THE widow of former Keighley Cougars star Danny Jones is on a judging panel to pick a fans' choir for the rugby league Challenge Cup final.

Lizzie Jones will join Songs of Praise presenter Aled Jones and Leeds Rhinos and England player Jamie Jones-Buchanan in picking supporters from 32 of the teams in this year's competition to sing Abide With Me at Wembley on August 27.

A special edition of Songs of Praise following the choir's journey will be broadcast on BBC One the following day.

Lizzie said: "I'm delighted to be part of the judging panel for this competition. Singing at Wembley before last year's Challenge Cup final is an experience I will never forget.

"Rugby League fans have some amazing stories to tell. I'm sure this competition will find some of the best and will reward them with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform in front of thousands of people in one of the best stadiums in the world."

Fans with an uplifting, exciting or imaginative tale about supporting their team have until June 12 to apply to be part of the choir.

The 32-strong choir will be made up of 16 people representing the clubs still in the competition at the sixth round stage and a further 16 fans representing clubs in all the previous rounds. For more details, visit bbc.co.uk/songsofpraise.