The 2012 Women's Challenge Cup was an English rugby league knockout tournament competed for during the summer of 2012. This was the first staging of the Challenge Cup and it was won by Featherstone Rovers who beat Bradford Thunderbirds 46–0 in the final. The Challenge Shield was won by Widnes Vikings who beat Stanningley 40–10 in the final. Both finals took place on 15 July 2012 at the Tetley's Stadium, Dewsbury.[1][2]
| Winners | Featherstone Rovers |
|---|---|
| Runners-up | Bradford Thunderbirds |
| Biggest home win | Widnes Vikings 86 – 0 Crosfields |
| Biggest away win | Nottingham Outlaws 0 – 44 Featherstone Rovers |
Round One
editThe first round was played on 15 April:[3]
Round Two
editLeeds Akkies, West London and the six Premier Division sides entered the competition in the second round[11] which was played on 13 May:
- Bradford Thunderbirds 58 – 6 Stanningley[12]
- Chorley Panthers 24 – 0 Leeds Akkies[4]
- Featherstone Rovers 24 – 0 Leigh East[13]
- Hunslet Hawks 18 – 48 Castleford Panthers[14]
- Wigan St Patricks 4 – 16 Nottingham Outlaws[15]
- Widnes Vikings 0 – 10 Warrington Wolves[16]
- Coventry Bears – Bye[11]
Quarter Finals
editThe quarter-finals were played on 27 May and 17 June:
Semi Finals
editThe semi-finals were played on 1 July:
Final
editThe final was played on 15 July with a score of Bradford Thunderbirds 0–46 Featherstone Rovers[12][13][17]
| Bradford Thunderbirds | 0 – 46 | Featherstone Rovers |
|---|---|---|
| report |
Tries: Lindsay Anfield (3), Andrea Dobson (2), Emma Slowe, Dani Titterington, Dani Bound, Paula McCourt Goals: Andrea Dobson (3), Kim Field (2) |
Tetley's Stadium, Dewsbury
Referee: John Seymour Player of the Match: Andrea Dobson |
Challenge Shield
editShield Round One
editThe first round took place on 27 May and 29 May:
- Guiseley 36 – 8 Oulton Raidettes[10]
- Hunslet Hawks 64 – 14 Ovenden[5]
- West Craven Warriors 22 – 18 Leigh Miners Rangers[6]
Shield Quarter Finals
editThe quarter-finals took place on 17 June:
- Brighouse 0 – 32 Stanningley[8]
- Crosfields 0 – 24 Hunslet Hawks[5]
- West Craven Warriors 20 – 44 Guiseley[6]
- Widnes Vikings 58 – 4 Wigan St Patricks[9]
Shield Semi Finals
editThe semi-finals took place on 1 July:
Shield Final
editThe final was played on 15 July with a score of Widnes Vikings 40–10 Stanningley.[2][19]
| Widnes Vikings | 40 – 10 | Stanningley |
|---|---|---|
| Tries: Tara-Jane Stanley (2), Gemma Stanley (2), Laura Burke, Rebecca Sloan, Victoria Whitfield |
report |
Tries: Manina Spurr, Helen Martin |
Tetley's Stadium, Dewsbury
Player of the Match: Tara-Jane Stanley |
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- ^ a b "Castleford Panthers". Women's Rugby League. Archived from the original on 20 July 2012.
- ^ "Nottingham Outlaws". Women's Rugby League. Archived from the original on 21 July 2012.
- ^ a b "Warrington Women & Girls". Women's Rugby League. Archived from the original on 20 July 2012.
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