The 2001 Challenge Cup (officially known as the 2001

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football tournament which began its preliminary stages in December 2000 and ended with the final on 28 April 2001.

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were the reigning champions, following their 24–18 victory over

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in the

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Round 1

Ties were scheduled to be played over the weekend of 2–3 December 2000, although two matches did not take place until 9 and 16 December.

Round 2

Ties were due to be played over the weekend of 16–17 December 2000 but the round was not completed until 13 January 2001. ;Notes A. After extra time

Round 3

Ties were played over the weekend of 26–28 January 2001.

Round 4

Ties were played between 10–14 February 2001

Round 5

The fifth round fixtures were played over the weekend of 24–25 February 2001.

Quarter-finals

The quarter finals was played over the weekend of 9–11 March 2001

Semi-finals

The ties were played on 31 March and 1 April 2001. ----

Final

The 100th Challenge Cup final was played on 28 April 2001 and was the first to be played at

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performed before the match. St Helen's

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Sean Long was the winner of the

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Teams

St Helens:

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, Anthony Sullivan;

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, Sean Long,

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, Peter Shiels,

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Subs: Steve Hall, Anthony Stewart,

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Coach:

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Bradford:

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, Shane Rigon,

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, Brian McDermott,

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Subs:

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, Paul Anderson,

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Coach: Brian Noble

UK Broadcasting rights

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References

External links

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