Lindsey's Rugby League Showdown

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0:00:06 > 0:00:09This is Blue Peter - but mini.

0:00:09 > 0:00:14Expect epic adventures, mates, bakes, badges, pets,

0:00:14 > 0:00:15presenters and your post.

0:00:15 > 0:00:19We've only got five minutes, so get ready for your Blue Peter adventure.

0:00:21 > 0:00:25Rugby. You might know it for tough tackling, lightning-fast running,

0:00:25 > 0:00:27and incredible passing skills.

0:00:27 > 0:00:31But there are actually two different versions - rugby union

0:00:31 > 0:00:33and then this, rugby league.

0:00:33 > 0:00:35To give me a taste of the sport,

0:00:35 > 0:00:39I'm taking on a special Blue Peter challenge during half-time

0:00:39 > 0:00:41at the biggest and most historic

0:00:41 > 0:00:45match in the rugby league calendar - the Challenge Cup Final.

0:00:45 > 0:00:48- COMMENTATOR: - And over it goes... Great try.

0:00:48 > 0:00:51Under the guidance of my coaches, Kevin Sinfield and Paul Sculthorpe,

0:00:51 > 0:00:54I've learnt three of the skills I will need to use on the day.

0:00:56 > 0:00:57Nice soft hands.

0:00:57 > 0:00:58Passing...

0:01:00 > 0:01:02- ..tackling...- Perfect.

0:01:03 > 0:01:05..and kicking.

0:01:05 > 0:01:07THEY CHEER

0:01:07 > 0:01:10But am I ready to face a packed crowd at Wembley Stadium?

0:01:10 > 0:01:12It's time to find out.

0:01:14 > 0:01:15So, here we are.

0:01:15 > 0:01:17The big day has finally arrived, and as you can see,

0:01:17 > 0:01:19it's hard to miss - we're at Wembley Stadium

0:01:19 > 0:01:22for the Challenge Cup Final between Wigan and Hull.

0:01:24 > 0:01:27The Challenge Cup is legendary.

0:01:27 > 0:01:31For more than 120 years, it's been rugby league's biggest prize,

0:01:31 > 0:01:35and has produced some unforgettable moments.

0:01:35 > 0:01:38Now, can I create another one?

0:01:38 > 0:01:39Probably not.

0:01:41 > 0:01:44I am so nervous, because in just a few hours' time, I'm going

0:01:44 > 0:01:50to be inside there, on the pitch, at half-time in front of 65,000 people.

0:01:50 > 0:01:53Uh-oh! The only problem is, at this point, I've got no opponent.

0:01:53 > 0:01:56Step forward Faye Gaskin.

0:01:56 > 0:01:58She's an England international

0:01:58 > 0:02:01and will be my opponent for a half-time showdown.

0:02:01 > 0:02:03Faye, the big day has arrived.

0:02:03 > 0:02:04How are you feeling now that we're here

0:02:04 > 0:02:06standing on the edge of Wembley?

0:02:06 > 0:02:08I'm really nervous now we're here.

0:02:08 > 0:02:11Wembley's massive, especially for anyone who plays rugby league.

0:02:11 > 0:02:13That doesn't make me feel good, that you're nervous!

0:02:13 > 0:02:14How do you think I feel?

0:02:20 > 0:02:21Do you know what?

0:02:21 > 0:02:24One of the coolest things about Blue Peter is the access we get.

0:02:24 > 0:02:26I am currently on the pitch,

0:02:26 > 0:02:31and we've been told that we are allowed to touch this.

0:02:31 > 0:02:33Here we go.

0:02:33 > 0:02:36This is the Challenge Cup trophy, and today,

0:02:36 > 0:02:38this is what it's all about.

0:02:38 > 0:02:41But that's not the only trophy up for grabs today.

0:02:41 > 0:02:44Before the big match, the final of the national boys' year seven

0:02:44 > 0:02:47tournament takes place on the Wembley pitch.

