James Smailes

2 weeks ago | alloutrugbyleague.co.uk | James Smailes

Warrington were beaten 8-6 by Hull KR after a late dramatic winner for the RobinsDeflated Warrington Wolves head coach Sam Burgess says the best team lost after praising the efforts of his beaten side. The Wolves saw victory snatched from their grasp in the dying minutes of the Challenge Cup final, Tom Davies scoring for the Super League leaders to level the scores after Josh Thewliss' first-half converted try and a Mickey Lewis penalty.

2 weeks ago | hulldailymail.co.uk | James Smailes

Hull KR are the 2025 Challenge Cup winners having lifted the trophy for just the second time in the club's history. To celebrate the Robins are having a big street party and everybody is invited. Rovers will hold an open top bus parade followed by a party in Queen Victoria Square outside Hull City Hall on Sunday, June 8th. Tens of thousands of supporters are expected to turn out to welcome home the cup winners following their victory over Warrington Wolves at Wembley Stadium.

2 weeks ago | hulldailymail.co.uk | James Smailes

As all sides of Wembley held their breath, Mickey Lewis addressed the ball knowing not just the match but 40 years of history and longing was resting on his shoulders. Ice in his veins, the east Hull hero became a legend as he struck the ball through the posts and one half of the stadium erupted in a combination of euphoria and relief.

2 weeks ago | msn.com | James Smailes

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2 weeks ago | alloutrugbyleague.co.uk | James Smailes

It's been am eventful Challenge Cup competition this year with some real surprisesIn the frosty first weeks of January as many Super League clubs headed for warmer climes and the rest of us counted the cost on our wasteline and bank accounts of the recent Christmas and New Year festivities, the 124th edition of the Challenge Cup began.