Hull KR Ends 40-Year Trophy Drought with Late Challenge Cup Win Over Warrington

Hull KR claimed their first Challenge Cup title since 1980 with a dramatic 8-6 victory over Warrington Wolves at Wembley, ending a 40-year wait for major silverware. The match was marked by challenging weather conditions and a tense, attritional battle dominated for much of the game by Warrington and their standout scrum-half Marc Sneyd, who earned a joint-record third Lance Todd Trophy despite his team's loss. Warrington took the lead with Josh Thewlis' first-half try, but Hull KR's Tom Davies scored a crucial late try from a bobbled kick by Tyrone May. Mikey Lewis's composed conversion in the 78th minute secured the win for Hull KR, overturning the game in the final moments and avenging their previous final heartbreak. Both teams featured key returning players from injury, and the match was characterized by errors and strategic kicking battles, with Warrington leading for much of the contest before Hull KR's late surge. The victory was celebrated as a historic moment for Hull KR, who have been dominant in the Super League this year but had previously suffered final losses in recent seasons.