2013 Women's Challenge Cup


The 2013 Women's Challenge Cup was an English rugby league knockout tournament competed for during the summer of 2013. This was the second staging of the Challenge Cup and it was won by Thatto Heath who beat Bradford Thunderbirds 54–12 in the final. The Challenge Shield was won by Normanton Knights who beat Featherstone Rovers 34–16 in the final. Both finals took place on 23 June 2013 at The LoveRugbyLeague.Com Stadium, Batley.

Round One

The first round was played on 14 April:

Round Two

The second round was played on 28 April:

Round Three

The third round was played on 21 May, 26 May and 2 June:
  • Castleford Panthers 12 – 54 Bradford Thunderbirds
  • Crosfields 24 – 0 Coventry Bears
  • Stanningley 22 – 12 Whinmoor Warriors
  • Thatto Heath 24 – 0 Southampton Spitfires

Semi Finals

The semi-finals were played on 9 June:
  • Stanningley 0 – 94 Bradford Thunderbirds
  • Thatto Heath 56 – 6 Crosfields

Final

The final was played on 23 June 2013 at The LoveRugbyLeague.Com Stadium, Batley. The score was Bradford Thunderbirds 12–54 Thatto Heath. Following their success the Thatto Heath team were given a civic reception at St Helens Town Hall.

Challenge Shield

Shield Round One

The first round was played on 26 May and 2 June:

Shield Semi Final

The semi-finals were played on 9 June:
  • Leigh Miners Rangers 8 – 22 Featherstone Rovers
  • Normanton Knights 74 – 4 Hunslet Hawks

Shield Final

The shield final was played on 23 June 2013 at The LoveRugbyLeague.Com Stadium, Batley. The score was Featherstone Rovers 16–34 Normanton Knights.