2024 RFL 1895 Cup
Duration | Group stage + 3 knock-out rounds |
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Number of teams | 21 |
Highest attendance | 5,340, Bradford Bulls v Wakefield Trinity, 12 May 2024 |
Lowest attendance | 180, Midlands Hurricanes v Doncaster, 28 January 2024 |
The 2024 RFL 1895 Cup (also known as the 2024 AB Sundecks 1895 Cup) was the fifth staging of the RFL 1895 Cup, a rugby league competition for English and Welsh clubs outside the Super League.
The competition was open to all clubs in the Championship and League 1 although French team, Toulouse Olympique have always declined to enter. League 1 club, Cornwall, also decided not to enter at the request of the other clubs to reduce the burden on the other clubs in having to travel to Cornwall.[1]
For 2024 the format of the competition was significantly amended. In 2021 and 2022 the cup ran concurrently with the early rounds of the Challenge Cup with the teams reaching the knock-out stages being determined by progression in the Challenge Cup. To provide more games, especially for the League 1 teams, the competition for 2024 included a group stage; seven groups of three teams each, with the seven group winners and the second-placed team with the best record progressed to the quarter-finals. The groups were regionalised to reduce the financial costs further and League 1 clubs played at home in fixtures against Championship teams.[2] Newcastle Thunder were included in the competition even though at that date the club's participation in the league for 2024 had yet to be confirmed.[3]
The final was played at Wembley Stadium on 8 June 2024 alongside the finals of the Challenge Cup and the Women's Challenge Cup.[4]
Group stage[edit]
Group 1 | Group 2 | Group 3 | Group 4 | Group 5 | Group 6 | Group 7 |
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Barrow Raiders | Bradford Bulls | Newcastle Thunder | Halifax Panthers | Batley Bulldogs | North Wales Crusaders | Doncaster |
Whitehaven | Dewsbury Rams | Wakefield Trinity | Oldham | Featherstone Rovers | Swinton Lions | Midlands Hurricanes |
Workington Town | Keighley Cougars | York Knights | Rochdale Hornets | Hunslet | Widnes Vikings | Sheffield Eagles |
Results[edit]
Gp | Home | Score | Away | Match Information | |||
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Date and Time | Venue | Referee | Attendance | ||||
3 | ![]() |
10–114 | ![]() |
27 January, 15:00 | Kingston Park | B. Milligan | |
7 | ![]() |
4–40 | ![]() |
28 January, 14:00 | Alexander Stadium | L. Bland | 180 |
6 | ![]() |
12–40 | ![]() |
28 January, 14:30 | Eirias Stadium | S. Mikalauskas | 520 |
1 | ![]() |
8–30 | ![]() |
28 January, 15:00 | Derwent Park | A. Sweet | 901 |
2 | ![]() |
35–6 | ![]() |
28 January, 15:00 | Cougar Park | K. Moore | 839 |
4 | ![]() |
24–20 | ![]() |
28 January, 15:00 | Boundary Park | M. Smaill | 1,521 |
5 | ![]() |
12–62 | ![]() |
28 January, 15:00 | South Leeds Stadium | R. Cox | 875 |
Source:[5] |
Gp | Home | Score | Away | Match Information | |||
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Date and Time | Venue | Referee | Attendance | ||||
5 | ![]() |
15–14 | ![]() |
4 February, 14:00 | Mount Pleasant | C. Worsley | |
1 | ![]() |
12–18 | ![]() |
4 February, 15:00 | Recreation Ground | B. Milligan | |
2 | ![]() |
4–40 | ![]() |
4 February, 15:00 | Crown Flatt | A. Sweet | |
3 | ![]() |
4–40 | ![]() |
4 February, 15:00 | York Community Stadium | S. Mikalauskas | |
4 | ![]() |
12–52 | ![]() |
4 February, 15:00 | Spotland Stadium | R. Cox | 1,200 |
6 | ![]() |
18–6 | ![]() |
4 February, 15:00 | Heywood Road | M. Smaill | 1,006 |
7 | ![]() |
18–22 | ![]() |
4 February, 15:00 | Keepmoat Stadium | K. Moore | |
Source:[6] |
Gp | Home | Score | Away | Match Information | |||
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Date and Time | Venue | Referee | Attendance | ||||
6 | ![]() |
14–30 | ![]() |
18 February, 14:30 | Eirias Stadium | M. Lynn | 1,088 |
1 | ![]() |
22–28 | ![]() |
18 February, 15:00 | Derwent Park | R. Cox | 1,476 |
2 | ![]() |
18–26 | ![]() |
18 February, 15:00 | Cougar Park | C. Worsley | 3,729 |
3 | ![]() |
0–110 | ![]() |
18 February, 15:00 | Post Office Road, Featherstone[a] | L. O'Brien | 1,378 |
4 | ![]() |
38–12 | ![]() |
18 February, 15:00 | Boundary Park | K. Moore | 1,684 |
5 | ![]() |
0–36 | ![]() |
18 February, 15:00 | South Leeds Stadium | S. Mikalauskas | 700 |
7 | ![]() |
16–30 | ![]() |
18 February, 15:00 | Alexander Stadium | M. Smaill | 345 |
Source:[8] |
Standings[edit]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
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1 | ![]() |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 20 | +28 | 4 | Advance to knock-out stages |
2 | ![]() |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 40 | 40 | 0 | 2 | |
3 | ![]() |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 30 | 58 | −28 | 0 |
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 66 | 22 | +44 | 4 | Advance to knock-out stages |
2 | ![]() |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 53 | 32 | +21 | 2 | |
3 | ![]() |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 75 | −65 | 0 |
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 150 | 4 | +146 | 4 | Advance to knock-out stages |
2 | ![]() |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 118 | 50 | +68 | 2 | Advance as best 2nd-place team |
3 | ![]() |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 224 | −214 | 0 |
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 32 | +30 | 4 | Advance to knock-out stages |
