Category: Challenge Cup
Saints come from behind to win the Cup
St Helens overturned a 12-6 half-time deficit to win the Betfred Challenge Cup, overcoming a stern challenge from Castleford Tigers in sweltering condition to win…
Challenge Cup history through the front pages of League Express
MARTYN SADLER, the editor of League Express, celebrates some of his newspaper’s iconic Challenge Cup Final front pages. League Express was launched in September 1990,…
Shenton’s second Wembley chance
MARTYN SADLER speaks to Castleford captain MICHAEL SHENTON about the Tigers’ appearance in the Betfred Challenge Cup final later today. FIVE days after the…
Wellens confident of a great day at Wembley
League Express editor MARTYN SADLER talks to St Helens assistant coach Paul Wellens about what he expects from tomorrow’s Betfred Challenge Cup Final against Castleford…
Tigers’ captain to cycle to Wembley to raise funds for PDRL Rugby League
Castleford Tigers’ Physical Disability Rugby League (PDRL) team captain Nicholas Kennedy is embarking on a 210 mile cycle this week, from Castleford to Wembley. Following…
Liam Moore lands second Wembley date
LIAM MOORE will take charge of Saturday’s Challenge Cup final between Castleford and St Helens. It’s a second successive Wembley appointment for the 26-year-old, who…
A Challenge Cup Final like no other
Talking Rugby League with League Express editor Martyn Sadler This is the week when we all have to keep our fingers crossed, particularly if you…
Schoey’s Cup Final prediction: It’s hard to look past St Helens
Garry Schofield predicts a win for St Helens, although it could perhaps be tighter than some people think. Wembley is looming – let’s all keep…
Suspension ends Saints forward’s Wembley dream
ST HELENS forward Sione Mata’utia has been ruled out of Saturday’s Wembley Challenge Cup final. A suspension means the 25-year-old Samoa international will miss the…
RFL hoping for Covid-free Challenge Cup week
Rugby Football League officials are optimistic that the preparations for the game’s big day at Wembley on Saturday will not be disrupted by any Covid…
