2007 Challenge Cup
The 2007 Carnegie Challenge Cup began in February 2007. The Challenge Cup is the most prestigious knock-out competition in the world of rugby league, featuring teams from across Europe including England, Scotland, Wales, France and Russia.
| Duration | 9 Rounds |
|---|---|
| Highest attendance | 84,241 |
| Broadcast partners | BBC Sport |
| Winners | St. Helens |
| Runners-up | Catalans Dragons |
| Biggest home win | Castleford Tigers 88–10 Castleford Lock Lane |
| Biggest away win | Normanton Knights 10–78 Widnes Vikings |
| Lance Todd Trophy | Paul Wellens Leon Pryce |
In 2007 the preliminary round was dropped, reducing the number of amateur clubs involved. Teams from the National League were given byes to round three, and teams from the Super League entered in round four. Teams from outside the UK were introduced at various stages.
St. Helens successfully defended their title after beating Catalans Dragons (who were the first French club ever to take part in the competition's final) 30 – 8 in the final at the new Wembley Stadium on 26 August.
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