1997 Rugby League Premiership

The 1997 Rugby League Premiership Trophy was the 23rd and final end of season Rugby League Premiership competition and the second in the Super League era.[1] Following this season it was merged into the Super League Championship so one true national champion could be determined.

1997 Premiership Trophy
StructureNational knockout championship
WinnersWigan Warriors
Runners-upSt Helens

The winners were Wigan Warriors.[2]

Preliminary round

Date Team one Team two Score
05 SepSheffield EaglesWarrington Wolves26-16
07 SepHalifax Blue SoxCastleford Tigers18-23
07 SepSalford RedsParis St Germain48-6
08 SepLeeds RhinosOldham Bears42-16

Qualifying Finals

Date Team one Team two Score
12 SepSt HelensSalford Reds26-12
14 SepBradford BullsCastleford Tigers12-25
14 SepLondon BroncosSheffield Eagles16-58
15 SepWigan WarriorsLeeds Rhinos38-22

Semi-finals

Date Team one Team two Score
19 SepSt HelensCastleford Tigers32-18
21 SepWigan WarriorsSheffield Eagles22-10

Final

28 September 1997
Wigan Warriors 33 – 20 St Helens
Tries: Robinson, Radlinski, Farrell, Haughton, Johnson
Goals: Farrell (6)
Drop goals: Wright
[3]
Tries: Anderson, Hammond, McVey, Newlove
Goals: Long (2)
Old Trafford
Attendance: 33,389
Referee: Stuart Cummings (Widnes)
1Jason Robinson
2Danny Ellison
3Gary Connolly
4Kris Radlinski
5Henry Paul
6Tony Smith
7Neil Cowie
8Jon Clarke
9Lee Hansen
10Simon Haughton
11Mick Cassidy
12Andy Farrell
13Andy Johnson
Substitutions:
14Nigel Wright
15Stephen Holgate
16Terry O'Connor
17Gaël Tallec
Coach:
Eric Hughes
1Tony Stewart
2Danny Arnold
3Alan Hunte
4Paul Newlove
5Sean Long
6Anthony Sullivan
7Karle Hammond
8Andrew Leathem
9Keiron Cunningham
10Julian O'Neill
11Derek McVey
12Apollo Perelini
13Chris Joynt
Substitutions:
14Simon Booth
15Chris Morley
16Ian Pickavance
17Paul Anderson
Coach:
Shaun McRae

See also

References

  1. "Premiership title". Rugby League Project.
  2. "Premiership title 1997". Rugby League Project.
  3. "Rugby League: Farrell keeps Wigan's trophy cabinet stocked". The Independent. 28 September 1997. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
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