1959 Challenge Cup
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| Duration | 5 rounds | |||
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| Number of teams | 32 | |||
| Highest attendance | 79,811 | |||
| Broadcast partners | BBC TV | |||
| Winners | Wigan | |||
| Runners-up | Hull | |||
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The 1959 Challenge Cup was the 58th staging of rugby league's oldest knockout competition, the Challenge Cup.
The final was contested by Wigan and Hull at Wembley Stadium in London.
The final was played on Saturday 9 May 1959, where Wigan beat Workington 30–13 in front of a crowd of 79,811.[1]
The Lance Todd Trophy was awarded to Wigan second-row Brian McTigue.
Final
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9 May 1959
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| Wigan | 30 – 13 | Hull |
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| Try: Boston (2), Holden, Sullivan, Bolton, McTigue Goal: Griffiths (6) |
Report | Try: Finn Goal: Keegan (5) |
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Wembley Stadium, London
Attendance: 79,811 Referee/s: Charlie Appleton (Warrington)[2] Man of the Match: Brian McTigue |
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References
External links
- Challenge Cup official website
- Challenge Cup 1958/59 results at Rugby League Project
