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1904–05 Challenge Cup

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1904–05 Challenge Cup
Duration6 rounds
Highest attendance19,638
Winners Warrington
Runners-up Hull Kingston Rovers

The 1904–05 Challenge Cup was the 9th staging of rugby league's oldest knockout competition, the Challenge Cup.[1]

The final was contested by Warrington and Hull Kingston Rovers at Headingley Stadium in Leeds.[2]

The final was played on Saturday 29 April 1905, where Warrington beat Hull KR 6–0 at Headingley in front of a crowd of 19,638.[3]

Warrington won the Cup at their third attempt in a final.[4]

Final

29 April 1905
Warrington 6 – 0 Hull Kingston Rovers
Report
Headingley, Leeds
Attendance: 19,638

References

  1. ^ John Huxley; David Howes (1980). Encyclopedia of Rugby League Football. London: Robert Hale. p. 41-43. ISBN 0-7091-8133-7.
  2. ^ Raymond Fletcher; David Howes (1995). Rothmans Rugby League Yearbook 1995-1996. London: Headline Book Publishing. p. 191. ISBN 0-7472-7817-2.
  3. ^ "RFL Challenge Cup Roll of Honour". Archived from the original on 26 September 2009. Retrieved 27 January 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ "RFL Challenge Cup Roll of Honour". Archived from the original on 11 August 2009. Retrieved 29 January 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)