Final
The final was originally scheduled to be played at Wembley Stadium though because of the construction delay was alternatively held at Twickenham Stadium, London, attracting a large attendance.
| August 26, 2006 | St. Helens | 42–12 | Huddersfield Giants | Twickenham Stadium, London Attendance: 65,187 Referee/s: Richard Silverwood |
| Jamie Lyon (18), Jon Wilkin (8), Jason Cayless (4), Maurie Fa'asavalu (4), Sean Long (4), Willie Talau (4) | (Report) | Martin Aspinwall (4), Michael De Vere (4), Robbie Paul (4) |
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