The 2012 Women's Challenge Cup was an English rugby league knockout tournament competed for during the summer of 2012. This was the first staging of the Challenge Cup and it was won by Featherstone Rovers who beat Bradford Thunderbirds 46–0 in the final. The Challenge Shield was won by Widnes Vikings who beat Stanningley 40–10 in the final. Both finals took place on 15 July 2012 at the Tetley's Stadium, Dewsbury.[1][2]
| Winners | Featherstone Rovers |
|---|---|
| Runners-up | Bradford Thunderbirds |
| Biggest home win | Widnes Vikings 86 – 0 Crosfields |
| Biggest away win | Nottingham Outlaws 0 – 44 Featherstone Rovers |
Round One
editThe first round was played on 15 April:[3]
- Chorley Panthers 54 – 10 Leigh Miners Rangers[4]
- Hunslet Hawks 42 – 4 Brighouse[5]
- Leigh East 34 – 0 West Craven Warriors[6]
- Ovendon 4 – 44 Whinmoor Warriors[7]
- Stanningley 40 – 10 Guiseley[8]
- Widnes Vikings 86 – 0 Crosfields[9]
- Wigan St Patricks 66 – 0 Oulton Raidettes[10]
Round Two
editLeeds Akkies, West London and the six Premier Division sides entered the competition in the second round[11] which was played on 13 May:
- Bradford Thunderbirds 58 – 6 Stanningley[12][13]
- Chorley Panthers 24 – 0 Leeds Akkies[4]
- Featherstone Rovers 24 – 0 Leigh East[14]
- Hunslet Hawks 18 – 48 Castleford Panthers[12][15]
- Wigan St Patricks 4 – 16 Nottingham Outlaws[12][16]
- Widnes Vikings 0 – 10 Warrington Wolves[17]
- Coventry Bears – Bye[11]
- West London Sharks v Whinmoor
Quarter Finals
editSemi Finals
editFinal
editThe final was played on 15 July with a score of Bradford Thunderbirds 0–46 Featherstone Rovers[13][14][18]
| Bradford Thunderbirds | 0 – 46 | Featherstone Rovers |
|---|---|---|
| report |
Tries: Lindsay Anfield (3), Andrea Dobson (2), Emma Slowe, Dani Titterington, Dani Bound, Paula McCourt Goals: Andrea Dobson (3), Kim Field (2) |
Tetley's Stadium, Dewsbury Attendance: 600[20] Referee: John Seymour Player of the Match: Andrea Dobson |
Challenge Shield
editShield Round One
editShield Quarter Finals
editShield Semi Finals
editShield Final
editThe final was played on 15 July with a score of Widnes Vikings 40–10 Stanningley.[2][21]
| Widnes Vikings | 40 – 10 | Stanningley |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Tara-Jane Stanley (2), Gemma Stanley (2), Laura Burke, Rebecca Sloan, Victoria Whitfield |
report |
Tries: Manina Spurr, Helen Martin |
Tetley's Stadium, Dewsbury Player of the Match: Tara-Jane Stanley |
References
edit- ↑ "Coral Women's Challenge Cup Semi-Final Preview". Rugby-League.com. 5 July 2019. Archived from the original on 24 April 2023. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- 1 2 Smith, Sophia (16 July 2012). "Rugby: Widnes win Challenge Shield Final". Sport Sister. Archived from the original on 23 July 2012.
- ↑ "Women's Rugby League heads into summer". A Brighter Future. Rugby Football League. 9 March 2012. Archived from the original on 19 September 2012.
- 1 2 "Chorley Panthers". Women's Rugby League. Archived from the original on 22 July 2012.
- 1 2 3 "Hunslet Hawks". Women's Rugby League. Archived from the original on 21 July 2012.
- 1 2 3 "West Craven Warriors". Women's Rugby League. Archived from the original on 20 July 2012.
- ↑ "Whinmoor". Women's Rugby League. Archived from the original on 22 July 2012.
- 1 2 3 "Stanningley Sports & Amateur Rugby league Club". Women's Rugby League. Archived from the original on 20 July 2012.
- 1 2 3 "Widnes Vikings Ladies". Women's Rugby League. Archived from the original on 20 July 2012.
- 1 2 "Oulton Raiders". Women's Rugby League. Archived from the original on 22 July 2012.
- 1 2 "Women's Challenge Cup draw completed". Yorkshire Rugby League. 23 March 2012. Archived from the original on 31 March 2012.
- 1 2 3 Flint, Lizzie (14 May 2012). "Rugby: RFL Women's League round-up". Sport Sister. Archived from the original on 15 May 2012. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Bradford Clayton Thunderbirds". Women's Rugby League. Archived from the original on 20 July 2012.
- 1 2 3 4 "Featherstone Rovers". Women's Rugby League. Archived from the original on 22 July 2012.
- 1 2 "Castleford Panthers". Women's Rugby League. Archived from the original on 20 July 2012.
- ↑ "Nottingham Outlaws". Women's Rugby League. Archived from the original on 21 July 2012.
- 1 2 "Warrington Women & Girls". Women's Rugby League. Archived from the original on 20 July 2012.
- ↑ "Featherstone win Women's Challenge Cup". Love Rugby League. 16 July 2012. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- 1 2 "Rams face nightmare trip to Leigh". Dewsbury Reporter. 13 July 2012. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
- ↑ "Rovers women win Challenge Cup Final". Code 13. 16 July 2012. Archived from the original on 19 July 2012.
- ↑ "News". Women's Rugby League. Archived from the original on 20 July 2012.