1958–59 Challenge Cup

The 1958–59 Challenge Cup was the 58th staging of rugby league's oldest knockout competition, the Challenge Cup.

1958–59 Challenge Cup
Duration5 rounds
Number of teams32
Highest attendance79,811
Broadcast partnersBBC TV
Winners Wigan
Runners-up Hull
Lance Todd Trophy Brian McTigue

The final was contested by Wigan and Hull F.C. at Wembley Stadium in London.

The final was played on Saturday 9 May 1959, where Wigan beat Hull 30–13 in front of a crowd of 79,811.

The Lance Todd Trophy was awarded to Wigan second-row Brian McTigue.

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