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Challenge Cup final: Sky Sports classics looks at finals gone by

Kevin Sinfield of Leeds takes on Paul Cooke (L) and Chris Chester of Hull during the Powergen Challenge Cup Final between Hull F.C. and Leeds Rhinos at the Millennium Stadium on August 27, 2005 in Cardiff, Wales.
Image: Kevin Sinfield is unable to get through a a determined Hull FC defence during the 2005 final, the last time Hull won the trophy

The Challenge Cup began in 1896 and is one of Britain's most historic sporting events. We look at some of the classic matches from the competitions show-piece event.

2005: Hull FC 25 Leeds 24 The Millennium Stadium was the venue for Hull's last Cup final success, which was another against-the-odds triumph for John Kear. Although Hull had beaten reigning champions Bradford and cup holders St Helens en route to Cardiff, Leeds were clear favourites and they looked to have secured victory thanks to a late Marcus Bai try and Kevin Sinfield conversion which put them 24-19 up. However, in a breathtaking finish, Hull-born Paul Cooke went over just before the end for Hull's fourth try and Danny Brough kicked his fourth goal, to add to his earlier drop goal, to snatch it. Richard Whiting, Kirk Yeaman and Richard Horne are Hull's survivors from that day.

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