Challenge Cup Collection

Wigan celebrate their 6th Rugby League Cup victory in a row at Wembley where they defeated Widbes 20 - 14 1st May 1993

Kevin Ashcroft (left) and Peter Smethurst Leigh RFLC celebrate their victory over Leeds winning the Rugby League Cup at Wembley with their team mascotGary Ashcroft after the match. 15th May 1971

Wigan pose for a team picture after winning their seventh sucessive Rugby League Cup Final at Wembley. 3rd May 1994

Rocky Turner the Wakefield Trinity captain is chaired with the trophy after his team won the Rugby League Cup by beating Huddersfield 12 - 6 at Wembley. 12th May 1962

The Leigh defence close down on a rare Leeds attack during the 1971 Rugby League Cup Final at Wembley May 15th 1971

A desperate Warrington defence tries to prevent the Wigan attack from scoring a try in the Rugby League Cup Final at Wembley 28th April 1990

The St. Clement Danes Rifle Challenge Cup, won by Captain Scrivener, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The St. Clement Danes Rifle Challenge Cup, won by Captain Scrivener, 1864. The prizes to the Westminster Rifles (the Queen's) were presented on the 9th January by Lady Constance Grosvenor

St Helens 13-2 Halifax, Rugby League Challenge Cup Final match, Wembley Stadium, London, Saturday 28th April 1956

Trying Rugby the Ameriacn Way are Widnes players, front Kevin Tamati, Back left to right Andy Gregory, Mike O Neill, Joe Lydon and John Bassnett

Leeds player celebrate their victory over St Helens in the Rugby League Cup at Wembley as the final whistle is blown. 13th May 1978

Alan Prescott holds the Rugby League Cup aloft as the St Helens team arrive at the Town Hall for a civic reception to celebrate their 13-2 victory pver Halifax in the recent Rugby League Cup Final

Holding the cup aloft are Captain Vince Karalius (left) and Lance Todd trophy winner Frank Collier during Widnes civic reception following their victory over Hull Kingston Rovers in the Rugby League

Derek Whitehead seen here kicking one of the 7 goals he scored for Warrington in their 24 - 9 victory over Featherstone Rovers during the Rugby League Cup Final at Wembley

A water logged pitch at Wembley during the Leeds v Wakefield Trinity Rugby League Cup Final 11th May 1968

Black-breasted red game birds, 1890 (chromolithograph)
5912866 Black-breasted red game birds, 1890 (chromolithograph) by Ludlow, J. W. (fl.1850s) (after); (add.info.: Black-breasted red game birds, Gallus gallus domesticus, bred by Captain Heaton)

Brown-breasted red game birds, 1890 (chromolithograph)
5912868 Brown-breasted red game birds, 1890 (chromolithograph) by Ludlow, J. W. (fl.1850s) (after); (add.info.: Brown-breasted red game birds, Gallus gallus domesticus, bred by C. W. Brierley)

Royal Canoe Club, Race for the Challenge Cup at the Welsh Harp, Hendon (engraving)
1624371 Royal Canoe Club, Race for the Challenge Cup at the Welsh Harp, Hendon (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Canoe Club)

Challenge Cup presented to the 21st Middlesex (Civil Service) Rifle Volunteers by the Prince of Wales
1102897 Challenge Cup presented to the 21st Middlesex (Civil Service) Rifle Volunteers by the Prince of Wales, Honorary Colonel of the Regiment (engraving) by English School

Presentation of Prizes to the Wilts Volunteers at Wilton House, the Seat of Lady Herbert of Lea
1613255 Presentation of Prizes to the Wilts Volunteers at Wilton House, the Seat of Lady Herbert of Lea, Lord Palmerston presenting the Challenge Cup (engraving) by English School

Poster "Chamoix, Mont-Blanc", pub. 1905 (colour lithograph)
5902942 Poster " Chamoix, Mont-Blanc", pub. 1905 (colour lithograph) by Tamagno, Francisco (fl.1851-1910); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

The Amateur Athletic Championships at Stamford Bridge (b / w photo)
1063486 The Amateur Athletic Championships at Stamford Bridge (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Challenge Cup presented to the Belgian Riflemen by the National Rifle Association (engraving)
1620482 Challenge Cup presented to the Belgian Riflemen by the National Rifle Association (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Challenge Cup presented by the Prince of Wales to the Cambridge University Rifle Corps (engraving)
1619923 Challenge Cup presented by the Prince of Wales to the Cambridge University Rifle Corps (engraving) by English School

Challenge Cup of No 8 (Broadwood) Company of the Queens (Westminster) Rifle Volunteers (engraving)
1098940 Challenge Cup of No 8 (Broadwood) Company of the Queens (Westminster) Rifle Volunteers (engraving) by English School

Victoria Rifles Assault at Arms (engraving)
1616664 Victoria Rifles Assault at Arms (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victoria Rifles Assault at Arms)

Challenge-Cup given by the Inland Revenue Companies of the Civil Service Volunteers (engraving)
1620208 Challenge-Cup given by the Inland Revenue Companies of the Civil Service Volunteers (engraving) by English School

