2000 Challenge Cup


The 2000 Challenge Cup is a rugby league football tournament which began its preliminary stages in December 1999 and ended with the final on 29 April 2000.
The final was held on Saturday, 29 April 2000, at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, UK. The game was won by Bradford Bulls who defeated Leeds Rhinos 24-18.

First round

Second round

Third round

Fourth round

Fifth round

Quarterfinals

Semifinals

Final

Referee: Steve Presley
Attendance: 67,247
Final Score: Bradford Bulls 24 - 18 Leeds Rhinos

[Bradford Bulls] team

, Nathan McAvoy, Scott Naylor, Michael Withers, Tevita Vaikona, Henry Paul, Robbie Paul, Brian McDermott, James Lowes, Paul Anderson, Jamie Peacock, Mike Forshaw, Brad Mackay
Subs: Leon Pryce, David Boyle, Bernard Dwyer, Stuart Fielden Coach: Matthew Elliott

Scorers

Tries: Michael Withers, Nathan McAvoy, Stuart Fielden
Goals: Henry Paul

[Leeds Rhinos] team

, Leroy Rivett, Richie Blackmore, Keith Senior, Francis Cummins, Daryl Powell, Ryan Sheridan, Darren Fleary, Dean Lawford, Barrie McDermott, Adrian Morley, Anthony Farrell, Andy Hay
Subs: Marcus St Hilaire, Lee Jackson, David Barnhill, Jamie Mathiou Coach: Dean Lance

Scorers

Tries: Andy Hay, Marcus St Hilaire
Goals: Iestyn Harris

Man of the match

The Lance Todd Trophy was awarded to Henry Paul.