On this day 30 years ago, St.Helens took on Bradford Bulls in the first Challenge Cup Final in the summer era of Rugby League. With points galore and some brilliant rugby played by both sides, this is a full match replay you have to watch!
The Saints side of 1996 was littered with star men, who were more than capable of creating and scoring brilliant tries. Meanwhile, Bradford Bulls also had three former Saints’ players in their ranks – Paul Loughlin, Bernard Dwyer and Sonny Nickle, adding even more heat to this hotly anticipated contest at Wembley Stadium.
What happened on the day is one of the greatest comebacks, ever, in a major Rugby League final.
