User:Hullian111/Around the UK/2023 Challenge Cup Final

English: Hullian111's photographic account of the 2023 Challenge Cup Final, played at Wembley Stadium on 12 August 2023. The final result was Hull Kingston Rovers 16-17 Leigh Leopards, the match being won on 'Golden Point' rules.

Outside Wembley

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  The Wembley Arch from the stadium's east side on the day of the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  Gantry signage for the 2023 Women's Challenge Cup Final at Wembley Stadium.
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  Two vent shafts at Wembley Stadium.
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  Looking down onto the Olympic Way from the Wembley Stadium steps, where a Metropolitan Police carrier van is also seen passing.
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  Looking down onto the Olympic Way from the Wembley Stadium steps.
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  Signage for both the Men's and Women's 2023 Challenge Cup Finals at Wembley Stadium.
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  A wide-angle shot of the Olympic Way from the Wembley Stadium steps.
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  Wembley Stadium on the day of the 2023 Women's Challenge Cup Final, where Leeds Rhinos played against St. Helens.
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  Wembley Stadium showing sponsor hoardings for the betting organisation Betfred.
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  Wembley Stadium on the day of the 2023 Men's Challenge Cup Final, where Hull Kingston Rovers played against Leigh Leopards.
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  The Olympic Way of Wembley Stadium on the day of the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  An accredited RFL camera operator on the day of the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  An accredited RFL sports reporter interviewing a Hull Kingston Rovers supporter on the Olympic Way prior to the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  Wembley Stadium from the Olympic Way on the day of the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  Metropolitan Police officers taking a photograph with a member of the crowd on the Olympic Way on the day of the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  The Olympic Way facing towards Wembley Park tube station on the day of the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  Wembley Stadium from the Olympic Way on the day of the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  Boxpark Wembley on the day of the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  A banner for the 2023 Women's Challenge Cup Final.
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  A banner for the 2023 Men's Challenge Cup Final.
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  Banners for both the Women's and Men's 2023 Challenge Cup Final at Wembley Stadium.
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  The White Horse pub on the day of the 2023 Challenge Cup Final, crowded by Hull Kingston Rovers and Leigh Leopards fans.
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  A staging area for Metropolitan Police vehicles down a resident's access only street on the day of the 2023 Challenge Cup Final at Wembley Stadium.
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  The Olympic Way on the day of the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  Wembley Stadium on the day of the 2023 Women's Challenge Cup Final, where Leeds Rhinos played against St. Helens.
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  Wembley Stadium showing sponsor hoardings for the betting organisation Betfred.
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  Wembley Stadium on the day of the 2023 Men's Challenge Cup Final, where Hull Kingston Rovers played against Leigh Leopards.
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  LED signage for the 2023 Challenge Cup with flags of Hull Kingston Rovers supporters draped over it.
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  The left walkway ramps of Wembley Stadium.
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  The right walkway ramps of Wembley Stadium.

Inside Wembley - Pre-Match

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  The concourses of Wembley Stadium on the day of the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  The empty Wembley VIP seating area ahead of the 2023 Men's Challenge Cup Final.
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  The empty Wembley Royal Balcony ahead of the 2023 Men's Challenge Cup Final.
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  Part of the winning St Helen's Women's RLFC staff following their victory in the Women's Challenge Cup.
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  A pitchside BBC Sport outside broadcast at Wembley Stadium for the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  BBC Sport presenters providing pitchside coverage prior to the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  The roof and the arch of Wembley Stadium prior to the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  The Royal Navy Band playing prior to the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  One of three shot clocks at Wembley Stadium for the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  Commentary booths at Wembley Stadium for the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  One of two video screens at Wembley Stadium for the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  Hull Kingston Rover players emerge out onto the pitch at Wembley Stadium for warm-ups before the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  Hull Kingston Rovers players walking on the pitch for warm-ups for the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  Hull Kingston Rovers players running towards the Rovers end of Wembley Stadium for the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  'All the Fives' on the backs of Hull Kingston Rovers training kits at Wembley Stadium at the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  BBC Sport presenters and Scott Murrell both pitchside for the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  An overview of Wembley Stadium as players warm up for the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  Camera gantries for the 2023 Challenge Cup Final at Wembley Stadium.
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  The lower camera gantry at Wembley Stadium for the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  The upper camera gantry at Wembley Stadium for the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  Possibly the director's section and a shot clock for the 2023 Challenge Cup Final at Wembley Stadium.
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  Both mascots for Hull Kingston Rovers, and just out of shot, the mascot for Leigh Leopards at the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  Hull Kingston Rovers mascot 'Rufus the Robin' at the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  Hull Kingston Rovers players performing warm-ups prior to the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  Hull Kingston Rovers depart the pitch as a red carpet is laid prior to the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  Wembley Stadium before the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  The Rugby League Challenge Cup being marched out in Wembley Stadium prior to the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  The Challenge Cup being displayed at Wembley Stadium in the presence of Commons speaker Sir Linsday Hoyle ahead of the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  'Abide With Me' being performed at the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  The video screen, showing subtitles and a BSL interpreter for 'Abide with Me' at Wembley Stadium at the 2023 Challenge Cup Final
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  The first players emerge from the tunnel at Wembley Stadium for the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  Players and their mascots emerge from the tunnel at Wembley Stadium for the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  Pyrotechnics and fireworks as both teams walk out at Wembley Stadium for the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  Players lined up prior to the singing of 'God Save the King' at the 2023 Challenge Cup Final at Wembley Stadium.
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  An overlook of Wembley Stadium prior to the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  The left side of the Hull Kingston Rovers end of Wembley Stadium ahead of the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  The right side of the Hull Kingston Rovers end of Wembley Stadium ahead of the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  The seconds prior to the start of the 2023 Challenge Cup Final at Wembley Stadium.

