Rugby League - The Challenge Cup Final at Wembley Stadium

The Challenge Cup has produced some of Rugby League's most memorable moments with its superb blend of traditional sporting pageantry and breathtaking excitement.

It is one of British sport's most prestigious tournaments, embracing the full spectrum of the game from amateur teams through to European - including sides from Russia, France, England, Wales, Ireland and, of course, the full-time engage Super League professionals.

Captain Jim Sullivan leads Wigan out in the first Challenge Cup Final to be played at Wembley in 1929. Wigan beat Dewsbury 13-2.

The tournament has had a very special and historic relationship with Wembley Stadium dating back to 1929 when the Challenge Cup Final between Dewsbury and Wigan was first staged at the famous twin towers.

Her Majesty the Queen presents the Challenge Cup to Wakefield Trinity Captain Derek Turner after they beat Hull in the 1960 Final.

Wigan's love affair with Wembley was fashioned that day as they beat the Yorkshiremen 13-2, thanks to a superb try from Roy Kinnear, father of the late comedy actor of the same name.

Hall of Fame inductee Gus Risman displays the Challenge Cup after Salford beat Barrow.

Whilst the new Wembley Stadium was being built, the  Challenge Cup Final was staged at several other major UK sporting venues: Murrayfield (Edinburgh), Twickenham and the Millennium Stadium (Cardiff).

The first Carnegie Challenge Cup Final at the new stadium took place on 25 August 2007 between rugby league giants St Helens and French side, Catalans Dragons.

St Helens’ James Roby became the first person to score in a rugby league match at the new stadium after he broke the deadlock in the first half. St Helens then went on to win the match 30 – 8 in front of a crowd of 84,241.