2 | ![]() |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 72 | 36 | +36 | 2 | |
3 | ![]() |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 90 | −66 | 0 |
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 14 | +37 | 4 | Advance to knock-out stages |
2 | ![]() |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 76 | 27 | +49 | 2 | |
3 | ![]() |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 98 | −86 | 0 |
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 18 | +40 | 4 | Advance to knock-out stages |
2 | ![]() |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 36 | 32 | +4 | 2 | |
3 | ![]() |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 70 | −44 | 0 |
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ![]() |
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 34 | +18 | 4 | Advance to knock-out stages |
2 | ![]() |
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 58 | 26 | +32 | 2 | |
3 | ![]() |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 70 | −50 | 0 |
Quarter-finals[edit]
The draws for the quarter-finals and semi-finals were made on 18 February. The seven group winners were joined in the draw by York Knights as the best second-placed team.[9] The quarter-finals were played on 3 March.[2]
Home | Score | Away | Match Information | |||
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Date and Time | Venue | Referee | Attendance | |||
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30–12 | ![]() |
2 March, 15:00 | Belle Vue | L. Rush | 1,809 |
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21–12 | ![]() |
3 March, 15:00 | Odsal Stadium | S. Mikalauskas | |
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26–10 | ![]() |
3 March, 15:00 | Sheffield Olympic Legacy Stadium | M. Griffiths | 732 |
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46–12 | ![]() |
3 March, 15:00 | York Community Stadium | B. Thaler | |
Source:[10] |
Semi-finals[edit]
The semi-finals were played on 12 May.[2]
Home | Score | Away | Match Information | |||
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Date and Time | Venue | Referee | Attendance | |||
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14–40 | ![]() |
12 May | Odsal Stadium | L. Rush | 5,340 |
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18–28 | ![]() |
12 May | York Community Stadium | S. Mikalauskas | |
Source: |
Final[edit]
The final was played on 8 June.[2]
8 June 2024
17:45 BST |
Wakefield Trinity | 50–6 | Sheffield Eagles |
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Tries: Walmsley, Gale, Doyle, Pratt (2), Griffin (2), McGillvary (2) Goals: Jowitt (7/9) |
Report |
Tries: Thackeray Goals: Aston |
Wembley Stadium, London
Referee: T. Grant Touch judges: M. Craven, 2: W. Turley Ray French Award: Luke Gale (Wakefield Trinity) |
Wakefield Trinity | Position | Sheffield Eagles | ||
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Name | Number | Number | Name | |
Max Jowitt | 1 | Fullback | 14 | Jack Hansen |
Jermaine McGillvary | 2 | Wing | 2 | Ben Jones-Bishop |
Iain Thornley | 4 | Centre | 3 | Kris Welham |
Oliver Pratt | 3 | Centre | 4 | James Glover |
Lachlan Walmsley | 5 | Wing | 5 | Matty Dawson-Jones |
Luke Gale | 6 | Stand off | 6 | Cory Aston |
Mason Lino | 7 | Scrum half | 7 | Anthony Thackeray |
Josh Bowden | 8 | Prop forward | 8 | Eddie Battye |
Liam Hood | 9 | Hooker | 9 | Vila Halafihi |
Renouf Atoni | 10 | Prop forward | 10 | Tyler Dickinson |
Matty Ashurst | 11 | Second row | 11 | Connor Bower |
Josh Griffin | 12 | Second row | 12 | Joel Farrell |
Jay Pitts | 13 | Loose forward | 13 | Titus Gwaze |
Liam Kay | 14 | Interchange | 17 | Mitch Clark |
Caleb Uele | 15 | Interchange | 18 | Aaron Murphy |
Ky Rodwell | 18 | Interchange | 22 | Kyle Wood |
Thomas Doyle | 21 | Interchange | 27 | Jesse Sene-Lefao |
Luke Bain | 1 | Concussion substitute | 18 | Evan Hodgson |
Daryl Powell | Coach | Mark Aston |
Notes[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Cornwall chief explains withdrawal from 1895 Cup, admits 'preference would have been to take part'". Love Rugby League. 10 November 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ a b c d "RFL confirm Championship and League One structure for 2024, including expanded 1895 Cup format". Love Rugby League. 8 November 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ "Newcastle Thunder chief calls upon 'all rugby league fans' to aid survival bid as club details three-stage plan". Love Rugby League. 24 November 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ Walker, Callum (8 November 2023). "Championship and League One structure for 2024 CONFIRMED as 1895 Cup revamp revealed". Total Rugby League. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ "AB Sundeck's 1895 Cup: Group Stages". Rugby Leaguer & League Express. No. 3415. 29 January 2024. p. 27.
- ^ "AB Sundeck's 1895 Cup: Group Stages". Rugby Leaguer & League Express. No. 3416. 5 February 2024. p. 31.
- ^ "Newcastle vs Wakefield To Move To Featherstone". Wakefield Trinity R.L.F.C. 1 February 2024. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Scoreboard: AB Sundecks 1895 Cup Group Stages". Rugby Leaguer & League Express. No. 3418. 19 February 2024. p. 31.
- ^ "Draws made for 1895 Cup quarter-finals and semi-finals with Wembley in sight". LoveRugbyLeague. 18 February 2024. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ "Scoreboard: AB Sundecks 1895 Cup Quarter Finals". Rugby Leaguer & League Express. No. 3420. 4 March 2024. p. 31.