1898–99 Challenge Cup

The 1899 Challenge Cup was the 3rd staging of rugby league's oldest knockout competition, the Challenge Cup.[1] The final was contested by Oldham and Hunslet at Fallowfield Stadium in Manchester.[2] The final was played on Saturday 29 April 1899, where Oldham beat Hunslet 19-9 at Fallowfield Stadium in front of a crowd of 15,763.[3] The cup was presented by Mrs Burnley, wife of the President of the Northern Union.[4]

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