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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.

1929 Wigan enter the stadium
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
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
Hall of Fame inductee Gus
Risman displays the Challenge
Cup after Salford beat Barrow.

While the new English National Stadium is being built, the Powergen Challenge Cup Final has been staged at several other major UK sporting venues: Murrayfield (Edinburgh), Twickenham and the Millennium Stadium (Cardiff).

To book your seat at the first Rugby League Challenge Cup Final at the new Wembley Stadium on 26 August 2006 call the ticket hotline on 0870 990 1313

 

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