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Rugby League's Legendary Watersplash Final

Dave Woods presents a look back at the 1968 Rugby League Challenge Cup final between Leeds and Wakefield Trinity, which witnessed one of the most dramatic moments ever seen at a major sporting event.

The Rugby League Challenge Cup final in 1968 between Leeds and Wakefield Trinity produced one of the most dramatic moments ever seen at a major sporting event. With what looked like the easiest of kicks to win the Wembley showpiece, Don Fox of Wakefield somehow missed it.

Leeds won 11-10 - and so began one of the most talked-about and replayed scenes of all time in British sport. This documentary, as told by Dave Woods, looks back at that amazing match as he speaks to members of both teams, including Don’s legendary brother Neil – who talks about the impact that fateful miss had on Don’s life and career.

44 minutes

Last on

Tue 7 Apr 2020 23:58

Music Played

  • Small Faces

    Tin Soldier

  • Small Faces

    Tin Soldier

  • Manfred Mann

    The Mighty Quinn

  • Booker T. & The M.G.'s

    Green Onions

  • Booker T. & The M.G.'s

    Green Onions

  • The Animals

    Boom Boom

  • Derek and the Dominos

    Layla

  • The Kingsmen

    Louie Louie

  • Fleetwood Mac

    Shake Your Moneymaker (Album Version)

  • The Chips

    Rubber Biscuit

  • Bacharach

    Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head

    Performer: Burt Bacharach.
  • Queen’s Hall Light Orchestra

    Drum Majorette

  • Barbra Streisand

    Don't Rain On My Parade

  • Sleeping at Last

    Hearing

  • Young–Holt Unlimited

    Soulful Strut

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Dave Woods
Producer Michael Burke
Director Michael Burke

Broadcasts

  • Sat 12 May 2018 13:15
  • Sat 25 Aug 2018 11:15
  • Sun 5 Apr 2020 13:15
  • Sun 5 Apr 2020 18:55
  • Sun 5 Apr 2020 19:42
  • Sun 5 Apr 2020 20:26
  • Sun 5 Apr 2020 21:10
  • Sun 5 Apr 2020 21:54
  • Sun 5 Apr 2020 22:38
  • Sun 5 Apr 2020 23:22
  • Mon 6 Apr 2020 00:06
  • Mon 6 Apr 2020 00:50
  • Mon 6 Apr 2020 01:34
  • Mon 6 Apr 2020 02:18
  • Mon 6 Apr 2020 03:02
  • Mon 6 Apr 2020 03:46
  • Tue 7 Apr 2020 21:00
  • Tue 7 Apr 2020 21:46
  • Tue 7 Apr 2020 22:30
  • Tue 7 Apr 2020 23:14
  • Tue 7 Apr 2020 23:58