50 years ago on Saturday 7th February, 1970, Castleford RLFC the cup holders started a Challenge Cup run that would lead to glory.

Cas beat Hull FC 15-0 in Challenge Cup Round 1

The Teams,

Castleford, Edwards, Briggs, Hargrave, Thomas, Lowndes, Hardisty, Hepworth, Hartley, Dickinson, Redfearn, Kirkbride, Lockwood, Reilly.

Tries - Briggs 2, Hargrave. Goals Redfearn 3.

Hull FC, Keegan, Sullivan, Gemmell, Maloney, Firth, Davidson, Foulkes, Harrison, McGlone (Foster) J. Macklin, Kirchin, Trotter, Ibbetson.   

Referee D.S Brown, Att - 9274, HT 10-0.