2007 Challenge Cup Final

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The Carnegie Challenge Cup is the most prestigious knock-out competition in the world of Rugby League. It features teams from across Europe including England, Scotland, Wales, France and Russia.

The final was played at the new Wembley Stadium on the 25th August 2007.

The final was between the holders St Helens and Catalans Dragons. The Dragons were the first French club ever to take part in the competition's final. After A competitive game, St Helens won the competition with a 30 - 8 victory.

Attending the final will be the likes of Mal Meninga [1], Andrew Johns [2], Joe Lydon [3] and Shaun Edwards [4], Sir Steve Redgrave [5] [6].


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[edit] Final

August 25, 2007
St Helens 30 - 8 Catalans Dragons Wembley Stadium, London
Attendance: 84,241
Referee: A Klien
Try: Roby 33'
Gardner (2) 40' and 78'
Wellens 46'
Clough 50'
Goal: Long (5)		 (Report) Try: Khattabi 35'
Murphy 56'


Preceded by
2006 Challenge Cup Final		 2007 Challenge Cup Final
2007		 Succeeded by
2008 Challenge Cup Final

[edit] References

  1. ^ Big Mal welcomes the squad. Saints (2007-08-23). Retrieved on 2007-08-25.
  2. ^ Quins RL introduce Johns to Wembley Stadium. Quins (2007-08-22). Retrieved on 2007-08-25.
  3. ^ Joe Lydon - Wembley. Quins (2007-08-24). Retrieved on 2007-08-25.
  4. ^ Why I will miss being on parade. Yorkshire Post (2007-08-24). Retrieved on 2007-08-25.
  5. ^ Sir Steve Redgrave to be guest of honour at Cup Final. SportFocus (2007-08-13). Retrieved on 2007-08-25.
  6. ^ Sir Steve to honour Challenge Cup winners. St Helens Today (2007-08-13). Retrieved on 2007-08-25.

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