Challenge Cup final: The numbers game as Rhinos face Robins

Brian McDermottBrian McDermott
Brian McDermott
Here’s a statistical look at Saturday’s Wembley Challenge Cup final between Leeds Rhinos and Hull Kingston Rovers:

25: Leeds are appearing in their 25th Challenge Cup final seeking a 13th win - only Wigan, with 30, have more final appearances. A defeat for the Rhinos would set a new record of 13 Challenge Cup final reverses - they currently share the unwanted record of 12 with Hull FC

7: Hull KR are appearing in their seventh Challenge Cup final, having previously won just once at the showpiece event - by 10-5 against Hull FC in 1980. The Robins’ last Wembley appearance was in a 15-14 defeat by Castleford in 1986.

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