A barren decade in the cup competition for us but still we’ve had some fantastic times because its not just about winning the final - its about taking part in the competition.

The 2005 challenge cup semi’s was memorable seeing that French guy who played so heroically against us that day resulting in a man of the match award. Who was that anyone?

2005 was also tragic for that final lost to Hull FC.

However I’m sure the game many agree with me on here was the best challenge cup game was the 2003 semi v St Helens. The whole occasion for me was splendid and probably started the love affair of me anticipating matches between us and them for life.

What are your Rhinos challenge cup memories for this decade?

Sebastien raguin he was a traffic warden but then went on to be full time with the catalan dragons and went from back-row to centre.

It was Sebastian Raguin I think.

I always remember playing Workington Away on a bloody freezing Sunday afternoon, top day that was.

That’s the one cheers - gone on well at Catalan hasn’t he?


This is what the cup is about! I’m hoping we draw Featherstone competively next season. Hopefully in the cup probably not in the league

Why so you can afford to get there

I only took the free challenge cup game on offer this time round!

The 2003 semi-final was one of the best games of the decade

Me too but then again........



Unfortunately the game I remember the most is the lost cup final against Hull Fc not just for the game and heartbreak of losing but the journey to and from was a bit of a pain too!!

It was probably the best game that I have ever seen for the range of emotions I went through!

not for a saints fan

Unlike some others on here I want to see Leeds win the CC again just as much as the SL, It is dissapointing not to have done it for so long but there is always next year.

Don't get me wrong mate i'd love to win the CC again especially this year as it was the anniversary etc but given a straight choice i'd pick the SL title everytime.

Getting Screwed by Russel Smith is my stand out memory.

Playing Keith Senior in 2005 is the other!

Yorkshire Pride in Benidorm 2003 for Semi vs Saints brings back memories too!

3 finals reached, 3 losses.

The 2003 semi wins in any memory competition.

Andy Hay not taking a perfect ball from Harris for a certain score and win at Murrayfield.

Can't remember that. Never watched back any of the CC finals from the noughties.

2000 - not a fun day. Sat with the Bulls fans thanks to the RFL's screw up. Lost but expected to.

2003 - defeat but was a great game. Enjoyed the day.

2005 - Not so grand. Whereas in 2000 I never expected to get close in 2005 I had no doubts the cup would be won.

It may just be in my head thats why, Late in the second half about 20m out Harris put Hay through a big gap down the Bradford Right hand side but Hay couldnt take the ball, it was right in line with us and thats how I like to remember it anyway.

But seeing as the score was 24 -18 it would have only been a draw if converted anyway.

Something happening in the dying minutes that could have led to a draw rings a bell with me but I couldn't tell you who/what it was.

Re: the 2000 final I expected a hammering but I recall leaving the stadium feeling that with an extra 5 mins we'd have had 'em.

Wasn't it Junior who went near to scoring????

I think he also had already scored earlier in the game.

Or i may be barking up the wrong tree.

Yeah, I got mugged that day.

Wonder if Batley Rhino's Chinos remembers that day

It was for me actually.

Edged out by the 2006 Rovers v Wire classic IMO.