2011 Challenge Cup Final Live on the BBC
August 23, 2011 · 0 Comments
The BBC will broadcast live coverage of the 2011 Challenge Cup Final on TV, HD, radio, online and red button, as Leeds Rhinos take on Wigan Warriors at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 27 August.
Wigan’s 30-10 victory over their old adversaries at Wembley in 1995 was the last of their record eight straight titles in the competition. This will be their first trip to the national stadium since it was redeveloped. Leeds are back at Wembley just 12 months after they were beaten 30-6 by Warrington in the 2010 final. The Rhinos last lifted the trophy at the old Wembley in 1999, and are looking to end a run that has seen them end up as losing finalists in four of the last 11 years.
Clare Balding presents the live TV coverage with Jonathan Davies, Brian Noble and Justin Morgan, with match commentary from Dave Woods and John Kear. The pitch-side reporting team are Tanya Arnold and Damien Johnson, with Robbie Hunter-Paul.
Coverage is live on BBC One and BBC One HD, 2.15-5.05pm, and the match will also be live streamed on BBC Sport online. In addition, the TV team bring red button viewers a pre-match warm up programme from 1.30-2.15pm. This 45-minute preview will feature predictions, the latest news and features with both Wigan and Leeds.
As well as streaming the Challenge Cup Final live, BBC Sport online will offer live text commentary, reports, reaction and a blog. There will be also be highlights available 24 hours after final whistle.
Tags: Carnegie Challenge Cup, Challenge Cup, Leeds Rhinos, Wembley Stadium, Wigan Warriors
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