1990 Channel 10 Challenge Cup
The 1990 Channel 10 Challenge Cup was the name of the annual pre-season knockout rugby league competition run by the New South Wales Rugby League and was the lead-in to the 1990 NSWRL season. The naming rights sponsor was Channel 10 who broadcast the competition. The tournament was played from February to March 1989, culminating in the final between Canberra and Penrith.Format
The first pre-season competition since the 1981 Craven Mild Cup operated on a straight knock-out format.
The competing teams were the 16 New South Wales Rugby League teams.Round 1
Semi Finals
Final
Teams
Canberra :
1. Gary Belcher, 2. Paul Martin, 3. Mal Meninga, 4. Laurie Daley, 5. John Ferguson, 6. Ricky Stuart, 7. Chris O'Sullivan, 13. Bradley Clyde, 12. Dean Lance, 11. David Barnhill, 10. Glenn Lazarus, 9. Wayne Collins, 8. Brent Todd. Reserves 14. Phil Carey, 15. Mark Bell, 16. Mark Lowry, 17. David Woods. Coach: Tim Sheens.
Penrith :
1. Greg Barwick, 2. Alan McIndoe, 3. Col Bentley, 4. Graeme Bradley, 5. Paul Smith, 6. Brad Izzard, 7. Greg Alexander, 13. Chris Mortimer, 12. Mark Geyer, 11. John Cartwright, 10. Peter Kelly, 9. Royce Simmons, 8. Peter Tunks. Reserves 14. Steve Carter, 15. Brad Fittler, 16. Craig Connor, 17. Steve Waddell. Coach: Phil Gould.
Referee: Bill Harrigan.
| Date | Winner | Score | Loser | Score | Venue | Man of the Match |
| 07/03/90 | Canberra | 12 | Penrith | 2 | Parramatta Stadium | Wayne Collins - Canberra |
