THE first Challenge Cup Final took place in 1897, just a year after rugby league chose to break away and create its own sport.
That year, Batley overcame St Helens in a 10-3 victory in front just 10,000 people at Leeds' Headingley Stadium.
From that, the Challenge Cup competition quickly became rugby league's most prestigious competition, witThe ten biggest Challenge Cup Final attendances since rugby league began
THE first Challenge Cup Final took place in 1897, just a year after rugby league chose to break away and create its own sport.
That year, Batley overcame St Helens in a 10-3 victory in front just 10,000 people at Leeds' Headingley Stadium.
From that, the Challenge Cup competition quickly became rugby league's most prestigious competition, wit