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1974–75 Challenge Cup
The 1974–75 Challenge Cup was the 74th staging of rugby league's oldest knockout competition, the Challenge Cup. The final was contested by Widnes Vikings, Widnes and Warrington Wolves, Warrington at Wembley Stadium (1923), Wembley. Widnes Vikings, Widnes beat Warrington Wolves, Warrington 14–7 at Wembley in front of a crowd of 85,098. The winner of the Lance Todd Trophy was Widnes , Ray Dutton. This was Widnes’ fourth Cup final win in sixth Final appearances. First round Second round Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final References External linksChallenge Cup official website at Rugby League Project {{DEFAULTSORT:1974-75 Challenge Cup Challenge Cup 1975 in English rugby league, Challenge Cup ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Widnes Vikings
The Widnes Vikings are an English rugby league club in Widnes, Cheshire, which competes in the RFL Championship, Betfred Championship. The club plays home matches at DCBL Stadium. Founded as Widnes Football Club, they are one of the original twenty-two rugby clubs that formed the Rugby Football League, Northern Rugby Football Union in 1895. Their historic nickname is "The Chemics" after the main industry in Widnes, but now they use their modern nickname, "The Vikings". The club enjoyed a period of success in the 1970s, 1980s, and early 1990s, and were frequently described as "Cup Kings" reaching the Challenge Cup Final 7 times in 10 years between 1975 and 1984. In 1989, after winning their third Rugby League Premiership, Widnes became the first official World Club Challenge, World Club Champions by beating the Australian champions Canberra Raiders 30–18 at Old Trafford. They have a strong local rivalry with Warrington Wolves. Widnes are the last team other than Wigan, St Helens ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barry Sheridan
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Alan Whittle (rugby League)
Alan Whittle (born 1 February 1947) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played at club level for St Helens, Barrow, Warrington, Wigan and Oldham RLFC, as a , or .RL Record Keeper's Club Playing career Challenge Cup Final appearances Alan Whittle was a unused substitute in St. Helens' 16-13 victory over Leeds in the 1972 Challenge Cup Final during the 1971–72 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 13 May 1972, played at in Warrington's 24-9 victory over Featherstone Rovers in the 1974 Challenge Cup Final during the 1973–74 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 11 May 1974, in front of a crowd of 77,400 and played in the 7-14 defeat by Widnes in the 1975 Challenge Cup Final during the 1974–75 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 10 May 1975, in front of a crowd of 85,998. County Cup Final appearances Alan Whittle played at in St. Helens' 2-2 draw with Warrington in the 1967 Lancashire Cup ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Bevan (rugby)
John Charles Bevan (born 28 October 1950) is a Welsh international rugby footballer of the 1970s and 1980s. He is one of two John Bevans who played for Wales during the 1970s. Rugby career His début for Wales came on 16 January 1971 during the Five Nations Championship when Wales played England. He crowned the win with a try as Wales ran out 22-6 winners. He played in all of the other games in the tournament, but did not score again, as Wales went on to win the championship and the Grand Slam. Starting his career in rugby union, he played for the Cardiff club and after being capped for Wales in 1971, Bevan toured Australia and New Zealand with the British Lions. He played in 14 matches including the first test and scored a total of 18 tries. The 17 scored in New Zealand equalled the record of Tony O'Reilly. He was a speedy wing (number 11) from Tylorstown South Wales and was also immensely strong. His powerful bullocking running style was all the more appropriate as he sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Reynolds (rugby League)
Frank James Reynolds (November 29, 1923 – July 20, 1983) was an American television journalist for CBS and ABC News. Reynolds was a New York–based anchor of the '' ABC Evening News'' from 1968 to 1970 and later was the Washington, D.C.–based co-anchor of '' World News Tonight'' from 1978 until his death in 1983. During the Iran hostage crisis, he began the 30-minute late-night program ''America Held Hostage'', which later was renamed ''Nightline'', and then taken over by Ted Koppel. Background Born in East Chicago, Indiana, Reynolds attended Bishop Noll Institute in Hammond and Wabash College in Crawfordsville. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. Reynolds served in the U.S. Army during World War II; he was a staff sergeant (E-6) in the infantry and was awarded the Purple Heart. Early career After the war, Reynolds began his broadcast career in Indiana with WWCA-AM in Gary. (He also had an early career stint with WJOB-AM in nearby Hammond, Indiana.) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Derek Noonan
Derek Noonan (1 February 1947 – 1 May 2009) was an English rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Liverpool St Helens F.C., St Helens RUFC, as a Rugby union positions#Wing, wing, and representative level rugby league (RL) for England national rugby league team, England and Lancashire rugby league team, Lancashire, and at club level for Warrington Wolves, Warrington, St Helens R.F.C., St Helens and London Broncos#1980–1991: Fulham R.L.F.C., Fulham RLFC, as a . Background Derek Noonan's birth was registered in St Helens, Merseyside, St. Helens, Lancashire, England, and he died aged 62 in St Helens, Merseyside, St. Helens, Merseyside. Playing career Warrington Noonan played at in Warrington Wolves, Warrington's 24–9 victory over Featherstone Rovers in the 1974 Challenge Cup Final during the 1973–74 Northern Rugby Football League season#Challenge Cup, 1973–74 season at Wembley Stad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Philbin
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Derek Whitehead
Derek Whitehead (14 February 1944 – 5 April 2025) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and Lancashire, and at club level for Folly Lane ARLF(in Pendlebury), Swinton, Oldham and Warrington, as a goal-kicking . Background Whitehead was a pupil at Cromwell Road Secondary Modern School for Boys in Pendlebury from 1955 to 1959. He died in Swinton, Greater Manchester on 5 April 2025, at the age of 81. Playing career International honours Whitehead won caps for Great Britain while at Warrington in 1971 against France (2 matches), and New Zealand. Challenge Cup Final appearances Whitehead played , scored seven goals, and was man of the match winning the Lance Todd Trophy in Warrington's 24–9 victory over Featherstone Rovers in the 1974 Challenge Cup Final during the 1973–74 season at Wembley Stadium, London on Saturday 11 May 1974, in front of a crowd of 77,400, and scored ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vince Karalius
Vincent "Vince" Peter Patrick Karalius (15 October 1932 – 13 December 2008), also known as "the Wild Bull of the Pampas", was an English rugby league footballer, and coach. He played as a loose forward, and was part of the Great Britain squad which won the 1960 World Cup. He forged a fearsome reputation as a strong runner of the ball and a devastating tackler. He was also highly regarded as a brilliant passer of the ball, often doing so with one of his large hands. Club career Vince Karalius was born in Widnes, Lancashire, England. He was one of eight children born to a Scottish father and an Irish mother; his paternal grandparents were Lithuanian. Three of his brothers, Terry, Denis and Tony, also went on to become rugby league players. He started playing for West Bank ARLFC in Widnes at the age of 15, before signing professionally for St. Helens in 1951. He made his début against Warrington in April 1952, and his first try was against the now defunct Liverpool City in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nick Nelson (rugby League)
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Terry Karalius (rugby League)
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