The Richmond Horse Show of 1901 (engraving)
1593825 The Richmond Horse Show of 1901 (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Richmond Horse Show of 1901)

Poster "Chamoix, Mont-Blanc", pub. 1905 (colour lithograph)
5902940 Poster " Chamoix, Mont-Blanc", pub. 1905 (colour lithograph) by Tamagno, Francisco (fl.1851-1910); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Challenge Cup of the County of Lancaster Rifle Association (engraving)
1619922 Challenge Cup of the County of Lancaster Rifle Association (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

1st Surrey Rifles Prizes (engraving)
1619901 1st Surrey Rifles Prizes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1st Surrey Rifles Prizes)

Challenge Cup presented to the Royal Canadian Yacht Club by the Prince of Wales (engraving)
1619824 Challenge Cup presented to the Royal Canadian Yacht Club by the Prince of Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Lincolnshire Agricultural Societys Show at Boston, Prize Animals (engraving)
1589577 The Lincolnshire Agricultural Societys Show at Boston, Prize Animals (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Distributing the Prizes for the Belgian Bisley, presenting the NRA Challenge Cup (litho)
1063876 Distributing the Prizes for the Belgian Bisley, presenting the NRA Challenge Cup (litho) by Gaillard, Frans (1861-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Leeds 11-10 Wakefield Trinity, Rugby League Challenge Cup Final match at Wembley Stadium, London, Saturday 11th May 1968. The match is also known as the WaterSplash Final due to the state of

Featherstone Rovers Rugby League Team victory parade after winning the Challenge Cup, in May 1967, Featherstone, West Yorkshire, England

Bridgend 18-12 Pontypridd, Welsh Rugby Union Challenge Cup Final, Cardiff Arms Park, Wales, Saturday 28th April 1979. Pontypridd, Steve Flynn, kicks for touch

Leeds score a try against St Helens in the Rugby League Cup Final at Wembley. Leeds went on to win the match 14 - 12 13th May 1978

Widnes Kevin Tamati is tackled whilst he makes a dash for the Wigan try line during the Rugby League Cup Final at Wembley 6th May 1984

Garry Schofield avoids the Wigan defence to score a try for Leeds during the Rugby League Cup Final at Wembley. Wigan went on to win 26 - 16 3rd May 1994

A Widnes player is pounced upon by three of the Wigan defence during the Rugby League Cup Final at Wembley 1st May 1993

Jim Fallon avoids the Wigan defence to score a try for Leeds during the Rugby League Cup Final at Wembley. Wigan went on to win 26 - 16 3rd May 1994

A Wakefield Trinty player receives treatment for a cut above the eye during the Rugby League Cup Final against Widnes at Wembley 5th May 1979

Widnes (left) and Hull (right) players are presented to the Royal Box following their 14 - 14 Rugby League Cup draw at Wembley 2nd May 1982

Widnes attack the Hull try line during the 1982 Rugby League Cup Final. 2nd May 1982

A Widnes player is brought down by a high tackle during the Rugby League Cup Final against Hull Kingston Rovers at Wembley. Widnes went on to win the match 18 - 9. 2nd May 1981

A trio of Wigan players celebrate their 20 - 14 victory over Widnes in the Rugby League Cup at Wembley. 1st May 1993

Widnes seen here attack the Warrington try line during the 1979 Rugby League Cup Final at Wembley 5th May 1979

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The Challenge Cup: A Glorious History of Triumph and Determination In the midst of an intense battle, the Leigh defence closed down on a rare Leeds attack during the 1971 Rugby League Cup. The tension was palpable as both teams fought tooth and nail for victory. Wigan, a force to be reckoned with, celebrated their remarkable sixth Rugby League Cup victory in a row at Wembley. Their dominance knew no bounds as they etched their name into history books yet again. Kevin Ashcroft and Peter Smethurst of Leigh RFLC couldn't contain their joy as they reveled in their hard-fought victory over Leeds. The elation on their faces spoke volumes about the dedication and effort that went into achieving this triumph. Not to be outdone, Wigan posed proudly for a team picture after securing their seventh successive Rugby League Cup. Their unity and unwavering determination had propelled them to unprecedented heights. A desperate Warrington defence threw everything they had to prevent the relentless Wigan attack from scoring a try. It was a testament to the resilience displayed by both sides throughout this grueling encounter. Rocky Turner, captain of Wakefield Trinity, experienced pure bliss as he was chaired with the trophy after his team emerged victorious. This moment symbolized not only individual success but also collective achievement through teamwork. As the coach stopped outside the Town Hall at Wigan, deafening cheers erupted from an adoring crowd. The support shown by fans exemplified how deeply ingrained rugby league is within communities across England. The St Helens versus Halifax clash at Wembley Stadium showcased sheer brilliance on one side while highlighting resilience on another; St Helens emerged triumphant with a resounding 13-2 scoreline. Leeds players rejoiced in unison following their hard-fought victory over St Helens in the Rugby League Cup final at Wembley Stadium. Their jubilation mirrored the immense effort they had put into achieving this momentous win.