Summary

  • FT: Hull FC 18-14 Wigan

  • Hull FC tries: Talanoa, Fonua 2

  • Wigan tries: Bateman, Gildart, Burgess

  • Hull retain trophy following Wembley win in 2016

  1. 'This could be a classic'published at 14:48 British Summer Time 26 August 2017

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    Jonathan Davies
    Former Great Britain full-back on BBC One

    This is a great game today. They've got contrasting styles, meaning this could be a classic.

    You've got a heavy Hull team so if they control the ball, they'll be difficult to beat.

    The speed of Sam Tomkins and the outside backs could be influential on Wigan's side. There's not a clear favourite.

  2. Would Sam Tomkins try Morris dancing?published at 14:46 British Summer Time 26 August 2017

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    Wigan full-back Sam Tomkins has endured two lengthy injury lay-offs in the past two years.

    Like all athletes, it was important for Sam to keep active, despite not being fit to play professionally.

    During his rehabilitation period earlier this year, the BBC Get Inspired team invited Sam to test out their Activity Finder, and discover what sports he could safely have a go at.

    Let's see how he got on...

    Visit the Get Inspired Activity Finder to find out where you can give rugby league a try!

  3. Postpublished at 14:44 British Summer Time 26 August 2017

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    Injury has blighted Sam Tomkins' second spell with Wigan, but he's back in a major final with the Warriors and determined to enjoy it...

    Tomkins ready to smile after 'dark days'

    Wigan's returning full-back says he is determined to enjoy Saturday's final, no matter what the result, after two major injuries in as many years.

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  4. Team news changepublished at 14:42 British Summer Time 26 August 2017

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    A late alteration to Wigan's line-up - Tom Davies has been forced out with an ankle injury, so Liam Marshall comes in on the wing.

  5. The fans' viewpublished at 14:41 British Summer Time 26 August 2017

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    Matt Newsum
    BBC Sport at Wembley

    What do the fans think? I've been speaking to both sets of supporters outside Wembley...

  6. Crowd swells outside Wembleypublished at 14:39 British Summer Time 26 August 2017

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    Some have big hats...

    Wigan fansImage source, Rex Features

    Some have big flags...

    Hull FC fansImage source, Rex Features

    Combined, it makes for a pretty big crowd...

    Wembley Way crowdImage source, Rex Features
  7. 'The sights, sounds and smell of Wembley'published at 14:36 British Summer Time 26 August 2017

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    Matt Newsum
    BBC Sport at Wembley

    The nerves are building and the tension is growing as kick-off approaches.

    Here's a little insight of what awaits the players when they enter the field a bit later on...

  8. Postpublished at 14:34 British Summer Time 26 August 2017

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    What about Lee Radford's opposite number today?

    Shaun Wane has enjoyed a trophy-laden spell in charge since becoming Wigan head coach at the start of 2012.

    The Warriors are after their second big prize of the season after winning the World Club Challenge in February.

    Shaun Wane graphicImage source, SWPIX.COM
  9. At home with the Radfordspublished at 14:32 British Summer Time 26 August 2017

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    BBC Sport pundit Brian Noble gets to know Hull FC coach Lee Radford and his wife Paula a little bit better before today's Challenge Cup final...

  10. You're only as old as your shorts' colourpublished at 14:30 British Summer Time 26 August 2017

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    You're most likely reading this because you're a huge rugby league fan, right?

    So, how about you follow the Challenge Cup final with us (we wouldn't deprive you of that), and then get inspired to grab a rugby ball and give it a go yourself!

    Jimmy has done just that... at the mighty age of 82...

    Whatever your age, follow in Jimmy's footsteps and find out how you can get into rugby league with the Get Inspired guide.

  11. 1985 and all thatpublished at 14:27 British Summer Time 26 August 2017

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    As mentioned earlier, Hull and Wigan met in a classic Challenge Cup final at Wembley in 1985.

    There have just been some brief highlights as part of BBC One's coverage - if you fancy some extended highlights, head to the coverage options at the top of the page.

  12. Postpublished at 14:25 British Summer Time 26 August 2017

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    With retirement on the horizon, will Hull captain Gareth Ellis get the perfect finale with another Wembley victory?

    Retiring Ellis battling his emotions

    Hull's retiring captain Gareth Ellis is battling to keep his emotions in check as he goes out on a high at Wembley.

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  13. Hull FC 'on a mission'published at 14:22 British Summer Time 26 August 2017

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    Here's the thoughts of some of Hull FC's players before they take to the pitch. Any Hull fans nervous for them?

    Full-back Jamie Shaul: "Pretty scary, looking at how big Wembley is but I'm looking forward to playing in it when it's packed."

    Half-back Albert Kelly: "We're on a mission today. 80 minutes determines whether we will come away with the win or not."

    Captain Gareth Ellis: "This is what makes career highlights, days like today and I can't wait for it."

  14. Postpublished at 14:19 British Summer Time 26 August 2017

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    Matt Newsum
    BBC Sport at Wembley

    Supporters of Hull FC and Wigan Warriors are steadily arriving at the ground - many of them making the iconic walk from Wembley Park station and along Wembley Way to the stadium...

  15. The teamspublished at 14:16 British Summer Time 26 August 2017

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    Hull FC: Shaul; Fonua, Griffin, Tuimavave, Talanoa; Kelly, Sneyd; Watts, Houghton, Taylor, Manu, Minichiello, Ellis.

    Interchanges: Green, Washbrook, Bowden, Connor.

    Wigan Warriors: Tomkins; Davies, Gelling, Gildart, Burgess; Williams, Leuluai; Nuuausala, McIlorum, Clubb, Bateman, Farrell, O'Loughlin.

    Interchanges: Isa, Sutton, Powell, Tautai.

  16. Five reasons to watchpublished at 14:13 British Summer Time 26 August 2017

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    Wondering what the fuss is about? Here are five reasons to watch today's Challenge Cup final...

  17. get involved

    Get Involved #bbcrlpublished at 14:12 British Summer Time 26 August 2017

    Which team will lift the Challenge Cup?

    It's an easy question I want answered today... Which team do you think will lift the Challenge Cup?

    Get in touch using #bbcrl on social media.

  18. Postpublished at 14:09 British Summer Time 26 August 2017

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    Here's what they're playing for. Nice, isn't it?

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  19. Watch live coverage on BBC Onepublished at 14:07 British Summer Time 26 August 2017

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    BBC One

    BBC Sport has the 2017 Challenge Cup final covered on all platforms today.

    Watch BBC One coverage by clicking on the coverage option at the top of the page, where you'll also find links to radio commentary from BBC Radio Humberside and BBC Radio Manchester.

    After the match there's a Red Button forum at 17:30 BST, during which our pundits will look at where the final was won and lost, as well as getting further reaction from players and coaches.

  20. Postpublished at 14:04 British Summer Time 26 August 2017

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    Gareth EllisImage source, Getty Images

    "Beware the Wembley hoodoo" they said when Hull returned to the national stadium a year ago, but the Black and Whites overcame Warrington to finally end their long Wembley jinx.

    They are aiming to retain the trophy, but will it be Hull or Wigan coming out on top today?

    Kick-off is at 15:00 BST.