Category: 1895 Cup
Challenge Cup Final kick-off times confirmed as Wembley day shared by Men and Women
THE Challenge Cup Final kick-off times have been confirmed for the Men’s and Women’s respective competitions for 2024. On Saturday 8 June, the Women’s Challenge…
League Express Podcast #27: Tom Burgess signs with Giants, BBC Coverage locked in and Super League preview
Take a look at this week’s episode of the League Express podcast with Editor MARTYN SADLER and Host JAKE KEARNAN. In this week’s episode of…
League Express Podcast #26: Pre-season results, London Broncos injury headache and a new broadcast deal
Take a look at this week’s episode of the League Express podcast with Editor MARTYN SADLER and Host JAKE KEARNAN. In this week’s episode of…
Newcastle Thunder chairman makes bold Wakefield Trinity claim after being realistic about facing Daryl Powell’s side
NEWCASTLE THUNDER chairman Keith Christie is realistic about his side’s chances against Wakefield Trinity in the 1895 Cup. The two will lock horns on February…
Newcastle Thunder chairman responds to York Knights drubbing with impassioned release
NEWCASTLE THUNDER chairman Keith Christie has issued a passionate response to his side’s 114-10 drubbing by York Knights at the weekend. It’s fair to say…
York rack up over 100 points against Newcastle Thunder in 1895 Cup opener
THE 1895 Cup opened today with York Knights taking on Newcastle Thunder in Group 3 of the competition. With Newcastle’s struggles in the off-season made…
Immediate reaction from rugby league chairman to Championship and League One structure confirmation and 1895 Cup change
YESTERDAY, the RFL announced that there would be no structure change to either the Championship or League One – though there would be a full…
How the 1895 Cup will work in 2024 following revised rugby league plan with important questions thrown up
THE 1895 Cup will look wildly different in 2024 as opposed to the history of the competition. In the past, only Championship clubs have taken…
League Express Podcast No 3 – Reflections on the Challenge Cup Final
In this week’s League Express Podcast, League Express editor and host Jake Kearnan reflect on a wonderful Challenge Cup weekend, while also discussing current issues…
Structure revealed for 2023 edition of 1895 Cup for lower-league clubs
FOUR clubs will contest this year’s 1895 Cup, which was introduced in 2019 as the latest in a succession of knockout competitions for teams outside…