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 |
| Biggest away win | Barrow 13 – 58 Oulton Raidettes |
Preliminary round
editThe preliminary round was played on 9 April and 23 April:
| Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|
| East Leeds Academy | 10–0 | Lindley Swifts |
| West Leeds Eagles | 14–24 | York City Knights |
| Hull Wyke | 28–16 | Brighouse Rangers |
| Source:[1][2] | ||
Round One
editThe first round was played on 30 April:
| Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow | 13–58 | Oulton Raidettes |
| Bradford Bulls | 92–1 | Army |
| 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 |
| Source:[2][3] | ||
Quarter Finals
editThe quarter finals were concluded on 28 May:
| Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|
| Bradford Bulls | 64–0 | Castleford Tigers |
| Oulton Raidettes | 6–30 | Thatto Heath Crusaders |
| Featherstone Rovers | 50–4 | Leigh Miners Rangers |
| Wigan St Patricks | 30–24 | Stanningley |
| Source:[4][5] | ||
Semi Finals
editThe semi finals were concluded on 18 June:
| Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|
| Bradford Bulls | 30–6 | Wigan St Patricks |
| Featherstone Rovers | 22–10 | Thatto Heath Crusaders |
| Source:[6] | ||
Final
editThe final took place of 30 July:[7][8][9][10]
30 July 2017
3:00 pm BST |
| 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
editShield Round One
editThe first round was played on 28 May:
| Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|
| East Leeds Academy | 0–48 | Whitley Bay Barbarians |
| Hull Wyke | 0–24 | Batley Bulldogs |
| Wakefield Trinity | 0–36 | Army |
| York City Knights | 24–16 | Barrow |
| Source:[1][4][11] | ||
Shield Semi Finals
editThe semi-finals were played on 25 June:
| Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|
| Batley Bulldogs | 12–18 | Army |
| York City Knights | 24–0 | Whitley Bay Barbarians |
| Source:[12][13] | ||
Shield Final
editThe final took place on 30 July:[9]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Match Centre". www.rugby-league.com.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ a b "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. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b 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.