The 2022 Challenge Cup Final was the 121st final of rugby league’s Challenge Cup knock-out competition, which was contested between Huddersfield Giants and Wigan Warriors. It took place on 28 May 2022 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Wigan won the cup for the 20th time by beating Huddersfield 16–14.
What years have Wigan won the Challenge Cup?
Wigan became well known for their successes in the Challenge Cup competition, winning every Challenge Cup Final from 1988 to 1995. Until the 1993–94 season there were very few amateur clubs included in the cup, typically two. For part of the 1980s, and the 1992–93 season the cup was solely for professional clubs.
How many times has Wigan Warriors won the Challenge Cup?
On 28 May 2022, Wigan won the Challenge Cup for the 20th time defeating Huddersfield 16-14 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Wigan finished the 2022 Super League season in second place on the table and were favourites to reach the grand final.
How many times did Wigan win the Challenge Cup in a row?
Wigan were back in the big dance in 1988 as we came up against Halifax, coming away with a 32-12 win it was the start of something special as we went on to make it 8 Challenge Cup Final wins in a row…
What was the Challenge Cup known as in 2015 2018?
the Emirates FA Cup
The Challenge Cup was known as the Emirates FA Cup in 2015 – 2018.
Did Wigan beat St Helens?
Victory over their great rivals is cause enough for celebration. But this win, one of their most impressive of the season so far, not only secured a top two finish before the playoffs but denied the Saints the chance to win the League Leaders’ Shield at the home of their greatest rivals.
When was the last time Wigan Warriors won a trophy?
Domestic Cup(s)
Winners (20): 1923–24, 1928–29, 1947–48, 1950–51, 1957–58, 1958–59, 1964–65, 1984–85, 1987–88, 1988–89, 1989–90, 1990–91, 1991–92, 1992–93, 1993–94, 1994–95, 2002, 2011, 2013, 2022. Runners-Up (12): 1910–11, 1919–20, 1943–44, 1945–46, 1960–61, 1962–63, 1965–66, 1969–70, 1983–84, 1998, 2004, 2017.
When was the last time Wigan won a trophy?
It won the Third Division title in 1996–97, the Football League Trophy in 1999 and the Second Division in 2002–03, before securing promotion out of the Championship in 2004–05. Wigan was the beaten finalist in the League Cup in 2006 and won the FA Cup in 2013, beating Manchester City in the final.
Which rugby league club has won the most trophies?
Only 4 clubs have won the Super League, as of 2021 – St Helens (9), Leeds Rhinos (8), Wigan Warriors (5), and Bradford Bulls (4). St Helens are the current champions, after winning the 2021 Super League Grand Final.
What year did Chelsea beat Wigan 8 0?
On this day in 2010, Chelsea beat Wigan Athletic 8-0 at Stamford Bridge to win the Premier League title. Scharner (90′), Bramble (16′), Rodallega (53′ pen.)
How many trophies have Wigan won?
Honour totals
| Honour | Position | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Football League Trophy | Winner | 2 |
| League Championship | Runner-up | 1 |
| League Division 2 | Champion | 1 |
| League Division 3 | Champion | 1 |
How many times have St Helens beat Wigan?
St Helens R.F.C.–Wigan Warriors rivalry
| Latest meeting | Super League XXVII Wigan Warriors 30–10 St Helens |
| Stadiums | Totally Wicked Stadium DW Stadium |
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Meetings total | 376 |
| Most wins | Wigan (215) |
Who won the first Rugby league Challenge Cup?
The first Challenge Cup final was played at Headingley (Leeds) and Batley beat St Helens 10 – 3 in front of a crowd of 13,492.
How many tickets have Wigan Warriors sold for the Challenge Cup final?
Due to high demand in-Store we now have access to an extra allocation of South Stand seats for the Betfred Challenge Cup Final at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Tickets have been selling fast at Robin Park Arena and online, with Warriors sales now over 7,700.
Who won the Challenge Cup 2016?
Hull F.C.
The cup was won by Hull F.C. who beat Warrington Wolves 12–10 in the final at Wembley Stadium on 27 August 2016. The defending champions, Leeds Rhinos who were looking to win the trophy three times in a row were defeated by Huddersfield Giants in the sixth round.
Who won the Challenge Cup 2015?
Leeds Rhinos
The final was contested by Hull KR and Leeds Rhinos. The game saw Leeds Rhinos beat Hull KR by 50 points to nil in what was, and remains, the worst defeat in Challenge Cup Final history.
Who won the Challenge Cup in 2013?
Wigan Warriors
It was held at Wembley Stadium in London on 24 August 2013, kick off 15:00. The final was contested by Hull F.C. and Wigan Warriors. The game saw Wigan Warriors beat Hull F.C. by 16 points to nill.
When did Tottenham beat Wigan 9 1?
November 2009
The Archive | Spurs 9-1 Wigan Athletic (November 2009) | Nine goals. Five for Defoe. A truly unforgettable night at The Lane! ? | By Tottenham Hotspur | Facebook.
Is Wigan v St Helens a derby?
The first every Derby match played between Wigan and St Helens dates back 127 years to November 1895, where the two sides played out a 0-0 stalemate in front of a crowd of 3,000 spectators at St Helens’ Knowsley Road.
Did Wigan ever win the FA Cup?
Wigan won their first and only ever FA Cup by defeating Man City against all odds in the 2013 final. It was the first major upset in the cup final since Everton beat Manchester United 1-0 in the 1995 final.
Who is the best Wigan Warriors player?
Jim Sullivan has made the most career appearances for Wigan, having played 774 games between 1921 and 1946. Sullivan is also the club’s all-time top goal scorer (2,317) and point scorer (4,883), and holds the club record for most points scored in a single match, with 44 against Flimby & Fothergill in 1925.