Leigh Leopards and Hull KR to face off in Challenge Cup final

a { color: #880000 !important; background: #ffeeee !important; } Leigh Leopards and Hull KR to face off in Challenge Cup finalRugby League > SportsLeigh Leopards and Hull Kingston Rovers will compete in the 80th Challenge Cup final at Wembley, marking a significant moment for rugby league.

What's happened

Leigh Leopards and Hull KR will play in the Challenge Cup final at Wembley.

Why it matters

The Challenge Cup final is a prestigious event in rugby league, and this year's final between Leigh Leopards and Hull KR is significant as it showcases the resilience and survival of rugby league as a sport.

What the papers say

The Times highlights the historical context of rugby league's survival in the 1970s, while The Independent focuses on Leigh Leopards' chance to replicate their 1971 Challenge Cup triumph. Both sources provide different perspectives on the upcoming final.

How we got here

Rugby league faced the threat of extinction in the 1970s due to the decline of the mining industry. The sport has since survived and continues to thrive.