Inside Wembley - Match

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  The 2023 Challenge Cup Final between Hull Kingston Rovers and Leigh Leopards underway at Wembley Stadium.
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  An overview of Wembley Stadium during the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  The tail-end of a scuffle between Hull Kingston Rovers and Leigh Leopards players at the 2023 Challenge Cup Final, which results in a penalty kick for Leigh.
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  Ben Reynolds opens the scoring for Leigh Leopards in one of many penalty kicks in the 2023 Challenge Cup Final, bringing the score to 0-2 in Leigh's favour.
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  An overview of Wembley Stadium as Hull Kingston Rovers' Jez Litten scores the first try of the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  One of two video screens at Wembley Stadium during the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  The 'Decision Pending' screen of the 2023 Challenge Cup Final 'Video Referee' setup.
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  A 'No Try' is given at the 2023 Challenge Cup Final at Wembley Stadium.
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  Part of the Leigh end and thinly-used 'safe standing' at Wembley Stadium for the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  The half-time entertainment at the 2023 Challenge Cup Final, in the form of multiple dance troupes performing on the pitch.
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  Shortly after a Leigh Leopards player was tackled into touch by Hull Kingston Rover during the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  Matt Parcell's 79th minute try goes to the Video Referee at the 2023 Challenge Cup Final at Wembley Stadium.
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  Animated and impatient Hull Kingston Rovers fans as Matt Parcell's 79th minute try goes to the Video Referee at the 2023 Challenge Cup Final at Wembley Stadium.
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  After much reviewing, the decision for Matt Parcell's try is awaited by fans looking at Wembley Stadium's video screen at the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  After an agonisingly long wait for Hull KR supporters, the video referee decision is given as a try, putting Hull Kingston Rovers to 14-16.
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  The moment the scoreline of the 2023 Challenge Cup Final went 16-16 courtesy of Brad Schneider - Golden Point awaits.
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  A tense overview of Wembley Stadium as the 2023 Challenge Cup Final goes into 'Golden Point'.
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  Its all over - Leigh Leopards win 16-17 on Golden Point from a drop goal by Lachlan Lam.

Post-Match and Leaving Wembley

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  The celebrations begin for the Leigh Leopards, winners of the 2023 Challenge Cup.
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  Dejected Hull Kingston Rovers players applaud their fans after their Golden Point loss at the 2023 Challenge Cup.
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  Refereeing officials receiving their awards on Wembley's Royal Balcony at the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  Hull Kingston Rovers players Tom Opacic and George King applauding their fans at the end of the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  Refereeing officials receiving their awards on Wembley's Royal Balcony at the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  Commiserations from backroom staff going out to Hull Kingston Rovers players after their loss at the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  Leigh Leopards players and staff applauding their fans after their win at the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  Hull Kingston Rovers team and staff make their way off the pitch to go and collect their runners-up medals.
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  Hull Kingston Rovers players and staff start the long walk up to Wembley's Royal Balcony to collect their runner-up awards.
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  Hull Kingston Rovers players are applauded as they make the long walk to collect their runners-up awards from the Royal Balcony.
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  Hull Kingston Rovers players begin to collect their runners-up awards, the Challenge Cup in their sights, on the Royal Balcony at the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  Hull Kingston Rovers players collecting their runners-up awards on the Royal Balcony at the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  Hull Kingston Rovers players and staff climb back down from the Royal Balcony after receiving their runners-up awards at the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  Match winner Lachlan Lam collecting a trophy on Wembley's Royal Balcony at the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  Leigh Leopards players making their way across Wembley's Royal Balcony to collect their 2023 Challenge Cup winners awards.
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  Leigh Leopards players making their way across Wembley's Royal Balcony to collect their 2023 Challenge Cup winners awards.
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  Leigh Leopards players gathered on Wembley's Royal Balcony while John Asiata is handed the Challenge Cup.
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  Leigh Leopards lifting the Challenge Cup at Wembley Stadium for the first time in over 50 years.
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  Leigh Leopards players lifting the Challenge Cup on Wembley's Royal Balcony.
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  Hull Kingston Rovers players watching from the sidelines as Leigh Leopards lift the 2023 Challenge Cup.
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  An overview of Wembley Stadium after the conclusion of the 2023 Men's Challenge Cup Final.
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  Hull Kingston Rovers' commiserations in stark contrast to Leigh Leopards' celebrations at the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  Pyrotechnics light up the sky as Leigh Leopards lift the Challenge Cup on the pitch of Wembley Stadium.
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  Leigh Leopards lift the Challenge Cup on the pitch of Wembley Stadium.
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  A final view of the Leigh Leopards trophy lift via a Wembley Stadium video screen.
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  Fans departing Wembley Stadium following the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  A camera drone likely operated by the BBC in the sky above Wembley Stadium as fans leave the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  Fans departing Wembley Stadium following the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  'Congratulations Leigh' signage behind the statue of Bobby Moore at Wembley Stadium following the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  Fans departing Wembley Stadium following the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.
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  Fans departing Wembley Stadium towards the Pink coach park following the 2023 Challenge Cup Final.