The 1967–68 Challenge Cup was the 67th staging of

rugby league Rugby league football, commonly known as just rugby league and sometimes football, footy, rugby or league, is a full-contact sport played by two teams of thirteen players on a rectangular field measuring 68 metres (75 yards) wide and 11 ...

's oldest knockout competition, the Challenge Cup. The final was contested by

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and

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, with Leeds winning 11–10.

First round

All 30 professional clubs entered the first round of the Challenge Cup, plus two amateur teams – Hull BOCM, and Leigh Miners. Matches took place on 2–4 February 1968. The match between Workington Town and Whitehaven was postponed until 7 February due to the weather.

Second round

Matches in the second round were played on 25 February 1968. One game also went to a replay, which took place on 28 February 1968.

Third round

Matches in the third round were played on 16–17 March 1968.

Semi final

Replay

Final

References

External links

Pathe News coverage of the Rugby Cup Final 1968Challenge Cup official website

at Rugby League Project {{DEFAULTSORT:1967-68 Challenge Cup Challenge Cup Challenge Cup