Challenge Cup (Rugby League) - Sponsorship

Sponsorship

The Challenge cup has been sponsored since 1980. The sponsor has been able to determine the cup sponsorship name. There have been five sponsors.

  • 1980–1985: State Express Challenge Cup
  • 1985-2001: Silk Cut Challenge Cup
  • 2001-2004: Kellogg's Nutrigrain Challenge Cup * 2005-2007: Powergen Challenge Cup * 2007-2012: Leeds Metropolitan University's * 2013 - : Tetley's Challenge Cup.

The final of the Challenge Cup is one of the most prestigious matches in world rugby league, and is traditionally held at Wembley Stadium, London. Despite London not being an area traditionally associated with rugby league, the final receives a lot of mainstream media coverage and is broadcast to many different countries around the world. Traditionally, Abide With Me is sung before the game, and has become something of a rugby league anthem.

The current holders of the Challenge Cup are Warrington Wolves who defeated Leeds Rhinos 35–18 on 25 August 2012 at Wembley Stadium.

Wigan Warriors are the most successful club in the history of the competition, winning the Cup a record 18 times.

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