Challenge Cup - The Double

The Double

In Rugby League, the term 'the Double' is referring to the achievement of a club that wins the Championship and Challenge Cup in the same season. To date, this has been achieved by nine different clubs.

Club Wins Winning Years
1 Wigan 6 1989/90, 1990/91, 1991/92, 1992/93, 1993/94, 1994/95
2 St Helens 3 1965/66, 1996, 2006
3 Huddersfield 2 1912/13, 1914/15
4 Broughton Rangers 1 1901/02
5 Halifax 1 1902/03
6 Hunslet 1 1907/08
7 Swinton 1 1927/28
8 Warrington 1 1953/54
9 Bradford 1 2003

Note. In the event of a tie, the team that won x amount of 'Doubles' first is given preference.

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