Over 100 years old, the Challenge Cup is a tournament filled with a lot of history, of triumph, epic battles and Rugby League Heroes. Spanning back to its humble origin in 1897 when Bately defeated St Helens in front of a small crowd in Headingley, Leeds, the event has grown to be not only one of Rugby League's biggest events, but Britain's as well.

No other Rugby League event receives the same public respect and recognition that the Challenge Cup enjoys, especially after its 100th final celebration last year. The Challenge Cup has only never been played during World War I and 1940.

2003 marks the largest year ever for the event, which now includes teams from France, Scotland, Wales, Russia, Ireland and of course, England. The event also for the first time ever has the chance for ties to be played in the French nation. This truely is Rugby League's ultimiate competition.

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