2017 Women's Challenge Cup
The 2017 RFL Women's Challenge Cup was an English rugby league knockout tournament competed for by 16 teams during the summer of 2017. The competition was won by Bradford Bulls who beat Featherstone Rovers 50–18 in the final on 30 July 2017.[1]
| Duration | 4 rounds |
|---|---|
| Number of teams | 16 |
| Winners | Bradford Bulls |
| Runners-up | Featherstone Rovers |
| Biggest home win | Bradford Bulls 92 – 1 Army RL |
| Biggest away win | Barrow 13 – 58 Oulton Raidettes |
Preliminary round
The preliminary round was played on 9 April and 23 April:[2]
- East Leeds Academy 10 – 0 Lindley Swifts
- West Leeds Eagles 14 – 24 York City Knights
- Hull Wyke 28 – 16 Brighouse Rangers
Round One
The first round was played on 30 April:[2][3]
- Barrow 13 – 58 Oulton Raidettes
- Bradford Bulls 92 – 1 Army RL
- Hull Wyke 24 – 40 Stanningley
- Leigh Miners Rangers 68 – 6 Whitley Bay Barbarians
- Wakefield Trinity 6 – 48 Castleford Tigers
- Featherstone Rovers v East Leeds
- Thatto Heath Crusaders v York City Knights
- Wigan St Patricks v Batley Bulldogs
Quarter Finals
The quarter finals were concluded on 28 May:[4][5]
- Bradford Bulls 64 – 0 Castleford Tigers
- Oulton Radiettes 6 – 30 Thatto Heath Crusaders
- Featherstone Rovers 50 – 4 Leigh Miners Rangers
- Wigan St Patricks 30 – 4 Stanningley
Semi Finals
The semi finals were concluded on 18 June:[6]
- Bradford Bulls 30 – 6 Wigan St Patricks
- Featherstone Rovers 22 – 10 Thatto Heath Crusaders
Final
The final took place of 30 July:[7][8][9][10]
| Bradford Bulls | 50 – 16 | Featherstone Rovers |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Amy Hardcastle (2), Kirsty Moroney (2), Savannah Andrade, Charlotte Booth, Shona Hoyle, Lois Forsell, Lauren Hickey, Jess Courtman Goals: Claire Garner (2), Courtman (3) |
report |
Tries: Brogan Churm, Sarah Dunn, Kayleigh Bullman Goals: Nat Gilmour (2) |
Heworth ARLFC Attendance: 1,000+ |
Challenge Shield
Shield Round One
The first round was played on 28 May:[4][11]
- East Leeds Academy 0 – 48 Whitley Bay Barbarians
- Hull Wyke v Batley Bulldogs
- Wakefield Trinity 0 – 36 Army RL
- York City Knights v Barrow
Shield Semi Finals
The semi-finals were played on 25 June:[12][13]
- Batley Bulldogs 12 – 18 Army RL
- York City Knights 24 – 16 Whitley Bay Barbarians
Shield Final
The final took place on 30 July:[9]
References
- "Match Centre". www.rugby-league.com.
- "Castleford and Wakefield to go head-to-head in Women's Challenge Cup". www.rugby-league.com. 7 April 2017. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
- "Women's Rugby League Round Up 30 April". 4 The Love of Sport. 30 April 2017. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- "Women's Rugby League Round Up 28th May". 4 The Love Of Sport. 29 May 2017. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
- "Club of the Week | Bradford Bulls Women". www.rugby-league.com. 19 June 2017. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
- "Bradford and Featherstone reach Women's Challenge Cup Final". www.rugby-league.com.
- "Bradford Bulls win Women's Challenge Cup". www.rugby-league.com.
- "Bradford Bulls Women full of confidence ahead of Challenge Cup final | Bradford Telegraph and Argus". www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk.
- Powell, Jennie (August 1, 2017). "Bradford Bulls take the Challenge Cup and York City the Shield".
- "FULL GAME: Bradford Bulls Women v Featherstone Rovers Ladies - Challenge Cup Final" – via www.youtube.com.
- "Women's Rugby League Round up 19th and 21st May". 4 The Love Of Sport. 22 May 2017. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
- "Women's Rugby League Weekly Round up 18th June". 4 The Love Of Sport. 19 June 2017. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
- "Preview | Women's Challenge Cup Finals Day". www.rugby-league.com. 27 July 2017. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
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