Conference Challenge Trophy

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Conference Challenge Trophy
Sport Rugby league
Instituted2012
Ceased2017
Number of teams97
CountryFlag of England.svg  England
Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales
Most titles Leigh Miners Rangers (3 titles)

The Conference Challenge Trophy was a knockout cup competition organised by the Rugby Football League for both the National Conference League and Conference League South clubs. It was launched in 2012 and last held in 2017 [1] [2]

Results

List of trophy finals
YearWinnersScoreRunner–upReport
2012 Leigh Miners Rangers 32–24 Egremont Rangers [3]
2013 Leigh Miners Rangers 42–14 Wigan St Patricks [4]
2014 West Hull 36–16 East Leeds [5]
2015 Leigh Miners Rangers 32–22 Wath Brow Hornets [6]
2016 Rochdale Mayfield 24–20 Hunslet Club Parkside [7]
2017 Hunslet Club Parkside 22–0 Wigan St Patricks [8]

Source: [1]

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References

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