2024 Challenge Cup

2024 Challenge Cup
Duration9 rounds
Broadcast partners
WinnersWigan Warriors
Runners-upWarrington Wolves
Lance Todd Trophy Bevan French (Wigan)
Top point-scorer(s)Max Jowitt (56)
Top try-scorer(s)Manoa Wacokecoke (8)

The 2024 Challenge Cup, known for sponsorship reasons as the 2024 Betfred Challenge Cup, is the 123rd edition of the Challenge Cup, the main rugby league knockout cup tournament in British rugby league, run by the Rugby Football League (RFL). It began over the weekend of 13–14 January 2024, and ended with the final, at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 8 June.[1]

The cup was won by Wigan Warriors who beat Warrington Wolves 18–8 before a 64,000 crowd at Wembley.[2]

Wigan's Bevan French was awarded the Lance Todd Trophy.[3]

Leigh Leopards were the defending champions, having won the 2023 Final, defeating Hull Kingston Rovers 17–16 in extra time.[4] They were eliminated in the quarter finals, losing 16–24 to Hull KR.[5]

  1. ^ McAllister, Josh (5 December 2023). "Leigh Leopard Josh Charnley to conduct Round 1 & 2 Betfred Challenge Cup Draws". Rugbyleague.com.
  2. ^ "Wigan Warriors player ratings in Challenge Cup final as Bevan French scoops Lance Todd Trophy". Love Rugby League. 8 June 2024. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
  3. ^ "Lance Todd Trophy voting as Bevan French dominates media polling". Love Rugby League. 8 June 2024. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
  4. ^ "Lachlan Lam kicks golden point drop goal to give Leigh first Wembley win in 52 years". BBC Sport. 28 May 2022.
  5. ^ "Robins avenge 2023 final defeat to reach the semi finals". BBC Sport. 13 April 2024.