0:02:47 > 0:02:50Maybe the captain of Castleford's winning team, Noah,

0:02:50 > 0:02:52can settle my nerves.

0:02:52 > 0:02:56- Noah, buddy, high five!- Yes!- You are the winners. How you feeling?

0:02:56 > 0:02:59I'm absolutely speechless, but it's an amazing feeling to win.

0:02:59 > 0:03:02Right, I'm going to get serious, cos I'm going out at half-time,

0:03:02 > 0:03:04and I've got to kick a ball over the post.

0:03:04 > 0:03:05Do you think I can do it?

0:03:05 > 0:03:08- Yes, if you believe in yourself that you can do it.- I like that!

0:03:08 > 0:03:10That's a very Blue Peter attitude.

0:03:10 > 0:03:11Have you got any top tips for me?

0:03:11 > 0:03:14Er, make sure you aim it and put a lot of power in.

0:03:14 > 0:03:16- Aim, power...- Aim, power... - Attitude.- Yes.

0:03:17 > 0:03:20Those, my friends, are terrific top tips.

0:03:20 > 0:03:24Sadly, the time for advice is over.

0:03:24 > 0:03:25WHISTLE BLOWS

0:03:26 > 0:03:30Kick off means we've got just 40 minutes until our challenge.

0:03:30 > 0:03:33Faye and I will be head-to-head in a race to complete three

0:03:33 > 0:03:35training drills.

0:03:35 > 0:03:38First, we have to throw six passes,

0:03:38 > 0:03:41after which, we'll have to tackle our coaches, Kevin and Paul,

0:03:41 > 0:03:42six times.

0:03:44 > 0:03:47Finally, the first to kick over the posts...wins.

0:03:49 > 0:03:51So, Faye, this is the actual tunnel,

0:03:51 > 0:03:53and we are about to walk onto the pitch.

0:03:53 > 0:03:56There's a lot of people out there. I'm excited, but I feel sick!

0:03:57 > 0:03:59WHISTLE BLOWS

0:03:59 > 0:04:03Nearly 70,000 people have just witnessed an action-packed

0:04:03 > 0:04:07first half, but the real show begins now.

0:04:13 > 0:04:15WHISTLE BLOWS

0:04:15 > 0:04:20We're off, and Kevin's passing training is working.

0:04:20 > 0:04:23By the time I've finished, Faye and I are neck and neck.

0:04:26 > 0:04:28Now onto the tackles.

0:04:32 > 0:04:34This is exhausting.

0:04:35 > 0:04:38Kevin and Paul are cheering us on every step of the way.

0:04:38 > 0:04:40Well done, well done, well done!

0:04:40 > 0:04:42I've managed to keep up with Faye, though.

0:04:42 > 0:04:43But hang on!

0:04:43 > 0:04:47In the confusion, I thought I'd finished tackles - I'm one short!

0:04:49 > 0:04:51My mistake means Faye has finished ahead of me.

0:04:51 > 0:04:53She just needs this kick to win.

0:04:57 > 0:05:01What?! She's hit the bar. Kick this, and I win.

0:05:01 > 0:05:04I can't...

0:05:04 > 0:05:05Can I?

0:05:10 > 0:05:11CHEERING

0:05:11 > 0:05:14I can! How has this happened?!

0:05:17 > 0:05:19That was one of the most nerve-racking

0:05:19 > 0:05:21experiences of my whole life.

0:05:21 > 0:05:23Faye missed it at the last second.

0:05:24 > 0:05:26But I managed to do it.

0:05:26 > 0:05:29I'm so out of breath, but all for the Blue Peter badge.

0:05:29 > 0:05:30Incredible.

0:05:32 > 0:05:34A massive thank you to our coaches, Kevin and Paul,

0:05:34 > 0:05:36and of course to Faye.

0:05:36 > 0:05:40With their help, I actually scored the winning kick at Wembley Stadium.

0:05:40 > 0:05:42Who else can say that?

0:05:43 > 0:05:45Join in every Thursday on CBBC.