The 1956–57

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season was the 62nd season of rugby league football.

Season summary

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finished the regular season as the league leaders and then won their fourth

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when they beat Hull F.C. 15-14 in the play-off final. The

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winners were

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who beat Barrow 9-7 in the final.

won the Lancashire League, and

won the Yorkshire League.

beat St. Helens 10–3 to win the

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County Cup, and

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beat

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23–5 to win the

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County Cup. Lewis Jones' record total of 496 points was only bettered in

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by Max Jowitt, who scored 500 in

's successful

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campaign.

Championship

Play-offs

Final

Challenge Cup

beat Barrow 9-7 in the

Final played at

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before a crowd of 76,318. This was

’ eighth Challenge Cup Final win in ten Final appearances. Jeff Stevenson, their scrum half back, was awarded the Lance Todd Trophy for his man-of-the-match performance.

Kangaroo Tour

October until December also saw the appearance of the

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team in England on their 1956–57 Kangaroo Tour. Other than the three test Ashes series against

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(won 2–1 by Australia), The Kangaroos played 16 matches against club and county representative sides.1956–57 Kangaroo Tour at Rugby League Project
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hooker

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References

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