2004 in Sports - Rugby League

Rugby League

• February 13 at Huddersfield, England – 2004 World Club Challenge match is won by the Bradford Bulls 22-4 against Penrith Panthers at Alfred McAlpine Stadium before 18,962
• April 23 at Newcastle, Australia – 2004 ANZAC Test match is won by Australia 37-10 over New Zealand at EnergyAustralia Stadium before 21,537
• May 15 at Millennium Stadium, Cardiff – 2004 Challenge Cup tournament won by St. Helens with a 32-16 win over Wigan Warriors in the final before 73,734.
• June 17 – Martin Gleeson and Sean Long are banned for four and three months respectively after placing bets on their side, St. Helens, to lose a Super League match against the Bradford Bulls
• October 3 – Canterbury Bulldogs defeats Sydney Roosters 16-13 in the Grand Final to win the NRL premiership
• October 16 – Leeds Rhinos defeats Bradford Bulls 16-8 in the Super League Grand Final to become champions of Super League IX
• November 27 – Australia defeats Great Britain 44-4 in the final of the second Tri-Nations competition