a huge injury blow after news that Paul Prescott and Ben Flower will be sidelined for up to six weeks.

Prescott damaged knee ligaments in Saturday's win over St Helens whilst Flower damaged his hamstring playing for the club's U20's on Friday.

Holders Wigan Warriors will continue their defence of Rugby League’s oldest and most prestigious trophy with a semi-final against Leeds Rhinos, the team they beat at Wembley last August.

Huddersfield Giants ran riot over the London Broncos in a 50-14 victory in the Challenge Cup quarter final.

The Giants went 4-0 down but surged past the Broncos as they found gaps in a poor defence with each attack as Nathan Brown's side strolled to their second win over the Broncos this season.

Aaron Murphy, Greg Eden and Luke Robinson scored two tries each as the London side failed to move out of first gear and were deservedly beaten at the Galpharm Stadium.

Warrington Wolves inflicted Catalan Dragons’ first home defeat of the season in a difficult 32-22 victory in the Challenge Cup quarter-final.

The Wolves travelled to Perpignan for the second time this season after being thoroughly beaten 44-16 in the Super League, but five tries and six Brett Hodgson goals were enough to pull the visitors past a spirited Catalans side.

Although they were 14 points behind at half time the Dragons pulled themselves to within four points in the last 10 minutes before Chris Bridge’s late try from an interception secured the Wolves’ place in the semi-final.

Underdogs Carcassonne claimed their first French Championship in 20 years against a highly fancied Pia team looking to take the title back to the Pyrenées Orientales after four years of Aude dominance with Lezignan.

In front of a sizeable passionate crowd despite the live TV coverage the Canaries suffered an early setback with the magical pace of  Maxime Grésèque weaving through the slack defence to take the lead on two minutes and his own conversion extending the lead to six points.

Wigan Warriors moved one step closer to a back to back Wembley win after beating local rivals St Helens 18-4 in today’s Challenge Cup quarter-final.

A master class performance from half-back duo, Brett Finch and Thomas Leuluia inspired the Warriors to the victory despite a passionate effort from the travelling St Helens squad.

Leeds booked their place in the Challenge Cup semi-finals after demolishing Championship outfit, Leigh 60-12.

An excellent performance from England international Kevin Sinfield, who scored a staggering two tries and ten goals, allowed the Rhinos to cruise into the next round of the cup in fashionable style.

Salford City Reds have announced the signing of 23 year old utility back, Luke Towers.