The Rugby League Challenge Cup An Illustrated History 1897-1998

"THE Rugby League Challenge Cup is the game’s most enduring and endearing competition. Since its beginnings in 1897, the tournament has blossomed to become Rugby League’s annual showpiece and one of Britain’s most popular sporting events. For over one hundred years the Challenge Cup has been filled with moments of high drama, compelling action and superb skill. This book gives the full story of the Cup with details of the early rounds and a full description of every Final since the ‘Gallant Youths’ of Batley won the very first trophy in 1897. Complemented by a range of superb photographs, many of which have never previously been published, the book is the complete guide to over a century of the Rugby League Challenge Cup competition. "