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
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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 ...
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