The 2018 RFL Women's Challenge Cup was an English rugby league knockout tournament competed for by 21 teams during the summer of 2018. The competition was won by Leeds Rhinos who beat

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20–14 in the final at the Halliwell Jones Stadium on 4 August 2018.

Preliminary round

The preliminary round ties were played in early May.

First round

The first round ties were all played on 3 June. The shock result of the round was the home defeat of the cup holders, Bradford Bulls, by newly formed team Castleford Tigers.

Quarter-finals

The draw for the quarter-finals of the Cup were made on 6 June. Ties were played on 1 July.

Semi-finals

The draw for the semi-finals was made on 3 July and ties were played 15 July.

Final

The final was played as a doubleheader at Warrington Wolves' Halliwell Jones stadium on Saturday 4 August 2018 along with the final of the challenge shield. In conjunction with broadcasters Proper Sport and BBC Sport the games were streamed live. Teams:

:
Backs:

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, Sinead Peach, Jasmine Rowley, Katie Hepworth (c), Beth Weir,

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Interchanges: Jasmine Cudjoe,

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, Sophie Nuttall, Sophie Robinson,

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, Aimee Staveley,

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, Shannon Lacy
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, Ellie Oldroyd

Challenge Shield

The eight losing teams in the second round entered into a secondary competition, the Challenge Shield. The Shield was won by Bradford Bulls who beat Stanningley 44–16.

Quarter-finals

Ties were played on 1 July.

Semi-finals

The draw was made on 3 July and the matches played on 15 July.

Final

Teams:
Bradford Bulls:
Backs: Leah Jones, Adara Telemacque,

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Backs:

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, Jodie Davies (c),

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, Demi Fisher
Interchanges:

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References

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