Rugby League Final (1959)

Titles read: "WEMBLEY - RUGBY LEAGUE FINAL".



London.



Various shots of Rugby League Final match between Wigan and Hull at Wembley Stadium.



Final score is Wigan 30 Hull 13.



Wigan captain is presented with the cup by the Princess Royal (Princess Mary). They shake hands and the captain holds the trophy aloft.



Among players seen here are David Bolton, Billy Boston, Keith Holden, Brian McTigue (Wigan) and Tom Finn, Arthur Keegan (Hull).



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