The 2003 Challenge Cup was sponsored by Powergen and was held during the 2002–03 season. The final was held on Saturday 26 April 2003, at Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, UK. The game was won by Bradford Bulls who defeated Leeds Rhinos.

First round

Second round

Third round

Fourth round

Fifth round

Quarter-finals

Semi-finals

Final

Final Score: Bradford Bulls 22 - 20 Leeds Rhinos Referee: Russell Smith (Castleford) Attendance: 71,212

Bradford Bulls team

Robbie Paul, Tevita Vaikona, Scott Naylor, Shontayne Hape, Lesley Vainikolo, Leon Pryce, Paul Deacon, Joe Vagana, James Lowes, Daniel Gartner, Lee Radford, Jamie Peacock, Mike Forshaw Subs: Karl Pratt, Lee Gilmour, Rob Parker, Paul Anderson Coach: Brian Noble

Scorers

Tries: Robbie Paul, Tevita Vaikona, Jamie Peacock Goals: Paul Deacon (5)

Leeds Rhinos team

Gary Connolly, Mark Calderwood, Chris McKenna, Keith Senior, Francis Cummins, Kevin Sinfield, Andrew Dunemann, Ryan Bailey, Matt Diskin, Barrie McDermott, Chev Walker, Matt Adamson, David Furner Subs: Rob Burrow, Willie Poching, Danny Ward, Wayne McDonald Coach: Daryl Powell

Scorers

Tries: Gary Connolly, Chris McKenna, David Furner Goals: Kevin Sinfield (4)

Man of the Match

The Lance Todd Trophy was awarded to Gary Connolly (Leeds).

Half time entertainment

Mis-Teeq performed at half time.

Television coverage

BBC Sport had live rights to the tournament in the United Kingdom from the fourth round onwards. The matches shown live on the BBC were: Wakefield Trinity Wildcats 20–18 Castleford Tigers and Warrington Wolves 12-38 Bradford Bulls (R4); Leeds Rhinos 21–12 London Broncos and Wakefield Trinity Wildcats 12–22 Widnes Vikings (R5); Widnes Vikings 28–38 Bradford Bulls and Leeds Rhinos 41–18 Hull (QF); Leeds Rhinos 33–26 St Helens and Wigan Warriors 22–36 Bradford Bulls (SF); and Bradford Bulls 22–20 Leeds Rhinos (Final).