They have just three Challenge Cup triumphs between them and neither has lifted rugby league’s most famous trophy for more than 40 years, but one of Leigh or Hull Kingston Rovers will end that wait next month after Rovers edged out holders Wigan to book their place alongside the Leopards at Wembley on 12 August.
Brad Schneider’s drop goal in golden point extra-time was enough to edge a thrilling semi-final played in dreadful conditions at Headingley, and etch the half-back’s name into Hull KR folklore. Schneider has only been in the country for a fortnight since joining from Canberra, but in that time has kicked the winning drop goal in their Super League victory against Leeds and now this semi-final, which takes Rovers back to Wembley for the first time since 2015.
