2004 World Club Challenge

The 2004 World Club Challenge was held on Friday, 13 February 2004, at the Alfred McAlpine Stadium, Huddersfield, England. The game was contested by Bradford Bulls and the Penrith Panthers.

2004 (2004) World Club Challenge
The Kirklees Stadium hosted the match
Bradford Bulls Penrith Panthers (Super League) (National Rugby League) 22 4
1 2 Total BRA 16 6 22 PEN 0 4 4
Date	13 February 2004
Stadium	Kirklees Stadium
Location	Huddersfield, England
Man of the Match	Leon Pryce
Referee	Steve Ganson
Attendance	18,962
Broadcast partners
Broadcasters	Sky Sports
Commentators	Eddie Hemmings Mike Stephenson
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Background

Bradford Bulls

Main article: 2003 Super League Grand Final

Penrith Panthers

Main article: 2003 NRL Grand Final

Match Summary

Bradford Bulls	22 – 4	Penrith Panthers
Tries: Lesley Vainikolo Leon Pryce Robert Parker Logan Swann Goals: Michael Withers (3/5) Lee Radford (0/1)	(Report)	Tries: Luke Priddis Goals: Preston Campbell (0/1)

13 February 2004

Alfred McAlpine Stadium, Huddersfield Attendance: 18,962 Referee: Steve Ganson Player of the Match: Leon Pryce

Teams

2004 World Club Challenge Teams

Bradford Bulls	Position	Penrith Panthers
6. Michael Withers	Fullback	Rhys Wesser
2. Tevita Vaikona	Winger	2. Brett Howland
16. Paul Johnson	Centre	3. Luke Lewis
4. Shontayne Hape	Centre	4. Paul Whatuira
5. Lesley Vainikolo	Winger	5. Luke Rooney
3. Leon Pryce	Stand Off / five-eighth	6. Preston Campbell
15. Karl Pratt	Scrum half / halfback	7. Craig Gower (c)
10. Paul Anderson	Prop	8. Joel Clinton
24. Aaron Smith	Hooker	9. Luke Priddis
29. Stuart Fielden	Prop	10. Martin Lang
11. Lee Radford	2nd Row	11. Joe Galuvao
12. Jamie Peacock (c)	2nd Row	12. Tony Puletua
13. Logan Swann	Loose forward / Lock	13. Trent Waterhouse
17. Stuart Reardon	Interchange	14. Ben Ross
8. Joe Vagana	Interchange	16. Colin Ward
27. Robert Parker	Interchange	15. Shane Rodney
18. Jamie Langley	Interchange	17. Luke Swain
Brian Noble	Coach	John Lang

External links

• 2004 World Club Challenge at superleague.co.uk
• 2004 World Club Challenge at rugbyleagueproject.com
• BBC Report