1965 Challenge Cup
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| Duration | 5 Rounds | |||
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| Number of teams | 32 | |||
| Broadcast partners | BBC 1 | |||
| Winners | File:Wigancolours.svg Wigan | |||
| Runners-up |  Hunslet |
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| Lance Todd Trophy | File:Wigancolours.svg Ray Ashby Brian Gabbitas (shared) |
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The 1965 Challenge Cup was the 64th staging of rugby league's oldest knockout competition, the Challenge Cup. The final was contested by Wigan and Hunslet at Wembley Stadium. Wigan won the match 20–16, with Wigan's Ray Ashby and Hunslet's Brian Gabbitas jointly receiving the Lance Todd Trophy.
Final
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8 May 1965
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| Wigan | 20 – 16 | Hunslet |
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| Try: Holden, Lake (2), Gilfedder Goal: Gilfedder (3), Ashton |
Report | Try: Shelton, Griffiths Goal: Langton (5) |
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Wembley Stadium, London
Attendance: 89,016 Referee/s: Joe Manley (Warrington)[1] Man of the Match: Ray Ashby & Brian Gabbitas[2] |
References
External links
- Challenge Cup official website
- Challenge Cup 1964/65 results at Rugby League Project
