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Challenge Cup final disciplinary: Hull KR and Warrington Wolves stars could be in hot water
THE 2025 Challenge Cup is in Hull KR’s hands for the first time in 45 years after an 8-6 win over Warrington Wolves. But, with…
Hull KR stole Challenge Cup like thieves in the night – but glory is all that matters
IT was supposed to be Hull KR’s day. The day they finally ended 40 years of pain. The afternoon they won their second-ever Challenge Cup….
Warrington Wolves did little wrong in a cruel Wembley loss
SOME almost unspoken traditions of Challenge Cup week were three minutes away from being permanently consigned to the past. Warrington had almost played down their…
Stronger, faster, fitter: Wigan Warriors’ next generation herald new era in women’s game
PLACING a sporting event in its historical context immediately after it has happened is generally a fool’s game. But it doesn’t seem too outlandish to…
Wembley final still a draw for Featherstone Rovers and York Knights fans
WHEN you surname is ‘Featherstone’ and you are a rugby league fan, nominative determinism suggests there is only ever going to be one team you…
Challenge Cup final stats – most tackles, most metres, possession and the kicking battle
HULL KR are Challenge Cup winners for only the second time in their history after snatching victory from Warrington Wolves at the end of a…
BBC’s Challenge Cup TV ratings revealed with increase on 2024
HULL KR’S Challenge Cup final victory over Warrington Wolves was watched by a peak of 1.2m people on BBC One. That’s up from around 900,000…
Mark Applegarth hails Wembley heroes after York Knights’ 1895 Cup success
MARK APPLEGARTH praised all of his players after the first tryless AB Sundecks 1895 Cup final but made special mention of the contribution Liam Harris…
Paul Cooke identifies why Featherstone Rovers failed to win 1895 Cup
PAUL COOKE said there were “harsh lessons” for Featherstone Rovers to learn from their 1895 Cup final defeat to York Knights. His team were downed…
‘We’ve laid something special down’: Denis Betts announces Wigan Warriors’ arrival
DENIS BETTS was a proud man after seeing his Wigan Warriors win their first Women’s Challenge Cup title. And he knows their emphatic 42-6 victory…