The Double
In Rugby League, the term 'the Double' is referring to the achievement of a club that wins the Championship and Challenge Cup in the same season. To date, this has been achieved by nine different clubs.
| Club | Wins | Winning Years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wigan | 6 | 1989/90, 1990/91, 1991/92, 1992/93, 1993/94, 1994/95 |
| 2 | St Helens | 3 | 1965/66, 1996, 2006 |
| 3 | Huddersfield | 2 | 1912/13, 1914/15 |
| 4 | Broughton Rangers | 1 | 1901/02 |
| 5 | Halifax | 1 | 1902/03 |
| 6 | Hunslet | 1 | 1907/08 |
| 7 | Swinton | 1 | 1927/28 |
| 8 | Warrington | 1 | 1953/54 |
| 9 | Bradford | 1 | 2003 |
Note. In the event of a tie, the team that won x amount of 'Doubles' first is given preference.
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