The Rugby Football League (RFL) is pleased to confirm that it has entered into a period of exclusivity in negotiations with TXU Energi in respect of the title sponsorship of the Challenge Cup competition.

The RFL looks forward to a successful conclusion to these negotiations and further announcements will be made in due course.

TXU Energi is the third largest domestic energy supplier in the UK with over 5.5 million customer accounts, many of which are based in the North-West of England.

The Rugby Football League would also like to make it known that it continues to enjoy a good relationship with Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain and is discussing possible future involvements within the sport.

For further information please contact:

Andrew Whitelam or John Huxley

T: 0113 2441114