1971–72 Challenge Cup

The 1971–72 Challenge Cup was the 71st staging of rugby league's oldest knockout competition, the Challenge Cup. The final was contested by St. Helens and Leeds at Wembley.

1971–72 Challenge Cup
Highest attendance89,495
Broadcast partnersBBC
Winners St. Helens
Runners-up Leeds
Lance Todd Trophy Kel Coslett

First round
Date Team one Team two Score
29 JanBramleyPilkington Recs19-5
29 JanDewsbury CelticFeatherstone Rovers2-34
29 JanDoncasterWakefield Trinity3-5
29 JanHuytonHalifax4-7
29 JanLeedsWidnes17-8
29 JanLeighWorkington Town19-4
29 JanOldhamSt Helens6-8
29 JanSwintonBlackpool33-12
29 JanWhitehavenCastleford0-17
30 JanBarrowHunslet24-6
30 JanBradford NorthernKeighley17-2
30 JanDewsburyHuddersfield4-17
30 JanSalfordWigan12-16
30 JanWarringtonBatley30-7
30 JanYorkRochdale Hornets13-5
03 FebHull FCHull Kingston Rovers7-5

Second round
Date Team one Team two Score
19 FebCastlefordWarrington8-8
19 FebHalifaxFeatherstone Rovers11-5
20 FebBarrowYork9-9
20 FebBramleyBradford Northern8-5
20 FebHull FCLeeds5-16
20 FebLeighSwinton3-4
20 FebSt HelensHuddersfield32-9
20 FebWakefield TrinityWigan6-5
23 Feb - replayWarringtonCastleford11-5
23 Feb - replayYorkBarrow15-3

Quarter-finals
Date Team one Team two Score
04 MarBramleyWarrington7-14
04 MarYorkSt Helens5-32
05 MarHalifaxSwinton9-8
05 MarLeedsWakefield Trinity11-5

Semi-finals
Date Team one Team two Score
08 AprLeedsHalifax16-3
15 AprSt HelensWarrington10-10
19 Apr - replaySt HelensWarrington10-6

Final

The final was played on Saturday 13 May 1972, in front of a crowd of 89,495. After leading 12-6 at half time, St Helens beat Leeds 16-13.[1]

The winner of the Lance Todd Trophy was Saints’ Kel Coslett.[2]

St Helens scorers were Les Jones (1 try), Graham Rees (1 try), and Kel Coslett (5 goals).

This was St Helens’ fourth Cup final win in eight Final appearances.[3]

13 May 1972
St Helens 16 – 13 Leeds
Try Rees, Jones
Goals Coslett (4) DG Coslett		 Try Cookson
Goals Clawson (5)
Wembley, London
Attendance: 89,495
Referee: Eric Lawrinson (Warrington)
Player of the Match: Kel Coslett
1Geoff Pimblett
2Les Jones
3Billy Benyon
4Johnny Walsh
5Frank Wilson
6Ken Kelly
7Jeff Heaton
8Graham Rees
9Les Greenall
10John Stephens
11John Mantle
12Eric Chisnall
13Kel Coslett (c)
Substitutes:
14Alan Whittle (unused)
15Kelvin Earl (unused)
Coach:
Jim Challinor
1John Holmes
2Alan Smith
3Syd Hynesdownward-facing red arrow
4Les Dyl
5John Atkinson
6Alan Hardisty (c)[4]
7Keith Hepworth
8Terry Clawson
9Tony Fisher
10Bill Ramsey
11Bob Haigh
12Phil Cookson
13Ray Batten
Substitutes:
14John Langleyupward-facing green arrow
15Graham Eccles (unused)
Coach:
Derek Turner

References
  1. "RFL Challenge Cup Roll of Honour". Archived from the original on 2009-04-03. Retrieved 2009-08-07.
  2. Raymond Fletcher; David Howes (1995). Rothmans Rugby League Yearbook 1995-1996. London: Headline Book Publishing. p. 199. ISBN 0-7472-7817-2.
  3. "RFL Challenge Cup Roll of Honour". Archived from the original on 2009-04-03. Retrieved 2009-08-07.
  4. ""Rugby League." Times [London, England] 13 May 1972". Times Digital Archives.
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