The 2nd May 1998 was a historic day for the Sheffield Eagles. After the win at Wembley, the players returned to Sheffield for an open top bus tour of the city and a civic reception at the Town Hall. Our Retro gallery takes a look back at the day and how the win was celebrated by the fans
1. Skipper
Eagles skipper Paul Broadbent back in Sheffield with the Challenge Cup at the Players Bar after the Eagles v Wigan Challenge Cup final, on May 3, 1998 Photo: Steve Ellis
2. Flying the flag
Eagles fans Paul Batty, Caroline Key, Trevor Ruffley and Steve Ball, at the Eagles v Wigan Challenge Cup final, on May 2, 1998 Photo: Steve Parkin
3. Fans
Eagles fans Richard Goddard, Kevin Key, John Hinchliffe, Chris Fowler, Angela Fowler, Tony Hartley and Bob Ross, at the Eagles v Wigan Challenge Cup final on May 2, 1998 Photo: Steve Parkin
4. Final whistle
Fans go wild after the final whistle at the Eagles v Wigan Challenge Cup on May 2, 1998 Photo: Paul Chappells