The tournament will see the exciting new competition points system operate for the first time and in the build-up to the big kick-off we bring you an exclusive interview with Leigh assistant coach Paul Rowley -

And as the Cup holders prepare to defend their crown, the former England hooker is hoping that history will repeat itself this July.

The 32-year-old evergreen candidly admits that the moment he lifted the Northern Rail Cup when Leigh beat Hull KR 22-16 in last year