Hull KR secured a last-gasp 8-6 victory over Warrington in the Challenge Cup final at Wembley, despite Warrington's Marc Sneyd being voted man of the match for the third time. Mikey Lewis kicked the winning conversion with less than two minutes left, securing the Lance Todd Trophy for Hull KR. The match was a tough, low-scoring affair played in pouring rain. The 1895 Cup final also saw York beat Featherstone.
Marc Sneyd won his personal battle but Warrington lost the cup final
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Hull KR secured a last-gasp 8-6 victory over Warrington in the Challenge Cup final at Wembley, despite Warrington's Marc Sneyd being voted man of the match for the third time. Mikey Lewis kicked the winning conversion with less than two minutes left, securing the Lance Todd Trophy for Hull KR. The match was a tough, low-scoring affair played in pouring rain. The 1895 Cup final also saw York beat Featherstone.
Trending- 1 2013: Coldest final between Wigan and Hull.
- 2 2022: Marc Sneyd made his only two England appearances in the World Cup.
- 3 Saturday (June 7 or 8, 2025): Challenge Cup final and 1895 Cup final played at Wembley.
- 4 Moments before end of Challenge Cup final: Marc Sneyd received 31 of 37 votes for Lance Todd Trophy.
- 5 Less than two minutes left in Challenge Cup final: Mikey Lewis kicked the winning conversion for Hull KR.
- 6 After Challenge Cup final: York beat Featherstone 5-4 in 1895 Cup final.
- 7 Almost two hours after hooter: Rovers players left dressing rooms.
- 8 2025-06-09: Article published.
- 9 2026-05-30: Next Challenge Cup finals scheduled at Wembley.
- Warrington lost the cup final despite Marc Sneyd's individual brilliance.
- Hull KR won the Challenge Cup.
- York won the 1895 Cup.
- Discussion about the future format and scheduling of the 1895 Cup and Women's Challenge Cup.
What: Hull KR defeated Warrington 8-6 in the Challenge Cup final, with Mikey Lewis kicking the winning conversion. Marc Sneyd won the Lance Todd Trophy despite his team's loss. The 1895 Cup final also took place, with York beating Featherstone 5-4.
When: Saturday (June 7 or 8, 2025) for the finals; article published 2025-06-09T09:13:34+00:00. The winning conversion occurred with less than two minutes left in the game.
Where: Wembley Stadium, London, England. Hull KR (Hull, England), Warrington (Warrington, England), York (York, England), Featherstone (Featherstone, England). Discussion about future finals potentially in Blackpool or a small Super League ground.
Why: Hull KR's resilience and Mikey Lewis's late conversion secured the win despite Marc Sneyd's dominant performance. Warrington's strong defense and Sneyd's tactical kicking kept them in the lead for most of the game. The weather conditions (pouring rain, cold) significantly impacted play, making it a 'grind'.
How: Hull KR secured victory with a late try and conversion by Mikey Lewis, overcoming Warrington's strong defense and Marc Sneyd's tactical kicking. The game was a 'grind' due to weather, with both teams focusing on defense and tactical kicking. The 1895 Cup was won by York via a drop-goal.