THE Challenge Cup is the oldest trophy in Rugby League, having been contested annually since the first final in 1897.
For much of the game's history it was regarded as the premier trophy because of the Challenge Cup Final being held at Wembley. It would regularly draw crowds of more than 80,000 and sometimes 90,000 to the capital for an event thTalking Rugby League: Where has the magic of the Challenge Cup gone?
THE Challenge Cup is the oldest trophy in Rugby League, having been contested annually since the first final in 1897.
For much of the game's history it was regarded as the premier trophy because of the Challenge Cup Final being held at Wembley. It would regularly draw crowds of more than 80,000 and sometimes 90,000 to the capital for an event th