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Women’s Challenge Cup final becomes a part of rugby league’s big day at Wembley

The Betfred Challenge Cup final will be held in August when it returns to Wembley in 2023 and, for the first time, the Women’s Challenge Cup final will be part of the traditional showpiece occasion. The 2023 final will take place in 12 months’ time ...

12 Aug 2022 at 13:33

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Thomas Leuluai ‘lived like a nun for three weeks’ to be fit for Challenge Cup

Wigan captain Thomas Leuluai says he “lived like a nun for three weeks” in a bid to be fit for the Betfred Challenge Cup final. The veteran half-back or hooker had been expected to sit out another six weeks with the knee injury he sustained in the ...

29 May 2022 at 11:32

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James Child believes coming out has made him a better referee

It will be a proud family occasion for James Child when he takes charge of his first Challenge Cup final on Saturday as he revealed coming out has made him a better referee. Child’s parents Colin and Patricia stopped going to matches after ...

27 May 2022 at 09:10

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Ian Watson hungry for Challenge Cup glory after sorting ‘issues’ at Huddersfield

Ian Watson knew the recipe for success at Huddersfield but first he had to pick out the bad apples. Much was expected of the Giants after they managed to prise Watson away from Salford ahead of the 2021 season but they underperformed for ...

26 May 2022 at 12:40

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Wigan snatch Challenge Cup glory from Huddersfield with late Liam Marshall try

A try four minutes from the end by winger Liam Marshall broke Huddersfield hearts and helped Wigan clinch a record-extending 20th Challenge Cup triumph to deliver a major trophy in Matt Peet’s first season as head coach. The Giants were ...

28 May 2022 at 18:29

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Sheffield Eagles find new home to roost after rollercoaster ride since cup glory

Snow-bound Siddal feels a long way from the sun-drenched Wembley turf upon which Sheffield Eagles fashioned arguably the greatest of Challenge Cup upsets by sinking unbackable favourites Wigan a quarter of a century ago. But when, ...

10 Mar 2023 at 12:00

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Wests Warriors players hoping to reap rewards after funding Widnes cup switch

Players at Southern Conference League champions Wests Warriors plunged deep into their own pockets for the privilege of facing seven-time winners Widnes in the third round of the Betfred Challenge Cup on Saturday. The Acton-based ...

07 Mar 2023 at 12:00

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Paul Wellens wants St Helens to use past disappointments as fuel against Leigh

Paul Wellens has urged his all-conquering St Helens squad to draw on the memory of recent heartbreaks if they wish to avoid adding an unwanted chapter to Challenge Cup history when they face Leigh in Saturday’s first semi-final. ...

21 Jul 2023 at 12:00

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Lachlan Lam lands golden point drop goal to give Leigh dramatic win over Hull KR

Lachlan Lam kicked the first golden point in Betfred Challenge Cup final history as Leigh Leopards ended over half a century of hurt by clinching a dramatic 17-16 win over Hull KR at Wembley. Lam, the son of Leopards head coach ...

12 Aug 2023 at 17:32

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St Helens forward Pip Birchall relishing chance to take centre stage at Wembley

Pip Birchall is no stranger to Wembley having cheered on her beloved St Helens at the showpiece venue in each of their last four Challenge Cup final appearances. But during those big occasions Birchall and her ...

09 Aug 2023 at 12:00

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Leigh hero Lachlan Lam reveals cup-winning drop-goal was step into unknown

Leigh Leopards hero Lachlan Lam revealed he entered unknown territory when he let fly with the drop-goal that sealed his side’s historic Betfred Challenge Cup final win over Hull KR at Wembley. Lam was set up ...

12 Aug 2023 at 18:50

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Willie Peters to spare star Hull KR players against Wigan with cup final in mind

Hull KR coach Willie Peters will spare his star men the prospect of facing a potentially-vengeful Wigan on Friday night with their Wembley Challenge Cup final date fast approaching. Peters plans to field a ...

01 Aug 2023 at 14:27

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