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1895 Cup round-up as 2025 edition gets underway with three teams' Wembley dreams over


Published on 2025-02-03 08:05:18 - MSN
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  • Cornwall, Whitehaven and Newcastle Thunder's hopes of a trip to Wembley in the 1895 Cup are over having been beaten in the competition's First Preliminary Round this weekend. First held back in 2019,

The 2025 edition of the 1895 Cup has commenced with several matches that have already dashed the Wembley dreams for three teams. The competition, which features teams from the Championship and League 1, saw Featherstone Rovers secure a convincing 46-4 victory over Halifax Panthers, with Thomas Lacans scoring a hat-trick. Meanwhile, Batley Bulldogs edged out Rochdale Hornets 24-18 in a closely contested match, and Sheffield Eagles dominated Bradford Bulls with a 30-14 win, highlighted by a strong second-half performance. These results mean that Halifax Panthers, Rochdale Hornets, and Bradford Bulls will not be advancing to the final at Wembley. The competition continues with more matches scheduled, as teams vie for a spot in the prestigious final.

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